Those of you who have been to Sanibel Island probably know about CROW, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. CROW is one of the nation's leading wildlife rehabilitation hospitals for tropical native and migratory wildlife, located right here on the island. It is a non-profit veterinary hospital, that provides medical care for more than 4000 injured, sick and orphaned wildlife patients every year, with the goal of returning them to their natural habitat.
CROW provides educational opportunities for students, from near and far, to participate in the rehabilitation process. There is also a Visitor Education Center that is open to the public on Tuesday to Sunday from 10AM to 4PM during the winter season. For summer hours call (239) 472-3644, EXT: 2. You can enjoy this state-of-the-art facility, with interactive displays and patient videos for only a $5 Admission Donation.
CROW provides educational opportunities for students, from near and far, to participate in the rehabilitation process. There is also a Visitor Education Center that is open to the public on Tuesday to Sunday from 10AM to 4PM during the winter season. For summer hours call (239) 472-3644, EXT: 2. You can enjoy this state-of-the-art facility, with interactive displays and patient videos for only a $5 Admission Donation.
The CROW Visitor Education Center and CROW Hospital are located at 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road. After crossing the Sanibel Causeway, turn right on Periwinkle Way and follow the signs to Captiva. CROW is located just past the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge entrance and just before the Sanibel School, on the left hand side. The Hospital is OPEN FOR PATIENT ADMISSIONS ONLY, 7 days a week from 8:AM until 5:PM, including all holidays. The hospital is not open for visitors.
Since it is the first of November, I thought I would point out some up coming activities. If you will be coming to Sanibel in the near future, you may be interested in these events to help raise funds for patient care, and also learn ways to help our wildlife.
- 8:30 Shotgun Start
- 4-person Team Scramble
- Men's and Ladies Longest Drive
- Closest to the Pin
- Raffle Drawing
- Putting Contest
$85 per player or $320 for 4-some. Lunch included. To register call: Dunes Golf Shop (239) 472-2535.
29th Annual "Taste of the Island" Fest
CROW will celebrate its 29th Annual "Taste of the Islands." Festival on Sunday, November 21 from noon to 5pm at Sanibel Community Park, 2231 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Florida. $5.00 admission at gate. The event will be held at Sanibel Community Park located at 2231 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Florida, and will celebrate community spirit with island style cuisine, an exciting recipe competition that will challenge the island's chefs to come up with a new dish featuring a yet-to-be-named native ingredient, live music and a day of fun while supporting CROW's mission: Saving Wildlife Through Compassion, Care and Education.
"A Night for Wildlife"December 5, 2010. Details coming soon.
"A Night for Wildlife"December 5, 2010. Details coming soon.
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