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If you were to consider the foundation as a warm blooded animal; the staff and volunteers are the limbs. They are doing the work. The donors are the spine and bone. They are the structure and strength. The board of directors are then the brain and eyes. It is their job to stay focused and think about what is next. Are you ready to take a stand and help the local wildlife? Are you willing to dedicate a few hours each month to conserve what you love? Make it a promise to yourself & the community to present the present as a present for future generations. We at AHWF have! |
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WHO IS A.H.W.F.? American Heritage Wildlife Foundation works towards the preservation of all wildlife through rehabilitation and community education. A.H.W.F. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Idaho State nonprofit incorporation. We have wildlife rehabilitation permits from the Department of the Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Department and the State of Idaho Fish and Game Department. We work closely with Raptor & Ungulate specialists. Our lead animal care volunteer (and co-founder) is a member of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, and a former member of the American Association of Zookeepers. Additionally has completed extensive course study in various aspects of wildlife as well as experience from five animal facilities across the nation. WHAT IS A.H.W.F. ABOUT? local wildlife, education & community heritage of hunting, fishing, hiking, camping & outdoors recreation. WHERE IS A.H.W.F. LOCATED? Some of the locals say it’s “God’s Country”. We are leasing 1 acre (with option to buy surroundings). Located on scenic Highway 200, a few minutes from Montana & <2 hrs. from either Washington State or British Columbia Canada. WHEN DID A.H.W.F. BEGIN? Two zoo keepers sat down one day to discuss their future plans, both wanted to work with native wildlife (aka our native neighbors). In 2001, the process of creating the first non-profit group in the Panhandle of North Idaho with the mission to preserve the wildlife and offer community education began. That mission continues today. WHY DOES A.H.W.F. DO IT? It is not purely altruistic motives for the sake of the wildlife; we want to build the first Inland Pacific Northwest Nature Center. Nature Centers provide jobs, boost economies, offer educational and entertaining experiences & internships. HOW DOES A.H.W.F. DO IT? Only with help of our community! We do not receive local, state or national government funds. Our financial support comes from contributions from local citizens (both financial and in-kind). We also pursue funding by writing grant proposals. We operate because of dedicated volunteers – over 1,200 hours annually. Pledges accepted! |
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In the end, we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught." - B.Dioum |
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CLICK HERE TO SEE our rehab room and the goal we set for this area. |
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Working to keep the NorthWest wild! |
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Find out how to get rid of bats in the attic & deer in the garden (& more). Click ‘Native Species’ above
www.wildliferehabilitators.org For information about what to do
about raccoons in your attic, visit |
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ASK US how to join the North Idaho Osprey Research Project—sponsored by TIOF!
Go to http://sandpointonline.com/ospreys/ to see the Sandpoint Osprey nest & read BPNW expert commentary |
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59895 HWY 200 CLARK FORK IDAHO 208.266.1488 ahwf@sandpoint.net or localwildlife@gmail.com |
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WATCH, SHARE, GIVE: Thanks to a little trivia and the Kevin Bacon website 6 SIX DEGREES 'Six Degrees' we are now a member of the 'Network for Good' donation network. If you want to watch our video please free to visit following site. Our Donation Badge |
