named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Beaver Rehabilitation Program
Specialized care and prerelease support for injured and orphaned beavers, including a purpose-built pond and enclosures for natural behavior reintegration
Bo the Beaver Education Program
Community outreach initiative using Bo, a non-releasable beaver ambassador, to educate the public about beaver ecology, conservation, and coexistence
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation
Licensed care for injured, orphaned, and displaced wildlife species beyond beavers, with medical treatment, feeding, and enclosure management provided by trained rehabilitators
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release 2 activities
- Public guidance on wildlife interventionProvides the public with science-based guidance on when and how to respond to encounters with injured or orphaned wildlife, particularly baby beavers, emphasizing observation from a distance and directing people to contact trained professionals for rescue and rehabilitation.
- Wildlife rescue and rehabilitationOperates a licensed wildlife rehabilitation center providing rescue, care, and treatment for injured and orphaned wild animals, including beavers and pigeons, through a team of licensed rehabilitators and veterinary collaborators. The organization maintains a 10-acre sanctuary in New York state with a specially crafted pond to support recovery.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Environmental education outreach using animal ambassadorsConducts community education programs featuring Bo the Beaver, a non-releasable rescued beaver and certified educational ambassador, to teach about beaver ecology and conservation through school visits, public talks, hikes, and events across New York's Capital Region.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Publication of educational materials on beaver ecologyAuthored and published the book "Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America," which explores the ecological and cultural significance of beavers in shaping American landscapes and ecosystems.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$151K
Contributions & grants$151K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$200%
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expenses
Total expenses$69K
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balance sheet
Total assets$104K
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Net assets$104K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- ABC News Partner — Featured coverage of Bo the Beaver and WILD FOR LIFE INC's environmental education efforts.
- ABC News Partner — Featured coverage of WILD FOR LIFE INC's work.
- Alexis Partner — Contact person for sponsorship inquiries related to the First Annual Beaver Ball.
- Alexis Broz Animal Rehabilitation Facility Partner — Collaborates with the facility where Bo, a rescued beaver, is housed and certified as an educational ambassador.
- Artisanal Brew Works Partner — Collaborates with Artisanal Brew Works to host events and sell exclusive merchandise for fundraising.
- Artisanal Brew Works Partner — Hosts WILD FOR LIFE INC's International Beaver Day event.
- BSNB Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Beaver Ball 2026 event.
- Bill McKibben Partner — Endorsed the book "Beaverland," highlighting its historical and environmental insights.
- Hartland Cards Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Beaver Ball 2026 event.
- KD & Rea Law Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Beaver Ball 2026 event.
- MLB Industries Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Beaver Ball 2026 event.
- Mark Kurlansky Partner — Provided a review of "Beaverland," emphasizing its narrative and ecological themes.
- NYS DEC Government — State agency referenced for locating licensed wildlife rehabilitators, indicating regulatory and operational alignment.
- New York State Government — Licensed wildlife rehabilitators operating under state regulations and collaborating with state-wide veterinarians and specialists.
- North Country Wild Care Partner — Collaborates with North Country Wild Care to provide care for injured or abandoned beavers.
- North Country Wildcare Partner — Referred partner organization for wildlife rehabilitation support when WILD FOR LIFE INC is unavailable or at capacity.
- Pompa Bros. Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Beaver Ball 2026 event.
- Sy Montgomery Partner — Featured contributor providing endorsement for the book "Beaverland."
- Wild Bird Junction Partner — Hosts WILD FOR LIFE INC's community events featuring Bo the Beaver.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education Through Animal Ambassadors and Storytelling 119 orgsmethodology: story-based wildlife education and advocacyBy using rescued animals as educational ambassadors and sharing their personal stories, we foster emotional engagement and shift public perceptions toward conservation, because narrative and direct experience are more effective than information alone in driving behavioral change.shared approach: Rescue-to-Education Loop →
- Coexistence-Based Conservation 20 orgsmethodology: coexistence-ecosystem-healthBy promoting coexistence with species like beavers, we improve ecosystem health and resilience, because their natural behaviors—such as wetland creation—benefit biodiversity and human communities alike.shared approach: Integrated Rehabilitation and Education →
- Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release for Ecological Restoration 20 orgsmethodology: wildlife_rehabilitationBy rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured and orphaned wildlife, we restore individuals to local populations and support broader ecosystem health, because individual animal welfare and ecological balance are interdependent.shared approach: Integrated Rehabilitation and Education →