We listen to portions of a presentation about Owls at Wild Birds Unlimited. We learn how to identify the various owls, learn about some of their habits, needs, and specilized characteristics. Presenters included WBU’s Matthew Card, Iowa Wildlife Center’s Director, Marlene Ehresman, and Center Volunteer Rehabilitator; Jen Dyche.
Liz Zuercher; Executive Director of the Story County Community Foundation, introduces us to Kelly Berquist with the Mary Greeley Medical Foundation and EMT, Nicholas Toornstra who discuss the major grant they received from the SCCF for their Third Way Project; a colaboration among several agencies in Ames where the goal is to provide alternative service for individuals who request assistance via the 911 System as a primary means of contact for help during times of mental health crisis, homelessness, welfare “checks” and other similar types of need. An initial priority of the project is the purchase of a suitable response vehicle stocked with basic equipment and modified to meet these specialized needs.
Susan Gwiasda Public Information Officer for the City of Ames Shares updates and reminds listeners of the upcoming City Council meeting and the Eco Chat that will be held at the Ames Public Library.
Then Ames Animal Control and Animal Shelter Supervisor Ron Edwards updates on happenings at the Ames Animal Shelter shares some timely information about some of the calls they get this time of the year about outdoor wildlife and companion animal needs.
Originally broadcast 02/22/2022
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