Calendar of Events
Each year, CROW hosts a variety of educational events, fundraisers and celebrations that spotlight our animals and our success stories. New happenings are added all the time, so check back often to see what's coming up.
FEBRUARY 2012
Tue., February 14 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Armadillos and Raccoons: A Timeline from Injury to Release” presented by CROW volunteers Dot Lee and Kyle Miller. Dot and Kyle will explain the step-by-step process of rescuing, admitting, treating and ultimately releasing two of our common patients back into the wild. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Wed., February 15 - Volunteer Training
VERT, Volunteer Emergency Rescue & Transport class is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This class is mandatory for volunteers interested to learn CROW's protocols for rescue and transporting native wildlife. You will learn how to identify distressed wild animals, when to intervene, how to rescue and transport to CROW. This class also serves as a refresher for our seasoned volunteers. Class will be taught by our medical staff. Please join us in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. To register, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Wed., February 15 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Rescues and Releases: A History of CROW’s Patients” presented by CROW volunteer Denny Toll. With his 11-year history of rescues, releases and patient support, Denny will offer an insider’s look at CROW’s efforts to save wildlife. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Thurs., February 16 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Clinic Rounds” presented by our CROW medical staff. Every week, meet our veterinarian, rehabbers or students, who will give you insight about the inner-workings of CROW’s hospital, which sees more than 4,000 patients a year. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Fri., February 17 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Why Animals Come to CROW” presented by volunteer Claudia Burns. Do you ever wonder why animals wind up at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife? Or, what kinds of critters find themselves at CROW? Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Sat., February 18 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Getting to Know CROW” presented by volunteer Gail Seldess. An overview of who we are, what we do and how you can help. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Sat., February 18 — FUN PATCH Workshop
Scouts and 4-H youth groups are invited to participate in our NEW "FUN PATCH" workshops. At CROW's Healing Winds Education Center, groups will complete and demonstrate a set of standards in order to be awarded a "Fun Patch". This two hour workshop begins at 8:30 a.m. at CROW. For more information and to register your group, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 227 or email.
Mon., February 20 — Volunteer Training
"Foster Neo-Natal Wildlife" orientation session will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. Baby fostering is highly demanding and a huge commitment for our designated volunteers. In part, responsibilities will include keeping the babies at your home and providing patient care as directed by CROW's medical staff. Training will be provided by CROW's medical staff and is mandatory for all new volunteers and a refresher course for our veterans assigned to the baby room. To register, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Tue., February 21 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“CROW’s Aquatic Patients: Fresh Water and Sea Turtles” presented by CROW volunteer Bev Ball. Our sea turtle patients come from the coastal waters between Sarasota and Miami and the many variety of fresh water turtles are found throughout southwest Florida. Bev will talk about the reasons these wild animals are admitted to CROW. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Wed., February 22 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Rescues and Releases: A History of CROW’s Patients” presented by CROW volunteer Denny Toll. With his 11-year history of rescues, releases and patient support, Denny will offer an insider’s look at CROW’s efforts to save wildlife. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Thurs., February 23 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Clinic Rounds” presented by our CROW medical staff. Every week, meet our veterinarian, rehabbers or students, who will give you insight about the inner-workings of CROW’s hospital, which sees more than 4,000 patients a year. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Fri., February 24 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Meet an Animal Ambassador” presented by our wildlife partner Calusa Nature Center. Animal ambassadors cannot live in the wild due to physical or psychological injuries. Learn more about the personal and natural histories of these special animals. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Sat., February 25 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Owls of Southwest Florida” presented by CROW staff, Maureen McLaughlin. Learn more about our local owl species – the Great Horned Owl, Eastern Screech Owl and Barred Owl – including their adaptations for hearing, sight and hunting. Find out what makes these species so unique. Join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Tue., February 28 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Armadillos and Raccoons: A Timeline from Injury to Release” presented by CROW volunteers Dot Lee and Kyle Miller. Dot and Kyle will explain the step-by-step process of rescuing, admitting, treating and ultimately releasing two of our common patients back into the wild. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Wed., February 29 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Rescues and Releases: A History of CROW’s Patients” presented by CROW volunteer Denny Toll. With his 11-year history of rescues, releases and patient support, Denny will offer an insider’s look at CROW’s efforts to save wildlife. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
MARCH 2012
Thurs., March 1 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Clinic Rounds” presented by our CROW medical staff. Every week, meet our veterinarian, rehabbers or students, who will give you insight about the inner-workings of CROW’s hospital, which sees more than 4,000 patients a year. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Fri., March 2 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Why Animals Come to CROW” presented by volunteer Claudia Burns. Do you ever wonder why animals wind up at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife? Or, what kinds of critters find themselves at CROW? Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Sat., March 3 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Getting to Know CROW” presented by volunteer Gail Seldess. An overview of who we are, what we do and how you can help. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Sat., March 3 — FUN PATCH Workshop
Scouts and 4-H youth groups are invited to participate in our NEW "FUN PATCH" workshops. At CROW's Healing Winds Education Center, groups will complete and demonstrate a set of standards in order to be awarded a "Fun Patch". This two hour workshop begins at 8:30 a.m. at CROW. For more information and to register your group, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 227 or email.
Tue., March 6 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“CROW’s Aquatic Patients: Fresh Water and Sea Turtles” presented by CROW volunteer Bev Ball. Our sea turtle patients come from the coastal waters between Sarasota and Miami and the many variety of fresh water turtles are found throughout southwest Florida. Bev will talk about the reasons these wild animals are admitted to CROW. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Wed., March 7 - Volunteer Training
VERT, Volunteer Emergency Rescue & Transport class is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This class is mandatory for volunteers interested to learn CROW's protocols for rescue and transporting native wildlife. You will learn how to identify distressed wild animals, when to intervene, how to rescue and transport to CROW. This class also serves as a refresher for our seasoned volunteers. Class will be taught by our medical staff. Please join us in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. To register, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Wed., March 7 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Rescues and Releases: A History of CROW’s Patients” presented by CROW volunteer Denny Toll. With his 11-year history of rescues, releases and patient support, Denny will offer an insider’s look at CROW’s efforts to save wildlife. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Thurs., March 8 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Clinic Rounds” presented by our CROW medical staff. Every week, meet our veterinarian, rehabbers or students, who will give you insight about the inner-workings of CROW’s hospital, which sees more than 4,000 patients a year. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Fri., March 9 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Meet an Animal Ambassador” presented by our wildlife partner Calusa Nature Center. Animal ambassadors cannot live in the wild due to physical or psychological injuries. Learn more about the personal and natural histories of these special animals. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Sat., March 10 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Owls of Southwest Florida” presented by CROW staff, Maureen McLaughlin. Learn more about our local owl species – the Great Horned Owl, Eastern Screech Owl and Barred Owl – including their adaptations for hearing, sight and hunting. Find out what makes these species so unique. Join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Mon., March 12 — Volunteer Training
"Foster Neo-Natal Wildlife" orientation session will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. Baby fostering is highly demanding and a huge commitment for our designated volunteers. In part, responsibilities will include keeping the babies at your home and providing patient care as directed by CROW's medical staff. Training will be provided by CROW's medical staff and is mandatory for all new volunteers and a refresher course for our veterans assigned to the baby room. To register, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Tue., March 13 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Armadillos and Raccoons: A Timeline from Injury to Release” presented by CROW volunteers Dot Lee and Kyle Miller. Dot and Kyle will explain the step-by-step process of rescuing, admitting, treating and ultimately releasing two of our common patients back into the wild. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Wed., March 14 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Rescues and Releases: A History of CROW’s Patients” presented by CROW volunteer Denny Toll. With his 11-year history of rescues, releases and patient support, Denny will offer an insider’s look at CROW’s efforts to save wildlife. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Thurs., March 15 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Clinic Rounds” presented by our CROW medical staff. Every week, meet our veterinarian, rehabbers or students, who will give you insight about the inner-workings of CROW’s hospital, which sees more than 4,000 patients a year. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Fri., March 16 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Why Animals Come to CROW” presented by volunteer Claudia Burns. Do you ever wonder why animals wind up at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife? Or, what kinds of critters find themselves at CROW? Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Sat., March 17 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Getting to Know CROW” presented by volunteer Gail Seldess. An overview of who we are, what we do and how you can help. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Sat., March 17 — FUN PATCH Workshop
Scouts and 4-H youth groups are invited to participate in our NEW "FUN PATCH" workshops. At CROW's Healing Winds Education Center, groups will complete and demonstrate a set of standards in order to be awarded a "Fun Patch". This two hour workshop begins at 8:30 a.m. at CROW. For more information and to register your group, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 227 or email.
Tue., March 20 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“CROW’s Aquatic Patients: Fresh Water and Sea Turtles” presented by CROW volunteer Bev Ball. Our sea turtle patients come from the coastal waters between Sarasota and Miami and the many variety of fresh water turtles are found throughout southwest Florida. Bev will talk about the reasons these wild animals are admitted to CROW. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Wed., March 21 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Rescues and Releases: A History of CROW’s Patients” presented by CROW volunteer Denny Toll. With his 11-year history of rescues, releases and patient support, Denny will offer an insider’s look at CROW’s efforts to save wildlife. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Thurs., March 22 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Clinic Rounds” presented by our CROW medical staff. Every week, meet our veterinarian, rehabbers or students, who will give you insight about the inner-workings of CROW’s hospital, which sees more than 4,000 patients a year. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Fri., March 23 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Meet an Animal Ambassador” presented by our wildlife partner Calusa Nature Center. Animal ambassadors cannot live in the wild due to physical or psychological injuries. Learn more about the personal and natural histories of these special animals. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Sat., March 24 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Owls of Southwest Florida” presented by CROW staff, Maureen McLaughlin. Learn more about our local owl species – the Great Horned Owl, Eastern Screech Owl and Barred Owl – including their adaptations for hearing, sight and hunting. Find out what makes these species so unique. Join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Tue., March 27 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Armadillos and Raccoons: A Timeline from Injury to Release” presented by CROW volunteers Dot Lee and Kyle Miller. Dot and Kyle will explain the step-by-step process of rescuing, admitting, treating and ultimately releasing two of our common patients back into the wild. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Wed., March 28 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Rescues and Releases: A History of CROW’s Patients” presented by CROW volunteer Denny Toll. With his 11-year history of rescues, releases and patient support, Denny will offer an insider’s look at CROW’s efforts to save wildlife. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Thurs., March 29 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Clinic Rounds” presented by our CROW medical staff. Every week, meet our veterinarian, rehabbers or students, who will give you insight about the inner-workings of CROW’s hospital, which sees more than 4,000 patients a year. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
Fri., March 30 - Walk on the Wild Side
Please join us at 8 a.m. for this fun and educational 4.5 mile walk through "Ding" Darling Refuge. Afterwards join us at CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center for food and refreshments as you learn more about CROW's patients. Registration is $25/pp, children 12 and under are free. For information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 231 or email.
Sat., March 31 - WOW, Wonders of Wildlife
“Getting to Know CROW” presented by volunteer Gail Seldess. An overview of who we are, what we do and how you can help. Please join us at 11 a.m. in CROW's Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. For more information, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or email.
April 2012
Mon., April 2 - Appreciation Dinner for CROW's Active Volunteers
CROW will be hosting it's annual appreciation dinner for their active volunteers on Monday, April 2. This year's event will be held at The Sanibel Community House beginning at 6:00 p.m. Double Dare Band will once again be performing and caterers Brad and Ben will be serving a menu of Italian cuisine. For more information and to register, please call (239) 472-3644, ext. 231 or email.
May 2012
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June 2012
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July 2012
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August 2012
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September 2012
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October 2012
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November 2012
Thurs. through Sunday, November 1-4 - Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival
This four-day festival offers hands-on nature and wildlife experiences along with kayaking and canoeing events such as guided trips, demonstrations, on-water instruction, Stand-Up Paddleboard activities, green events, speakers, a film festival and evening socials.
Sun., November 11 - Taste of the Islands
Sanibel & Captiva's "Best Island Event" is back for its 31st year to celebrate three signatures – community, cuisine, and CROW - all in one fell swoop. Set to the tune of live bands, local restaurants will descend on Sanibel Community Park with their most decadent delicacies from 12:30 to 5 p.m. and duke it out to earn top honors for their dish from our esteemed judges and the crowd.
December 2012
Sun., December 9 - A Night For Wildlife
CROW's holiday event - details to come. Please keep checking back.
