The Wildlife Center of Virginia will conduct two training classes on wildlife rehabilitation on July 12 that are part of an ongoing series of wildlife education and training sessions.

The classes, which will be held on Saturday, July 12 in at Lord Fairfax Community College in Middletown, Virginia, are designed for people interested in learning more about wildlife rehabilitation by providing basic health care for wildlife. 

The July 12 classes include:

•  Introduction to Wildlife Capture, Restraint, Handling and Transportation. This is an essential class for those interested in wildlife rehabilitation, including volunteers holding a permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia to treat injured and orphaned wildlife, as well as those interested in capturing and transporting wild animals.  

Drawing on more than 25 years of experience at the Wildlife Center, this class includes presentation of effective capture, restraint, and handling techniques to protect both the animal and the human handler.  The class includes a slide presentation on some of the most commonly seen species in wildlife rehabilitation as well as demonstrations using stuffed animals and commercial safety equipment.  The class will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

•  Wildlife Zoonoses.  Zoonoses are diseases of animals that are transmissible to humans.  Those who work closely with animals may be at an increased risk for disease transmission.  This class which will run from, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., focuses on the major wildlife zoonoses in mammals, birds and reptiles that may be a threat to wildlife rehabilitators and veterinarians.

The classes will be held in Room 124 of Lord Fairfax Community College in Middletown. The fee for each class is $15.  Additional information, and class registration information, is available at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (540) 942-9453.