Nature lovers of all ages are invited to Pasadena Humane on Saturday, October 17, for their fourth annual Wildlife Day, a free, family-friendly event celebrating wildlife and the natural world around us. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can enjoy engaging presentations from local wildlife experts, hands-on activities for children, ambassador animals, opportunities to connect with conservation organizations, a marketplace featuring nature-inspired art, native plants, handmade gifts, and more.

Wildlife Day brings together community members, conservation organizations, and wildlife experts to explore the animals that share our neighborhoods and the many ways we can protect and coexist with them.

Throughout the day, wildlife experts will lead presentations on numerous engaging topics. The presentation schedule includes:

11:15 a.m.: Wildlife Rehabilitation at Pasadena Humane with Lauren Hamlett (Pasadena Humane)
11:40 a.m.: Keeping Pets and Wildlife Safe on Hiking Trails & Neighborhood Walks with Armando Garduno and Judy Chuang (Pasadena Humane)
12:15 p.m.: Living with Bears with Kevin Howells (California Department of Fish and Wildlife)
1:15 p.m.: Night Night, Amazons: A Look at Amazon Parrot Roosts with Dr. Janel Ortiz (Ortiz Lab, Cal Poly Pomona)
2:15 p.m.: Centering Environmental Justice in Community Science and Conservation with Dr. Christine Wilkenson (Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County)

In addition to the presentations, young animal lovers can enjoy a variety of hands-on activities, including:

Creative wildlife-themed crafts
Junior birding activities
Making their own DIY binoculars
Learning about the wild animals cared for at Pasadena Humane

“Wildlife Day is an opportunity for our community to discover the incredible wildlife we share our neighborhoods with and learn how we can help protect it,” said Lauren Hamlett, Pasadena Humane’s Director of Wildlife Education & Services. “By bringing people together to learn from wildlife experts and connect with local conservation efforts, we hope to inspire a deeper appreciation for the natural world and empower our community to be better neighbors to the wildlife around us.”

Wildlife Day will also feature local wildlife, conservation, and community organizations working to protect wildlife and preserve local habitats, including the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy, California Wildlife Center, Cougar Conservancy, Friends of Griffith Park, International Bird Rescue, One Arroyo Foundation, and We Explore Earth, among others.

Pasadena Humane is committed to creating a healthy, sustainable community that values all species. Through education, conversation, and wildlife rehabilitation, the organization works to reduce human impacts on the natural world and promote coexistence between people and wildlife. At the Sandra J. Goodspeed Wildlife Center, Pasadena Humane cares for injured, sick, and orphaned wild animals with the goal of returning them to the wild.

For more information and to RSVP, visit pasadenahumane.org/wildlifeday.

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