Audubon Everglades Presents

“Local Bird and Wildlife Rescue”

Presented by Amy Kight, Executive Director, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 7:00PM
Zoom-Hosted Presentation (advance registration required)
6:45-7:00PM Social time with fellow members and presenters

Join us as we welcome Amy Kight, the Executive Director of Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, Florida. Amy is planning to have several native species on hand for her presentation, while she shares their fascinating and often precarious stories of rescue and rehabilitation. She will discuss the importance and impact of our native species to the environment. Amy will also give us an in-depth look at the history, mission and future of Busch Wildlife Sanctuary.

Amy Kight
Amy has over 25 years’ experience working with animals and wildlife – 17 of those with Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. She served as the Sanctuary’s Education Director for five years before being promoted to Animal Care Director and then Executive Director in 2017.  Prior to coming to the Sanctuary, Amy served as Palm Beach County’s Wildlife Officer. She holds multiple certifications including Florida Animal Control Officer, Chemical Capture, and is an internationally certified Wildlife Rehabilitator. Amy holds degrees in both Psychology and Veterinary Technology. 

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is a non-profit organization in Palm Beach County that rescues sick, injured, and orphaned native Florida wildlife.  Over the years, they have rescued deer, foxes, screech owls, hawks, bald eagles, squirrels, birds, and many others. The Sanctuary relies on the public to bring injured wildlife to their wildlife hospital. When that isn’t possible, their volunteer rescue team is sent out to rescue animals that the public can’t, such as raccoons, great blue herons, bobcats, foxes, etc. Last year, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary had over 5,200 patients brought to their hospital for rehabilitation with the goal of releasing healthy animals back into the wild. Their Environmental Education Program, a curriculum-based program gives children and families the opportunity to learn about native plant and animal species and participate in conservation efforts to protect and preserve Florida’s wildlife, natural resources, and endangered species.

Audubon Everglades and Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
Audubon Everglades and Busch Wildlife Sanctuary are partnering to create the “Native Neighbors Wild Bird Garden.” As mentioned in the July Kite, we have been awarded a grant by Palm Beach County to create a garden for the community and visitors of Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. The garden will provide the opportunity to experience and learn about native plants, birds, and pollinators and provide food sources and shelter for native birds and pollinators to thrive. It will show visitors how they can create a similar garden in their own yards to help wildlife, conserve water, and limit pesticide usage. Native birds and pollinators are in jeopardy due to habitat loss, climate change, and pesticides. We can make a difference and support recovery through collaborative efforts and conservation strategies like this that strengthen neighborhood engagement and improve the quality of life for community members and local wildlife.

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