# Event Details - **Event Name**: Raptor Rehabilitation & Rodenticide Awareness with Dr. Burwell - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Want to learn about raptor rehabilitation and the impact of rodenticides? Join us for an afternoon of lectures and hands-on training.About this Event Join us on January 24th for an afternoon of educational lectures covering the fundamentals of raptor rehabilitation. The course will be taught by certified wildlife rehabilitator and veterinarian Dr. Belinda Burwell and will cover essential raptor rehabilitation skills geared toward at-home rehabbers. Next, participants will learn how rodenticides impact raptors negatively. This event is hosted in partnership with (Animal Education and Rescue Organization)and is open to anyone interested in attending.The training will provide wildlife caregivers and apprentices with guidance on:How to identify which raptors need intervention and which do notBest practices for stabilizing and housing injured adult raptors before transportUnderstanding normal baby raptor development and when and how to intervenePractical tips for rehabbers who may be offering guidance over the phone or providing initial stabilization prior to transferBecause the majority of raptors admitted to rehabilitation are injured adults there will be a special emphasis on safe handling, transport, and triage for adults. During the training, cadaver birds will be available to demonstrate proper bandaging and handling techniques, providing participants with valuable hands-on experience.About Dr. Belinda BurwellWith 40 years of veterinary experience treating domestic and exotic pets, and native wildlife. She is currently in practice at Plaza Pet Clinic in Winchester, and also runs a non-profit called Wildlife Veterinary Care, an organization offering free veterinary care to injured and sick wildlife.Her goals as a veterinarian are assuring the availability of quality veterinary care for all the animals in our community, and teaching the public to care about animals.In 1998, she was a founder of the Valley Emergency Veterinary Clinic in Winchester, and in 2000 started the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization. When her children were young, she started the 4H Naturalist’s Club in Clarke County as an organization offering hands-on learning about nature and the environment to children.She has been rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife since 1987, and became a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator through the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. As a wildlife rehabilitator, she has experience rehabilitating more than 200 different species of Virginia’s native wildlife.She has served on the Certified Wildlife Rehabillitator Examination Board, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Committee, and on the Advisory Board of the Animal Rescue Fund. In addition, she is a Virginia Master Naturalist and Course Instructor.Registration for this event is required. This program's proceeds will be split between AERO and NVBA. Any event questions should be sent via email and to addressed to Amanda at info@nvbirdalliance.org . - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reston/raptor-rehabilitation-and-rodenticide-awareness-with-dr-burwell/100001978840501208 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: National Wildlife Federation - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.39, max: 27.98, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Reston - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: National Wildlife Federation - **lat**: 38.9518845 - **long**: -77.3312948 - **full address**: National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Raptor Rehabilitation & Rodenticide Awareness with Dr. Burwell - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/6762c114a196a7f256db7b0a46939d344203b75a4be6f9eccd15e800ce7e6bf4-rimg-w1200-h598-dc607631-gmir.jpg?v=1769589573 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Raptor Rehabilitation & Rodenticide Awareness with Dr. Burwell being held? - **A:** Raptor Rehabilitation & Rodenticide Awareness with Dr. Burwell takes place on Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Raptor Rehabilitation & Rodenticide Awareness with Dr. Burwell? - **A:** Ticket prices for Raptor Rehabilitation & Rodenticide Awareness with Dr. Burwell range from USD 17 to USD 28 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 28 + USD 3 feeAvailableWildlife Rehabber TicketsUSD 17 + USD 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Raptor Rehabilitation & Rodenticide Awareness with Dr. Burwell? - **A:** Raptor Rehabilitation & Rodenticide Awareness with Dr. Burwell is organized by Audubon Society of Northern Virginia. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Raptor Rehabilitation & Rodenticide Awareness with Dr. Burwell is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Reston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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