The Coral Springs Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital; DBA Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital (SNC) is a vital 501c3 organization serving South Florida.
We are a volunteer-driven organization, founded in 1995 by a dedicated group of volunteers committed to helping wildlife.
Our mission is twofold:
*To rehabilitate injured, sick, and orphaned wild, native animals and return them to their natural habitat. We also maintain habitats for animals that cannot be released due to their injuries or non-native status.
*To provide environmental education to students and adults virtually, as well as through outreach programs and in-house field trips for schools, scouts, civic groups.
The Covid-19 pandemic changed the world. It also changed the way in which we bring environmental education to schools. Our most popular program, Meet Your Wildlife Friends, has been successfully adapted to a virtual medium.
Our environmental camp is geared toward 6- 12-year-olds. It is offered during every major school break. Campers enjoy activities such as animal encouters, guest speakers, crafts and games.
This hands-on presentation uses artifacts and live animals to instill a message of good stewardship and offers a unique experience to get up close with nature.
Our Green Team offers volunteers the opportunity to help us maintain our landscaping and gardens. The Green Team meets weekly.
Volunteers help us during outreach programs by offering information about who we are and what we do. These events are important in order to make connections with our community.