Community Connections - Giaquinto Wildlife Center with Alyssa Giaquinto & Bella the Barn Owl
- WMCT-TV News
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read
Join host Ryan Malyar and special co-host City Councilor Katie Robey as they welcome Alyssa Giaquinto from Giaquinto Wildlife Center and her amazing barn owl ambassador, Bella!
In this episode, we explore the incredible work of this local Marlborough nonprofit dedicated to wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education. Alyssa shares her journey from police officer to licensed wildlife rehabilitator, and discusses:
🦉 The mission of Giaquinto Wildlife Center and how they rescue and rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife
🦉 Bella's story and her role as an educational ambassador inspiring "wildlife heroes" of all ages
🦉 The dangers of rodenticides (rat poison) and how Marlborough became the first city in the area to ban them on city property
🦉 Tips for protecting local wildlife - from keeping cats indoors to proper trash disposal 🦉 Upcoming programs including the December 7th Holiday Stroll and December 13th "Owl Hour" at Marlborough Public Library
🦉 The new American Kestrel nesting box program coming to Ghiloni Park
Giaquinto Wildlife Center: Website: www.giaquintowildlifecenter.com Phone: 978-558-9068 Facebook: Giaquinto Wildlife Center
All educational programs are FREE and open to schools, libraries, scout troops, and community organizations!
Community Connections airs on WMCT-TV, Marlborough, Massachusetts
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