Weekly Wildlife Presentation

Beginning in late May and continuing through late July, wildlife biology and pre-veterinary medicine students at Lees-McRae College give weekly public wildlife presentations. Attendees learn about the needs of local wildlife and the importance of conservation efforts. Students bring animal ambassadors for attendees to meet and gain an appreciation for these amazing species.

Students have the opportunity for one-of-a-kind hands-on learning experiences thanks to the Dan and Dianne May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, located adjacent to the Elk River on the campus of Lees-McRae. The center annually admits more than 1,500 injured and orphaned wildlife patients from western North Carolina. In every case, each patient is evaluated individually and a suitable treatment plan is determined. Animals that suffer severe injuries that prevent them from being released into the wild, live at the center and become animal ambassadors for educational purposes and community presentations. Students are an integral part of achieving the center’s goals: to rehabilitate and release wildlife patients in need and educate the public regarding the value of wildlife in our ecosystem.