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NJAWR Awards for Achievement in Wildlife Rehabilitation The New Jersey Association of Wildlife Rehabilitators (NJAWR) welcomes nominations for two awards to recognize members of the state’s wildlife rehabilitation community for their outstanding contributions to the field: the NJAWR Lifetime Achievement Award and the NJAWR Rising Star Award. Nominees need not be members of NJAWR to qualify. The NJAWR LifetimeContinue reading “NJAWR AWARDS: deadline October 31, 2022”

NJAWR Board of Directors Call for Nominations!DEADLINE: October 31st Annually The New Jersey Association of Wildlife Rehabilitators Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations for the Board of Directors. Nominees must be members of NJAWR prior to their nomination, as required by the NJAWR bylaws. Nominations must be made by current members of NJAWR. You mayContinue reading “NJAWR Board of Directors Nominations!”

The New Jersey Association of Wildlife Rehabilitators (NJAWR) will be awarding scholarships to two NJAWR members for admission reimbursement to one of the following 2023 symposiums: National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Symposium Pennsylvania Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Conference New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council Seminar Call of the Wild Conference – Virginia In light of theContinue reading “NJAWR SCHOLARSHIPS: deadline October 31, 2022”

A wonderfully written book that teaches children about bats through a touching story. It explains how beneficial and necessary they are to our world. With eye catching, colorful illustrations, this 28 page soft cover book will delight the youngsters in your life while teaching them about our natural world. $12 each, order now at http://www.bats101.info All proceedsContinue reading “Tabitha’s Tale”

Dear NJAWR Members, As part of NJAWR’s mission, this is an announcement to inform you about the upcoming hearing for New Jersey State Bill S1034, which is also known as the “Compassion for Community Cats Law.” You can email Senator Bob Smith at senbsmith@njleg.org or send an email to his aide at OLSAideSEN@njleg.org

The New Jersey Association of Wildlife Rehabilitators (NJAWR) will be awarding scholarships to two NJAWR members for admission reimbursement to one of the following 2021 symposiums: National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Symposium Pennsylvania Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Conference New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council Seminar Call of the Wild Conference – Virginia In light of theContinue reading “NJAWR SCHOLARSHIPS: deadline October 31, 2020”

NJAWR Board of Directors Call for Nominations! DEADLINE: October 31st, 2020 The New Jersey Association of Wildlife Rehabilitators Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations for the Board of Directors. Nominees must be members of NJAWR prior to their nomination, as required by the NJAWR bylaws. Nominations must be made by current members of NJAWR. YouContinue reading “NJAWR Board of Directors Nominations!”

Wildlife rehabilitation facilities are open to admit animals for care during the Covid-19 pandemic. Intake times and procedures may be adjusted, so please check the nearest wildlife rehabilitation facility for more details on operating hours and intake procedures by calling first. Be sure to leave a message if there is no answer. Please do notContinue reading “NJ wildlife rehabilitation facilities are open during the pandemic”

On Sunday February 16th, NJAWR hosted an Avian Bandaging Workshop at the Mount Laurel Animal Hospital led by Dr. Susan Tyson. We would like to extend a special thank you to Dr.Tyson and Mount Laurel Animal Hospital for donating this room, her educational service, and a spread of food and refreshments to this NJAWR Workshop!Continue reading “Avian Bandaging Workshop Success!”