Information, Reference, and External Links

About Wildlife Rehabilitators
If you find wildlife which appears to be sick, injured or truly orphaned and you want to help, getting the animal to a wildlife rehabilitator is its best change for survival. The NJ Department of Fish and Wildlife maintains an up-to-date, state-wide list of Wildlife Rehabilitators by species on its website.

NJ Dept. of Fish and Wildlife


Basic Facts About Injured or Orphaned Wildlife:
Only a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or rehabilitation facility should handle or treat a wild animal. New Jersey has an extensive network of organizations, agencies, and individuals who rescue wild animals in need. The primary goal of any wildlife rehabilitator is to increase an animal’s chances of surviving in the wild once the animal is released. Most rehabilitators are volunteers, not government agencies, and will appreciate a monetary donation to help support the animal that you bring them. Flat Rock Brook is not licensed by the state to take or rehabilitate sick, injured or orphaned animals. 

Wild animals are not pets. It is best for both you and the animal, to leave the animal in the wild and respect and appreciate it in its natural habitat.  It is unlawful to keep native wild animals without a license. Be aware that wild animals can carry diseases that can be harmful to humans.

Orphaned animals are best cared for by their natural parents. The most helpful step you can take is to ensure that the animal is located where its parent will find it. In most cases, baby animals that you find are not abandoned or orphaned. Leave them where they are, and their parents will probably find them. 

Do not release animals at Flat Rock Brook.
Wild animals from your yard such as raccoons or squirrels and pets such as turtles and fish cannot be released on Flat Rock property. This is a violation of Englewood City Ordinance #1953.These introduced animals will not survive here and will disrupt the balance of the Center’s animal populations.

 

Links to Other Websites

Native Plants and Gardening Deer Problems and Control
Native Plant Society of New Jersey Deer Defenses - Cornell University
Garden Web Wildlife Habitats - Deer Protection and Control
Green Landscaping Garden Web Forums - Deer
Invasive Species Information System Wayside Fence Company (deer fencing)
Invasive Plant Council of New York State Benner's Gardens (deer fencing)
New Jersey Botanic Garden Deer Busters - Fencing and Repellents
Master Gardeners - Rutgers Coop Extension  
Integrated Pest Management in the Northeast Other Animal Problems
PLANTS National Database Predator and Urine Repellents
  Pest and Wildlife Control
Near-by Nature Sites  
Tenafly Nature Center Insects and Bees
Demarest Nature Center The Amateur Entomologists Society
Palisades Interstate Park (Greenbrook Sanctuary) The Insects Home Page
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area The Bug Club
New Jersey Audubon Society  
Liberty State Park Animal Sites and Resources
Gateway National Recreation Area New Jersey Fish and Wildlife Division
  NJ Dept of Endangered Species
Watershed National Wildlife Federation
Protecting Water Amphibian Checklist and Identification Line
  New York Turtle and Tortoise Society
Nature Pages: Fun for Kids Turtle Homes Rescue, Inc
For Kids - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service American Butterfly Association
U.S. EPA Explorers Club for Kids Scales and Tails Exotic Pet Rescue
Smokey Bear Snake Removal (Paid Service)
Yahooligan's Animals (600 different animals) NJ House Rabbit Society
Walkin Jim Stoltz Links for Kids Endangered Species
Forest Habitats  
  Mosquitos and Ticks
Environmental News Lyme Disease NJ Dept. of Health
Environmental News Network Lyme Disease - Natl Center for Infectious Diseases
Student Environmental Action Coalition Lyme Disease Network
Center for Environmental Citizenship American Lyme Disease Foundation
Environmental Literacy Council Rutgers University: New Jersey Mosquitoes
Grist Magazine (Environmental News & Humor) NJ Department of Health
Stop Global Warming  
  Birds
Local Environmental Organizations Wild Birds Unlimited (commercial site)
NJ Nature Conservancy The Raptor Trust
New York/New Jersey Trail Conference Rare Bird Photography
Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance American Bird Conservancy
Hackensack Riverkeeper Project Feeder Watch
NJ Environmental Lobby and Education Fund Cornell University Lab of Ornithology
  North American Bird Songs
Environmental Education for Educators  
EELink: Environmental Education on the Internet Coyotes
Schoolyard Habitats Coyotes in Eastern U.S.
Awesome Science Library Eastern Coyotes in Massachusetts
Journey North Coyotes in New York State - SUNY
Water Science for Schools  
Kids Gardening Recycling
  Recycle with Earth 911
Green Building Reuse and Recycle Programs for New Jersey
Building Environmental Science & Technology Grass Roots Recycling Network
Oikos: Environmentally Responsible Building  
Greenbuilder Professional Search Other Sites
Environmental Building News Redjellyfish.com
Green Builder Professional Search The Sky Above New York City
Building Green on a Budget Bat Conservation International
  Bergen County Volunteers: Teens
   

 

 
 
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