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RWS staff members are available to respond to a wide variety of inquiries involving wild animals, coexistence and stewardship, environmental affairs, and human-wildlife conflicts, The Sanctuary also maintains a large library of digital images of current and past wildlife patients that we are happy to share for credited use. Please contact:
Sarah Cooperman, Executive Director
sarah@rockfishwildlifesanctuary.org
(434) 207-2417
Please visit our Upcoming Events page to learn more about where you can find the Sanctuary in our community.
November 20, 2024
Wildlife sanctuary takes in 1,000 patients this year so far
The very big milestone came in the form of a very small package. Two orphaned white-footed mice were rescued from Charlottesville and transported to Rockfish for care.
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November 8, 2024
In the Rockfish Valley, an Animal Sanctuary Celebrates 20 Years
Nature can be brutal, but a good many of the serious injuries Sarah Cooperman sees in her patients at the Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary are caused by humans...
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June 30, 2024
Tattoo fundraiser supports Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary
People were at Moose’s by the Creek the weekend of June 30 getting some new ink and it was all for charity.
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February 9, 2024
‘Hugs N’ Bugs:’ Name a worm after an ex at Nelson County animal sanctuary
If you are not feeling the love this Valentine’s Day, one wildlife sanctuary in Nelson County has an idea.
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February 8, 2024
Wildlife sanctuary raising funds by letting you name bug after an ex
The Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary in Nelson County is adding a fun or revengeful twist to Valentine’s Day.
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October 4, 2023
Climate change brings a growing challenge for wildlife sanctuary
Executive Director Sarah Cooperman spoke with Sandy Hausman (Virginia Public Radio) about the impacts of climate change on RWS's work.
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May 24, 2023
Down the foxhole
"The Big Picture" feature in C-Ville Weekly, written about a fox rehab success story at RWS.
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May 7, 2023
Selvedge Brewing hosts baby shower for Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary
Our "wildlife baby shower" at Selvedge Brewing helped RWS collect much-needed items for our wildlife baby season.
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April 1, 2023
Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary renests two Great Horned Owlets
The Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary and the Virginia Department of Forestry recently helped to renest two baby Great Horned owls.
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March 29, 2023
'Green Future of Nelson' expo highlights conservation, natural resources
RWS was a featured participant at an expo celebrating Nelson County's conservation-oriented businesses and groups.
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January 11, 2023
There's A Little-Known Wildlife Sanctuary In Virginia And It's Magical
This animal sanctuary in Virginia is one where all ages can learn about the importance of protecting Virginia’s native species.
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April 7, 2022
Nelson County women committed to protecting animals
The "Founding Mothers" helping Nelson County's domestic and wild animals.
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December 24, 2021
Baby squirrels at wildlife sanctuary show signs of climate change
Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary has received its latest ever baby wildlife admission. It's a sign that animals are picking up on climate change.
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November 14, 2019
North Branch welcomes wildlife in just long enough to learn
North Branch School welcomed a few guests Thursday, including a sleepy opossum, a slithery snake, and a friendly turtle.
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July 24, 2019
Teach a Reporter: Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary
Reporter Erin Conway joins staff member Sarah Cooperman at the Sanctuary for a "day in the life" as a wildlife rehabilitator.
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June 7, 2019
Fantastic Mr. Fox, at Home in Crozet
Living alongside foxes and red fox kits, with input from the Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary team.
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