North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre

North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre We are a non-profit organization that cares for the well-being of Vancouver Island wildlife.
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Wildlife Garden‘Dan’s Nook’ Wildlife Garden was developed to support habitat and food sources for local pollinators as w...
06/07/2026

Wildlife Garden

‘Dan’s Nook’ Wildlife Garden was developed to support habitat and food sources for local pollinators as well as for public education, providing an example of how gardeners can build a sanctuary for wildlife. Planted with various native and non-native, non-invasive plants chosen for their known value to wildlife, it provides food, shelter and nesting sites for local wildlife including birds and frogs, as well as dragonflies, damselflies and other aquatic insects.

These young Merganser ducklings arrived in care after being dropped by a predator onto a busy roadway. While many young ...
06/07/2026

These young Merganser ducklings arrived in care after being dropped by a predator onto a busy roadway. While many young birds don’t survive encounters like this, these ducklings were fortunate to be found and brought to us quickly.

After a thorough assessment, they were admitted for supportive care and monitoring. Our team will continue to ensure they remain healthy and develop the skills they’ll need before eventually returning to the wild.

Our young Great Horned Owlets are growing up quickly! We currently have three youngsters in our care, and while they may...
06/05/2026

Our young Great Horned Owlets are growing up quickly! We currently have three youngsters in our care, and while they may look cute and fluffy, they're already well on their way to becoming the fierce predators their species is known for.

Did you know that a Great Horned Owl's grip strength can be 5–10 times stronger than that of an average adult human? Their powerful talons help them catch and hold prey with remarkable force. 🦉

Highways Are Our Killing FieldsDeer are the most often struck wildlife on BC roads, involved in nearly three out of ever...
06/02/2026

Highways Are Our Killing Fields
Deer are the most often struck wildlife on BC roads, involved in nearly three out of every four wildlife collisions. What brings wildlife close to the roads? Fawns following their mothers are frequently killed. The animals may be running from predators or searching for food. Litter thrown from vehicle windows can be a big attractant. Read more....

Bald eagles go through a complex, 5-year transformation to reach their iconic adult plumage.
06/02/2026

Bald eagles go through a complex, 5-year transformation to reach their iconic adult plumage.

Window strikes kill an estimated 16 to 42 million birds annually in Canada, with British Columbia experiencing high seas...
06/01/2026

Window strikes kill an estimated 16 to 42 million birds annually in Canada, with British Columbia experiencing high seasonal tolls. Over 70 of these collisions occur at low-rises and residential homes, typically driven by window reflections of nearby foliage or transparent glass that birds cannot perceive.

WindowAlert is a static-cling decal that you can apply to your windows. The decal contains a component that reflects ultraviolent sunlight that help birds see windows and avoid striking the glass.

How to Help Injured or Orphaned WildlifeWild animals face many dangers, but a few simple actions from us can make a huge...
05/31/2026

How to Help Injured or Orphaned Wildlife

Wild animals face many dangers, but a few simple actions from us can make a huge difference:

• Don’t toss food from your car. Even “compostable” scraps attract rodents, which draw raptors to roads where they are often hit by vehicles. Take all garbage and compost home.

• Leave baby animals where you find them. Most aren’t abandoned , their mothers are out feeding. Human contact can cause imprinting and reduce their chances of survival.

• Avoid cutting trees or clearing brush during nesting season. Birds and small mammals may be raising young inside.

• Choose non‑toxic alternatives to lead shot. Old lead in our waterways can poison waterfowl and the raptors that eat them. Encouraging hunters to switch to steel shot helps protect wildlife.

• Report electrocuted or injured large birds. Call NIWRA or the Ministry of Environment, then notify BC Hydro so they can fix the hazard and prevent future injuries.

If you find an injured wild animal, contact NIWRA for guidance. Small actions from all of us help keep wildlife safe.

Our first goslings of the year are growing up so fast. They’ve moved from the nursery and are now in a larger outdoor en...
05/31/2026

Our first goslings of the year are growing up so fast. They’ve moved from the nursery and are now in a larger outdoor enclosure that allows them space to stretch their wings and learn how to fly!

Love getting your hands a little dirty for a good cause?Our Wildlife Garden is looking for a few more volunteers to join...
05/30/2026

Love getting your hands a little dirty for a good cause?
Our Wildlife Garden is looking for a few more volunteers to join the crew!

It’s just one 4‑hour shift a week, and you’ll be helping keep the garden healthy, beautiful, and welcoming for the visitors who enjoy it.

No fancy gardening skills needed — just enthusiasm, reliability, and a love for nature.

If this sounds like your kind of happy place, fill out an application. We’d love to have you join the team.
https://www.niwra.org/give-volunteer/volunteer-program

Are you looking for a few plants to spruce up your garden? Our plant sale has begun! We have some great options at incr...
05/29/2026

Are you looking for a few plants to spruce up your garden? Our plant sale has begun! We have some great options at incredible prices.
Come check them out. All proceeds stay here at NIWRA.

Address

1240 Leffler Road
Parksville, BC
V0R1V0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12502488534

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