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Does this Animal Need Help?
2025-08-12 18:00:00 2025-08-12 19:00:00 America/New_York Does this Animal Need Help? The Wildlife Rescue League based in Northern Virginia will share when and how to help (or not) wild animals in our neighborhoods. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Tuesday, August 12
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-12 18:00:00 2025-08-12 19:00:00 America/New_York Does this Animal Need Help? The Wildlife Rescue League based in Northern Virginia will share when and how to help (or not) wild animals in our neighborhoods. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

The Wildlife Rescue League based in Northern Virginia will share when and how to help (or not) wild animals in our neighborhoods.

You find a fledgling bird on the ground-does it need your help?
You find a fawn in your yard-does it need your help?
You find a baby squirrel on the ground-does it need your help?


We always want to help wildlife, but wildlife doesn't always need our help.  Learn about situations where you can help and where you should "leave the bunny alone!"

The Wildlife Rescue League is a community-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization comprised of wildlife rehabilitators and other volunteers. Our mission is to support the rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife and, through education, to foster appreciation of our wild neighbors. 

Contact mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for more information. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability |

TAGS: | Wildlife | Sustainability | Rescue | animals |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
Hours
Mon, Jul 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: A11, A12, F19
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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