Throwback Thursday to May of last year when I began volunteering at a local wildlife rehabilitation center. Since then, I’ve logged more than 190 hours of service.
As a Wildlife Care Assistant, my days can include preparing and delivering specialized diets, helping with the daily care of animals recovering for release, and—on the best days—releasing them back into the wild.
This role has been such a rewarding way to give back. It’s also allowed me to put my biology degree—and my lifelong passion for science and the natural world—back to work in a very hands-on way.
Every shift is a reminder of how connected we are to the wildlife that shares our valley, and how important it is to protect their habitats. I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn, contribute, and live out this part of who I am.
Amy McHenry for Duvall Mayor 