Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Center's daily activities. Some commit themselves to learning the skills necessary to care for baby birds, injured turtles, over-wintering bats or migrating waterfowl. Others provide different supports for our mission of rescue, care, and education. Good land stewardship and land conservation are key parts of the Iowa Wildlife Center mission.
They are also key parts of protecting wildlife and keeping individuals and populations healthy by providing ample food, water, shelter and places to raise their young. Gifts come in all forms. The wild animals who come to us maybe aren't conscious of it, but they give us an amazing gift each time we interact with them.
They are also key parts of protecting wildlife and keeping individuals and populations healthy by providing ample food, water, shelter and places to raise their young. Gifts come in all forms. The wild animals who come to us maybe aren't conscious of it, but they give us an amazing gift each time we interact with them.
Services
About IWC
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The Iowa Wildlife Center provides professional wildlife rescue, medical treatment and rehabilitation of native wildlife in central Iowa; teaches about wildlife and habitat stewardship; and provides wildlife assistance skills training.
Most dogs and cats have responsible owners who provide safe homes, veterinarians who watch over their health and animal shelters that provide housing and care when they need it, but where can wild animals find such food, care and comfort?Every year thousands of birds and other animals in Iowa are orphaned, injured, sickened or displaced - often due to human activity.
Most dogs and cats have responsible owners who provide safe homes, veterinarians who watch over their health and animal shelters that provide housing and care when they need it, but where can wild animals find such food, care and comfort?Every year thousands of birds and other animals in Iowa are orphaned, injured, sickened or displaced - often due to human activity.
History
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The Iowa Wildlife Center was born thanks to the generosity and foresight of many committed people. The Alma Natura Trust proposed and nurtured the original concept and provided significant funding. We have had a wonderful start with committed people and organizations giving us a lift as we create a truly remarkable wildlife rehabilitation and education center.
Our Team
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Over the past three decades, Marlene has served many volunteer organizations, supervised a teen center, co-founded two nonprofits, raised a family, finished her undergraduate degree, worked for a leading prairie restorationist and worked for a leading conservation organization. Marlene completed the Grantsmanship Center's grant-writing training and provided grant-writing assistance to staff.
Our Facility
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With a 3-D model of IWC's WildWay behind them, INHF's Land Stewardship Director Erin Van Waus (left) and IWC's Executive Director Marlene Ehresman form two pillars of protection bridged by the Deed of Conservation Easement. Hoorah for permanently protecting WildWay's conservation values!
With many hours of hard work by our volunteer labor force, and donations for materials from our wonderful supporters, the first building on our IWC campus becomes a reality.RDG Planning and Design of Des Moines worked with Iowa Wildlife Center's co-founders and others for a year and have come up with a wonderful concept for the site that reflects their understanding of the land we call WildWay as well as the needs of the staff and wild patients.
With many hours of hard work by our volunteer labor force, and donations for materials from our wonderful supporters, the first building on our IWC campus becomes a reality.RDG Planning and Design of Des Moines worked with Iowa Wildlife Center's co-founders and others for a year and have come up with a wonderful concept for the site that reflects their understanding of the land we call WildWay as well as the needs of the staff and wild patients.
Board & Steering Committee
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This major effort is lead by our dedicated Board of Directors who help shape the vision for the future and our Steering Committee, a collective of persons with a broad expanse of skills and experience. Together these folks make things happen at the Iowa Wildlife Center. Meet them now. Iowa Wildlife Center term limits for board members dictates that we had to say goodbye to some of our board members.
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