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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 nearby recognized 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 one certified wildlife habitat 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. |
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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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Remember were all Gods creatures at www.lutheransonline.com |
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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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59895 HWY 200 CLARK FORK IDAHO 208.266.1488 ahwf@sandpoint.net or localwildlife@gmail.com |
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Awaiting listing at www.wildliferehabinfo.org & |
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EQUINOX FOUNDATION is supporting our efforts to provide FREE monthly educational demonstrations to our community @ 6PM @ the Memorial Community Center in Hope Idaho. Mark your calendar for these ‘Wild Wednesdays’. Topics will involve wilderness aspects of the North Idaho we all love and how we can keep it wild! AUGUST 29th = ‘habitat’ SEPTEMBER 26th = ‘native neighbors’ OCTOBER 17th = ‘nocturnal sounds & creepy crawlies’ NOVEMBER 28th = ‘winged predators’ DECEMBER 26th = ‘non-migratory birds’ ——————————————————- JANUARY 30th = ‘predator species’ FEBRUARY 27th = ‘prey species’ MARCH 27th = ‘migratory birds’ APRIL 17th = ‘plant species’ MAY 29th = ‘water birds’ JUNE 26th = ‘skin, scales & slime’ (amphibians, reptiles & invertebrates) JULY 31st = T.B.A. Topics and Guest Speakers subject to change. |
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OUR PATIENTS DON’T HAVE POCKETS … PLEASE MAKE A PLEDGE TO CONTRIBUTE. THANK YOU ON BEHALF OF ALL THE FURRY AND FEATHERED FRIENDS (our native neighbors). |
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Paul Felter Limited Edition and Copyrighted Wildlife Photographs now available at AHWF awareness booths, outreach events, eBay, sandpointyardsale/facebook.
Yellowstone Faces — swan, marmot, bison Smoking Bison & Bison in the snow Elk in the river & Bull Elk Lord, let it stop snowing — Deer Water Landing Swan— series of 3 motion shots Great Horned Owl — up close & personal Mandarin Duck — from Alaska |
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“A wise old owl sat on an oak, the more he sat the less he spoke; the less he spoke the more he heard, why aren't we like that wise old bird?” - E.H. Richards |
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Do you want to help make a world of difference, but not cost you a cent? Set Welzoo.com as your homepage. Each day that you use the Internet, a donation will automatically be raised for AHWF. We know you're busy, but would you test it out for us? Registration only takes a minute - we promise! |
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Our friends at www.bearrehab.org have been helping bears for over 20 years! Idaho bears are in peril - please review the Idaho Black Bear Rehab website. They have offered to assist us with our goal of gaining the large game permit. Help them continue to save bears. |
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You can still help local wildlife even if you are scraping the bottom of the cash barrel! Talking is FREE - volunteer at our awareness booths, spread the word through your social media,& talk with friends. We have many other options listed on pages 2 & 3: including the yokes market program, several online shopping bars, ink & gadget recycling & more! |