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Chicago area: Operated by the Glenview Park District, 123 acres, natural and cultural history displays, 1856 period house, log cabin, Native American longhouse, replica one-room schoolhouse, wetland greenhouse Hawthorne Hill Nature Center: Elgin: Kane: Chicago area: website, 67 acres, operated by the City Heller Nature Center: Highland Park ...
The Wildlife WayStation was a 160-acre animal sanctuary (65 ha) in Sylmar, California in northern Los Angeles County dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating wild and exotic animals. A charitable corporation located within the boundaries of Angeles National Forest , the facility was founded in 1976 by animal activist Martine Colette, who ...
Pages in category "Wildlife rehabilitation and conservation centers" The following 84 pages are in this category, out of 84 total. ... Monterey County, California;
It was founded in 1974 as the first urban National Wildlife Refuge established in the United States, and it is dedicated to preserving and enhancing wildlife habitat, protecting migratory birds, protecting threatened and endangered species, and providing opportunities for wildlife-oriented recreation and nature study for the surrounding communities.
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The Rise of Wildlife Conservation (Mid-20th Century) Wildlife rehabilitation became more organized during the mid-20th century, coinciding with growing global awareness of environmental issues and the need to protect biodiversity. After World War II, wildlife conservation became a major concern in the United States and other parts of the world ...
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Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge of the United States in northeastern California.It includes about 20,000 acres (81 km 2) of open water surrounded by over 26,000 acres (110 km 2) of upland bunchgrass, low sagebrush, and juniper habitat. small, rocky islands in the wetlands provide breeding sites for American white pelicans, double-crested cormorants, and other ...