A new website is available to help answer your urban wildlife questions! Visit the link below to access information from the University of Illinois Extension on how to prevent and solve wildlife problems, how to identify which animal is causing damage, and what to do with injured or orphaned animals. You can also search for a local wildlife professional or wildlife rehabilitator in your area.
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New! BPA-free Nalgene bottles now available at the Watershed. Get yours today to show your support for the Watershed Nature Center!
Durable, reusable bottles help you show how GREEN you are! Every year, more than 17 million barrels of oil are used to produce disposable plastic water bottles. More than 80% of those are not even recycled. By using this sturdy, reusable bottle you'll be showing the world that you care about the environment and about natural places like the Watershed.
$15 each 1L bottle, available at the Watershed Nature Center
City continues support for the Watershed
http://www.goedwardsville.com/articles/2008/05/21/local_news/doc48343c9ef24d3673164306.txt
Featuring photographs taken at the Watershed and printed on ivory cardstock, these blank cards make wonderful gifts, greeting cards, or personal stationery. Four sets of five cards each are currently available: Winter Scenes, Dragonflies, Wildflowers, Butterflies, and Animals. All proceeds from these beautiful greeting cards benefit the Watershed. Cost: $18/set.
A local Scout recently brought community members together to help complete his Eagle project at the Watershed Nature Center.
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/158967.html#recent_comm