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do you do the WILD 5?
These 5 simple actions can save wild lives in your neighborhood. Join the challenge, get your Wild 5 Card, and unlock 30 days of easy actions you can take to help wildlife—without even leaving the house!
The Wild 5 Checklist
Wildlife needs our help—and you can make a big difference. Start with these 5 actions:
Ditch Glue Traps
Use humane options like repellents and barriers—so you don’t hurt innocent wildlife by mistake.

Get Your Wild Card
We’ll send you a digital Wild Card: a simple, color-coded guide to wildlife-friendly living.
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What You’ll Receive
- Instant Wild Card with practical tips and product swaps
- Weekly emails with tools and ideas for easy changes you can make
- Links to ethical alternatives—like owl boxes, decals, humane traps, and dark-sky bulbs
- Online actions you can support (like a petition against glue traps)
Built by the wildlife experts behind the Giant Screen/IMAX film Wild Rescue, the Wild Welcome Project, and the Santa Barbara Care Network.

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- Inspire friends to join the movement
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Wildlife Crossings Happen Anywhere 🌿 Highways aren’t the only places where animals cross paths with people. In June, with baby season in full swing and summer adventures calling, even your driveway, neighborhood trail, or favorite sidewalk can turn into a busy wildlife crossing! 🐾 Slow down—whether you’re driving, biking, or walking. 🐾 Keep dogs leashed, especially in areas with lots of wildlife movement. 🐾 Watch for signs of animal paths—trampled grass, worn trails, or burrows nearby. Let’s give our wild neighbors a little extra space to move safely through their world. 🦌💚 💬 Ever spotted a wild critter on your walk? Share your sighting below! #WildWelcome #WildlifeCrossings #CoexistWithWildlife #ProtectWildlife #SummerAdventuresButton
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🔨🐾 Before you power wash, trim, or tear down—take a closer look. Your summer home project might be disrupting wild families living just outside your door. Birds nest under eaves, squirrels raise babies in attics, and foxes or raccoons may den under decks or sheds. These animals aren’t just passing through—they’re raising young. Disturbing them can cause serious harm. ✋ Before you begin: • Check for nests in shrubs, trees, or building eaves • Listen for chirping, rustling, or animal tracks • Delay trimming bushes or trees until fall if you suspect nesting • Found a den mid-project? Pause and call a local wildlife center for help With a little awareness, you can protect the wild lives that call your yard home. 📣 Share with a neighbor planning a big project #WildWelcome #ProtectWildlife #LivingWithWildlife #CoexistWithNature #WildlifePSAButton
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Wild Neighbors 101: Skunks, Coyotes & Raccoons 🦝🦊 Living alongside these clever critters? It’s all about coexistence! 🐾 Secure your trash and pet food to reduce tempting scents. 🐾 Avoid feeding wildlife🐾 If you see them, stay calm. Give them space and let them move on. 🌙 Remember: peaceful coexistence means a safer, healthier neighborhood for everyone—humans and animals alike. 💬 Got a story about your wild neighbors? Share it in the comments!Button
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🌟 Big news! Marc Summers—beloved host of Double Dare and Unwrapped—has officially joined Wild Rescue as our narrator! 🎬 The official trailer just dropped, giving you a first look at the heartwarming and visually stunning stories of wildlife rehabilitation and second chances. 🐾 Experience Wild Rescue in IMAX® and giant screen theaters starting June 27, 2025. Find a theater near you at: www.wildrescuemovie.com #WildRescueMovie #RealMarcSummers #GiantScreen #IMAX #WildlifeRehabilitationButton
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What Happens When You Feed Us? 🦝🍞 It’s tempting to leave a little treat out for your wild neighbors—after all, what harm could it do? But here’s the thing: feeding wildlife, even with the best intentions, can cause more harm than good. It can make animals reliant on humans, spread diseases, and even attract predators to busy areas. Instead, a great wat to keep wildlife wild and thriving is to plant native plant species to provide natural food sources. 🪴🌻 💬 Have you ever been surprised by wildlife near your home? Share your story below and let’s chat about safe ways to coexist! #WildWelcome #KeepWildlifeWild #RespectWildlife #ProtectWildlife #WildlifeEducationButton
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Chipmunk Spotlight! 🌰🐿️ Did you know these little foragers are nature’s seed planters? Chipmunks can stash up to five times their body weight in food underground to prep for winter. Their cheek pouches expand like grocery bags, helping them carry loads of snacks. By spreading seeds and fungi spores, they play a crucial role in keeping forests healthy. These climbers may stick close to the ground, but don’t underestimate their climbing skills! Let’s give a shout-out to chipmunks—tiny but mighty helpers of the ecosystem. 💚 💬 Ever spotted a chipmunk in your neighborhood? Share your stories below! #WildWelcome #ChipmunkSpotlight #WildlifeFacts #NatureHelpers #ProtectWildlifeButton
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National Trails Day, June 7! 🌿👣 Get ready to hit the trails—but let’s do it responsibly! 🐾 Keep pets leashed to protect both wildlife and your furry friends. 🚫 Respect wildlife signs—nesting areas and sensitive habitats need space. 🧭 Stay on marked paths to protect fragile ecosystems. When we recreate responsibly, we help keep trails wild and welcoming for everyone—animals included! 📅 Mark your calendar and plan your trail day with nature in mind. 🔗 Swipe for simple ways to make your next hike wildlife-friendly. 💬 Share if you’ll be exploring this National Trails Day! #wildwelcome #coexistwithwildlife #nationaltrailsday #wildlifeButton
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HAWK SPOTLIGHT! ⭐ Did you know? 🦅 Hawks have eight times the visual acuity of humans, allowing them to spot prey from over a mile away. 🎬 The Red-tailed Hawk is one of the most commonly seen raptors in North America and is often used in Hollywood films to represent all raptors. 💪 Their talons are incredibly strong, capable of exerting over 200 pounds of pressure per square inch 🌎 Some hawk species, like the Swainson’s Hawk, migrate over 5,000 miles between North and South America. #WildWelcome #CoexistWithWildlife #Hawks #HawkRescue #UrbanWildlife #ProtectWildlife #Wildlife #Nature #wildrescueButton
