Wildlife Day
Attention nature lovers of all ages: join us at Pasadena Humane on Sunday, October 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for our third annual Wildlife Day!
This FREE event features engaging talks from local wildlife experts, exciting hands-on activities for kids, and a lively marketplace offering artwork, native plants, and unique goods. Guests will also encounter incredible ambassador animals up close. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience, generously sponsored by Bob & Carol McCrary.
This event features:
Wildlife Talks Join us for a series of engaging presentations throughout the day, featuring wildlife experts:
- 11:15 – Urban Wildlife Rehab by Lauren Hamlett (Pasadena Humane)
- 11:30 – Transitioning an Outdoor Cat to Indoor Life by Rochelle Guardado (Pasadena Humane)
- 12:15 – Wildlife Post Fire by Kristin Ochoa (Chaney Trail Corridor)
- 1:15 – Living With Bears (California Department of Fish and Wildlife)
- 2:15 – Native Science 101 by Samantha Morales Johnson (San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians)
Interact, meet and greet with educational ambassador reptiles from local wildlife organizations:
- Southwest Herp Society
- Critter Adoptions
Vendor Marketplace Shop the local vendor marketplace for nature-inspired art, handmade gifts, native plants, garden supplies, and more – everything you need to bring a touch of the wild home. Vendors include:
- Patagonia
- Barefoot Seeker
- Srimoyee Handmade
- Californica Nursery
- Formosa
- SoCal Urban Gardens
- Altadena Seed Library
- Farm Fresh To You
- Mountain View Cemetery
Activities for KidsYoung animal lovers can get creative with hands-on activities, all while learning about the wild animals we see in our communities and at the shelter. Activities include:
- Wildlife Mask Coloring
- Seed Bombs
- Wildlife Sticker Station
- Measure Your Wingspan
And More, meet our wildlife partners and enjoy a cup of coffee from some amazing additional organizations:
- International Bird Rescue
- California Wildlife Center
- We Explore Earth
- Cougar Conservancy
- Chaney Trail Corridor Project
- Majano Coffee
- Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy
- Humane Pest Pro
About Pasadena Humane:Pasadena Humane is committed to creating a healthy, sustainable community that values all species. We strive to mitigate the human impact on the natural world through conversation, education, and rehabilitation. At our Sandra J. Goodspeed Wildlife Center, we care for injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife with the goal of releasing animals back to the wild.