Be a Wildlife Samaritan

A wildlife samaritan is someone who stops and cares when it comes to wildlife and our natural world. Here are simple ways you can become a wildlife samaritan:

Habitat creation and maintenance

Certify your backyard as a wildlife habitat

• Plant native species and remove invasive plants
• Create water sources and shelter for local wildlife

Education and advocacy

Stay informed on local and national conservation issues

• Write to elected officials supporting wildlife-friendly legislation 
  • Visit Defenders of Wildlife for quick and easy ways to make your voice heard.
• Participate in community education events

Support for wildlife rehabilitation

• Volunteer at a local wildlife rehabilitation center
• Provide financial support to rehabilitation efforts
• Learn proper procedures for assisting injured wildlife

Conservation volunteering

• Participate in local conservation projects (e.g., habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring)
• Join or support conservation organizations

Sustainable living practices

• Reduce use of pesticides and harmful chemicals
• Implement bird-safe practices (e.g., window collision prevention)
• Minimize light pollution