Saving Native Wildlife
Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge Support
Introduction
For our Bronze Project Award, Troop 522 wanted to raise awareness for Saving Native wildlife. The troop collected donations and built shelters to benefit Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge in Suffolk, VA.
Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge
About
Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge is an animal rescue for many kinds of animals from racoons to otters, foxes, ext. This Refuge is a non-profit organization. They rehabilitate animals that may have been injured, sick, or don’t have a home. They have operated for over 25 years.
Our Visit
Our troop went to a rehabber that works with Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge and we got to see baby racoons. We got to name the youngest and most adorable racoon Striper. It was hard to believe that this racoon was orphaned. We got to see all the baby racoons in a playpen. We got to see the toys that the rehabber used and how the racoons were taken care of. We also got to see pictures of some of the other rescued animals.
How You Can Help
You can support by making donations (see supply list). You can also take care of native wildlife in your area by planting trees and native flowers, don’t touch any wildlife just leave it be, and leave the wildlife better than you found it.
Visit: Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge - Get Involve
Examples of Animals in Need
- An animal gets hit by a car or run over.
- A baby gets separated from its parents.
- If an animal (bird that can’t fly yet) falls from a tree and gets hurt.
- A bone or shell is broken or cracked.
- If the animal has a possibly deadly disease that affects them.
- If it can’t fend for itself anymore.
Bronze Project Award Accomplishments
What We made - Den Boxes
We each painted our boxes with bright colors and designs. A total of 12 boxes were made. Den boxes are wooden enclosures to simulate dens and burrows for animals in captivity such as: Foxes, Racoons, and Rabbits.
What We made - Tie Blankets
Tie blankets are little blankets made to help keep animals warm and comfortable in their new habitat.
Working with Brownie Troop 382
We worked with Brownie Troop 382 to make tie blankets. We made a couple dozen blankets with fun, colorful patters, big and small. It was not a challenge to teach them how because some already knew how to tie a square knot. To make tie blankets you have tie a certain knot, and a square knot. Although some were unsure, they caught on quickly.
The Results
A fox making use of one of the den boxes!
A special thanks to Robert Kirkpatrick for assisting with this website.