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We are pleased to offer a series of training classes developed for wildlife professionals and those seriously interested in wildlife or considering wildlife careers. Please call us at (847)842-8000 or email us at info@flintcreekwildlife.org for more information.

Training classes have limited space available, so we recommend registering early to guarantee your seat.  

Raptor Workshop

Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010 and
      Sunday, April 11, 2010

Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation - Itasca

         130 S. Forest Avenue

         Itasca, IL 60143

Cost: $250 including breakfast and all class materials

 

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Come learn about all aspects of birds of prey in this two-day Workshop. The workshop will acquaint attendees with owls, hawks, falcons and other birds of prey native to Illinois, including their care, dietary and housing requirements, legal aspects and handling. This Workshop is perfect for those considering a career or already working in the fields of wildlife or wildlife rehabilitation, for nature center employees and for those simply serious about wildlife.

 

Animal Control Officer Training

Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation - Itasca

         130 S. Forest Avenue

         Itasca, IL 60143

Cost: $125 including breakfast and all class materials

 

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registration coming soon

 

This one-day training class is designed to assist Animal Control Officers, Community Service Officers and Police Officers with issues surrounding the capture, transport, rehabilitation and euthanasia criteria for various wildlife species. Classroom enrollment is limited.

Raptor Internship

Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 -
      Tuesday, March 30, 2010
      (no class Tuesday, January 19, 2010)

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation - Itasca

         130 S. Forest Avenue

         Itasca, IL 60143

Cost: $450 including all class materials

 

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application

 

registration closed

 

This 12-week Raptor Internship provides hands-on training in all aspects of caring for captive birds of prey. Successful course completion will prepare attendees for careers in wildlife, for appropriately caring for and maintaining captive raptors and for raptor handling for educational programs, including volunteer positions with Flint Creek Wildlife. Interested parties must complete application.

 

Raptor Internship

Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010 -
      Saturday, April 3, 2010

      (no class Saturday, March 27, 2010)

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation - Itasca

         130 S. Forest Avenue

         Itasca, IL 60143

Cost: $450 including all class materials

 

download brochure

 

application

 

registration closed

 

This 12-week Raptor Internship provides hands-on training in all aspects of caring for captive birds of prey. Successful course completion will prepare attendees for careers in wildlife, for appropriately caring for and maintaining captive raptors and for raptor handling for educational programs, including volunteer positions with Flint Creek Wildlife. Interested parties must complete application.