Rehabilitation Training
"Rehabilitating Wildlife Classes 2026"
AWARE – Association for Wild Animal Rehabilitation and Education, will be offering classes for those interested in preparing for the NYS DEC Wildlife Rehabilitator License exam and/or volunteering with AWARE. Included will be a binder with the information that will be covered in the classes, and some hands on practice.
Location: Starpoint Central School, 4363 Mapleton Road, Lockport, NY 14094
Cost: $135.00
Registration will be through Starpoint Community Ed.
Part 1
February 14, 2026, and February 21, 2026 (Saturdays) 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
This session is focused on beginning rehabilitation of wild mammals. Included willl be; NYS DEC licensing applications, testing, legal issues, safety in handling, capture techniques, and transporting, as well as dealing with the public. Mammal anatomy, care of orphaned mammals, common diseases and injuries in mammals, treatment, caging and release. Information on special licensing for rabies vector species (RVS) and deer will also be introduced.
Part 2
March 7, March 14, and March 21, 2026 (Saturdays) 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
This session specifically focuses on the rehabilitation of birds. Included in this session are; applying for USF&W permits, and legal issues, species identification, handling and safety of specific species, bird anatomy and physiology. Care of orphaned birds, bandaging, treatment techniques, diseases, housing, caging, pre-release conditioning and release. There will be live birds brought in for you to meet part of our staff.
AWARE was founded on the idea of helping those in need. Ever since our organization was established, we have endeavored to provide help where the need is greatest.
Our team is made up entirely of volunteers. We advocate for those who need our help. Even a little help goes a long way. That is why we are especially happy to find new volunteers who share our commitment to doing good in the world. Do you want to support us by helping with our work? Then do not hesitate to contact us. A helping hand is always greatly appreciated!
Training Class of 2022
Training Class of 2019
Rehabilitation Class is important because then we have more people who can help all the animals that need our help!
Here are a few pictures of students learning hands on in our class:
- how to wrap different injuries that may be encountered during wildlife rehabilitation
- how to tube feed birds (very useful)
- how to properly and safely hold a bird
Photo Gallery
https://www.awarewildlife.com/volunteers/rehabilitation-training#sigProId8c109e2e22