Supporting the presence of wildlife through rehabilitation and to promote public awareness through community outreach and education.

We support and advocate for wildlife through:
 Rehabilitation
Education
Community outreach and
Partnerships

in order to promote sustainable and healthy eco-systems in Napa County for present and future generations


What We Do:
NWR is the only organization permitted by the California Fish and Wildlife to rescue, rehabilitate and reunite/release wildlife in Napa County. Every year we work with well over a thousand orphaned or injured wildlife, with the goal of returning them to their wild lives. Some of the most frequently rescued, rehabilitated and released birds include songbirds woodpeckers, quail, dove, crows, ravens, pheasant, wild turkey, owls, eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures and songbirds.

Mammals include squirrels, jackrabbits, deer fawn, raccoons, opossums, foxes, bats, coyotes, and bobcats.

The rehabilitation process starts when members of the public bringing orphaned, kidnapped, ill, injured, or distressed wildlife to the Silverado Veterinary Hospital, which is currently our intake center.

Trained WRCNC staff and volunteers check the hospital for animals (three times a day in high season and once a day in low season) and animals are transported to the appropriate species rehabilitator. All rehabilitators have advanced certified training.

Healthy animals are released back into their native habitats in accordance with strict species-specific release protocol. NWR works closely with animal agencies, county and state park systems, and law enforcement agencies such as the Department of Fish and Wildlife in Napa County, and the greater bay area. We also network with other rehabilitation centers exchanging information pertaining to wildlife care.

Our organization is dedicated and committed to the animals in our community by continually expanding our education to improve the care given.