Copyright © 2004-2009
Fox Valley Wildlife Center
Website updated &
maintained by
Frank Christensen,
FVWC Volunteer
Designed by Headed North
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The Fox Valley Wildlife Center is a private, not-for-profit organization that cares for orphaned and injured wildlife. The FVWC is state and federally licensed, and is the only rehabilitation center in Kane County. We provide hospital care for wild animals who need help and have been impacted by man in some way. Our goal is to release these animals back into the wild because they deserve a second chance.
(Please note: This link opens a document from the official Illinois Department of Natural Resources' website, and they are responsible for its content.
Hours of Operation
April through October we are open for animal intake from 9:00am-5:00pm every day.
October through March we are open for animal intake from 8:00am-noon every day.
(Also see the Calendar page for other events a bit further in the future.)
Camp Tracks For Kids
The Fox Valley Wildlife Center is holding Camp Tracks, a wonderful opportunity for kids to learn about wildlife. There are three (3) Courses:
Course 1 for Kindergarten to 2nd graders June 8-12
Course 2 for 3rd to 5th graders July 6-10
Course 3 for 6th to 8th graders August 3-7.
Each Course is held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon each day for a week and take place at the Fox Valley Wildlife Center, located in the Elburn Woods Forest Preserve on Route 38, one mile west of Route 47 in Maple Park.
Each week-long Course is broken up into five (5) Lessons, one Lesson per day: Lesson 1 - Mammals; Lesson 2 - Songbirds; Lesson 3 - Birds of Prey; Lesson 4 - Waterfowl; and Lesson 5 - Amphibians/Reptiles. Each Course (5 Lessons) is $45 or $10 per Lesson. There is a minimum of five (5) attendees per Lesson and a maximum of 20.
Please register by June 5 for Course 1; July 3 for Course 2 and July 31 for Course 3. For more information and to register, call theWildlife Center at (630) 365-3800.
The Fox Valley Wildlife Center is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 volunteer organization and is Kane County’s only licensed wildlife rehabilitation facility.
Come see us at Geneva's Swedish Days!
Swedish Days 2009 will be held on:
June 23-25 from 10:00 a.m. till 10:00 p.m.
June 26 - 27 from 10:00 a.m. till 11:00 p.m.
June 28 from 10:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m.
Education Programs
A Fox Valley Wildlife Center Education Program is a great choice for schools and a wide variety of clubs and civic groups to learn more about wildlife around us and to discover ways to help.
We will tell your group about some of the animals found in this area, how wild animals interact with the environment, how to judge if an animal actually needs help, and ways to provide help.
Our programs can be enjoyed outdoors or indoors, and are offered by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Programs are variable in length based on your requirements and the time available, and could include a slide show, a visit from our educational animals, other children's activities, etc. Contact the Center for details and fees (charges depend on services offered, but you'll know that the funds will be used for the Center's many needs!).
Please give us a call at 630-365-3800 to arrange a program for your school or club!
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If you have found an animal that needs immediate care, please click on the Area
Rehabilitator Listing above for help. |
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