Dutch Thunder Wildlife Shelter is offering free community sessions to teach locals how to safely help injured animals.
The session, generously funded by The Strawberry Fields Festival community grants program, has been a long-standing goal of the shelter, that's team of volunteers work tirelessly around the clock to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife in and around the Koonoomoo area.
The programs have been designed to be engaging, and teach residents how to safely and effectively assist with wildlife rescue if they come across an injured animal.
From learning how to pinpoint and share your location to assessing if an animal needs rescuing, all questions will be answered.
Attendees will learn how to identify common native Australian species, recognise when they need assistance, and what to do to give them the best chance of recovery.
At the end of the day, wildlife is wild, and rescue can come with risks.
These sessions will focus on safely rescuing and transporting injured wildlife, with tips on minimising stress and trauma to both the animal and yourself.
Due to potentially distressing content and discussions, all attendees must be over 16 years old.
The program doubles as a free information service and a chance for those with a passion to become a wildlife rescue volunteer to learn about the role from experienced volunteers.
The shelter is asking for a $10 booking fee, to go toward catering and printing.
The $10 will be returned to attendees on the day.
If this session is successful, the shelter hopes to host many more sessions in surrounding areas.
For more information, and to book a spot, call 0417 560 910 or reach out to Kylee at dutchthunderwildlife@gmail.com.
Event details:
Date: Saturday, August 17.
Time: 11am to 3pm.
Location: Tocumwal Library meeting room, located at 57 Deniliquin St, Tocumwal.
Cost: $10 to book, refunded on the day.