Calvert Steward volunteers work as a team to arrange for transportation of injured wildlife to licensed wildlife rehabilitators.
The Battle Creek Nature Center receives many calls from members of the public who want to help rescue wildlife, but are unable to transport the animal. Volunteer transporters provide a vital, life-saving action to both the Center and the community by facilitating the rescue/transport of wild animals.
If a citizen calls and needs transporting assistance, the Program Managers will determine the best course of action for the animal in need.
If rescue/transport is needed, several volunteer transporters will be notified to assist with transportation. Transporters are always free to tell a caller that they are unavailable, knowing that the caller has been given other transporter numbers.
Requirements: Transporters must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive contained, injured or orphaned wild animals to/from the Center in their own vehicle.
Availability: Transporters are on-call from approximately 7 am-7 pm, including weekends.
For more information please contact Gene Groshon at Gene.Groshon@calvertcountymd.gov or Mary Hollinger at canoe2@comcast.net
