Have you ever wondered if a species at risk could be living in your backyard? Tomorrow we explore what it means to be a species at risk in Ontario and how you 🫵 can help. 📍Visit us August 12th at the Beacock Library 3–4pm 📚! #LondonOntario #LdnOnt
Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Centre
@salthavenwildlife.bsky.social
Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre Located in Strathroy, Ontario 🇨🇦 For help with sick, injured or orphaned wildlife call 519-264-2440 https://www.salthaven.org
Save the dates! 📅 We have a wild August ahead. Here are all the places you can find the Salthaven team throughout the month #LondonOntario👇
We did it! On Saturday, we surpassed the total number of patients admitted for all of 2025. And the summer season is not over yet! Thank you for supporting local wildlife and the work Salthaven does 💙
We've admitted 1,059 patients so far this year... that is 12 patients away from our 2025 total of 1,071 patients. That's absolutely wild. 🤯 Thank you for continuing to support wildlife rehabilitation!!
We've admitted 1,059 patients so far this year... that is 12 patients away from our 2025 total of 1,071 patients. That's absolutely wild. 🤯 Thank you for continuing to support wildlife rehabilitation!!
The Bird Day Tattoo Flash Fundraiser is a week away!📆 Head to our Instagram page and check out the pinned 'Flash Ready to Book' post to see what designs are available and info on how to book. And while you're there, make sure to give all the amazing artists and shops participating a follow! #ldnont
📣 Wild Fridays is taking a short summer break and will return on Friday, September 4th at 4:20pm on 980 CFPL. September's topic is vultures!
🧺 We'll be at Covent Garden Market Saturday, August 8th 8am–1pm! Come say hello, browse Salthaven merchandise, and chat with our team about Ontario's amazing wildlife. See you at the market! 🫶
We are visiting the #Glencoe Library this Friday, July 31st, from 11:15am – 12:00pm! 📚 Discover amazing animal adaptations, learn how environmental contaminants affect #Canadianwildlife, and easy ways you can make a difference for nature. See you there! 🫶
Looking for something to do this weekend? Visit our booth at the Western Fair District Market! See you there 🫵 📅 Sat, July 25th 8am–3pm 📅 Sun, July 26th 10am–2pm 📍 The Market at Western Fair District 900 King Street, London, Ontario
Thanks to everyone who supported our 2024 Giving Tuesday campaign, the repairs to our flight pen are now complete! We were able to replace the torn shade netting, repair the protective tarps, and reinforce the side walls, helping us create a safer space for wildlife to recover. Thank you!!
Go outside. Touch grass. Listen to a wildlife podcast. 🎙️ Press play on Wild About Wildlife wherever you listen to podcasts.
Join us Saturday, July 11th from 9am–12pm at the Komoka Community Market! Come say hi, grab some Salthaven merch, and chat with us about wildlife. Donations are always welcome and help support Ontario's local wildlife in need. See you at the market! 📅 Saturday, July 11th 📍 1 Tunks Lane, Komoka, ON
📣 Join Brian Salt and Mike Stubbs for Wild Fridays, to discuss Toxins in Nature. Friday, July 10th, 4:20pm on #980CFPL
It is HOT out there! Wildlife may need a little extra help staying cool and hydrated. Here’s how you can help wildlife during this #heatwave:
#AmazonPrimeDay is here! Help support Salthaven through June 26 by shopping our wish list. We’re especially in need of medium nitrile gloves, Kleenex, paper towel, 4” D-ring binders, enrichment toys, and hand soap. Thank you! 🌟https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/30FXEDNZMSHQ6
Thanks for the five-star review Angela! Whether they’re furry, feathery or scaly, our goal is to help listeners better understand the wildlife we live with and steps we can take to help them thrive. Listen to #WildAboutWildlife on your favourite #podcast platform!
Join us this Sat, June 20 from 8am - 1pm at Covent Garden Market! Grab some Salthaven merch, and chat with us about Ontario’s incredible wildlife. Whether you have wildlife questions or just want to learn more about the animals we care for, we’d love to meet you!
We get it, #climatechange is a massive issue. While you may not be able to change when or where rain falls, you can still make an impact, especially when it comes to saving our #songbirds. 🎙️ @westernu.ca @birdfiddler.bsky.social @animalsonthemove.bsky.social
When you think of climate change, you probably picture heatwaves. But for birds, the real danger might be the rain. 🎙️In our next episode of Wild About Wildlife, researchers share a surprising threat to global bird populations.👇
Important update for monthly donors: If your monthly donation has stopped, it will need to be reactivated following our recent donation system update. To continue your support, visit www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/144131 to reactivate. Thank you for helping wildlife in need!
Why did the turtle cross the road? 🐢 To prove he wasn't chicken! Discover how you can safely help our slow-moving friends reach the other side in this rewind of our Wild About Wildlife episode, “Talking Turtles”. Stream it now wherever you get your podcasts!
🧺🥕 Join us at the Masonville Farmers’ Market on Friday, May 29th from 8am–1pm! Stop by to chat wildlife with our team, learn about wildlife rehabilitation, browse merch, support local vendors, and donate to help the animals in our care. See you there!
It’s officially planting season! But before heading to the nursery, make sure you are planting with pollinators in mind. 🌱🦋🐝
Across Ontario, wildlife face increasing pressure from habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and human activity. #EndangeredSpeciesDay is a reminder that you can make a difference. Protect natural spaces, reduce pesticide use, and advocate for conservation. Once they are gone, they are gone!
Want more butterflies in your garden? It’s easier than you think! This month on Wild About Wildlife, we’re exploring how you can transform any space - from a balcony to a backyard - into a sanctuary for the pollinators that help keep our ecosystem running.
Join us this Saturday at #ScienceRendezvous 2026! Catch our wildlife talk at 3:00 PM and explore a full day of hands-on science fun for all ages. 📅 May 9 | 12–6 PM 📍 Thompson Arena, Western University #londonontario Free to attend!
Ever had a snake fall out of a shirt? That happened to one family and led to us rescuing 362 snakes from their home! Read the full story and more jaw-dropping wildlife encounters in our latest blog www.salthaven.org/s/stories/me...
They’ve got a reputation… but do they deserve it? This Friday, May 1st at 4:20pm Brian joins Mike Stubbs on CFPL #AM980 to talk #CanadaGeese. From rooftop rescues to fierce family loyalty, we are setting the record straight on one of the most misunderstood birds.
This #EarthDay, reflect on how your choices shape the world around you. Conscious consumption isn’t about going without. Small changes add up. Reuse what you can, support local, and help protect the wildlife we share this space with! 🌎💙