In the immediate sense, Chintimini treats the urgent and often life-threatening needs of animals harmed or orphaned by human activity through our Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic. Our clinic treats more than 2,000 injured and orphaned animals each year. Our preventative efforts take the form of a number of educational outreach programs in our community.
Because many injuries treated in our clinic are the result of negative human-wildlife interaction, we view education as the best preventative measure. Sharing our experience and knowledge with the community leads to better stewardship of local wildlife and our shared environment. Our outreach programs aim to educate people from diverse demographics on the variety of species in our region and how to live alongside the wildlife in our communities.
Because many injuries treated in our clinic are the result of negative human-wildlife interaction, we view education as the best preventative measure. Sharing our experience and knowledge with the community leads to better stewardship of local wildlife and our shared environment. Our outreach programs aim to educate people from diverse demographics on the variety of species in our region and how to live alongside the wildlife in our communities.
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Take part in a fundraising event! Our signature annual fundraising auction is called Wild Night Out (this year, this event is held virtually and titled Wild Night In!). Donate items, buy tickets, and bid to WIN on over 100 baskets, certificates, experiences - and more! Checks can be made out to Chintimini Wildlife Center and mailed to the address at the right.
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Sarah has been Executive Director since 2017. Her educational background in biology and anthropology combined with her professional experience in nonprofit organizations provides a solid foundation for directing the Chintimini Wildlife Center. Sarah is an active community member and feels at her best when she is surrounded by people (especially people who will laugh at her hilarious bird puns!)
Board of Directors
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As a nonprofit, Chintimini Wildlife Center is overseen by a Board of Directors. The Board provides governance and financial oversight, and partners with staff leadership to determine a strategy for furthering Chintimini's mission. Board Officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary) are elected by the Board on an annual basis.
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Effective 8/13/2021, our wildlife hospital is again open to admit injured and orphaned wildlife from all surrounding counties (Benton, Linn, Lane, Polk, and Marion). Callers from outside of the mid-Willamette Valley are advised to call ODFW to be referred to another rehabilitator. We continue to experience a high call volume, so we appreciate your patience.
Camp Scholarships
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We are excited to announce that we can offer 50% scholarships to each of our summer camps this year! To those who qualify, Chintimini will provide one 50% scholarship per camp. Scholarships are limited to one per family. Scholarships are determined by assessing the total gross annual income to the federal poverty guidelines and low-income percentages.
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