Nature of Wildworks in Coarsegold Invites the Public to Be A Friend
A local wildlife rescue and education center is inviting the community to play a direct role in supporting the animals that call it home—through a simple, ongoing act of giving.
The Nature of Wildworks has launched its “Friend for Life” program, a monthly donation initiative designed to provide consistent, reliable funding for the care of its resident animals. The program offers community members an opportunity to contribute at a level that fits their budget, while helping sustain the day-to-day needs of a nonprofit dedicated to wildlife rescue and education.
At its core, the program is straightforward: supporters commit to a recurring monthly donation—starting at $10—that directly supports the animals living at the facility.
That steady funding plays a critical role. Unlike one-time donations, recurring contributions allow Wildworks to plan ahead and maintain consistent care for animals that rely on the facility for life. Many of these animals are non-releasable, meaning they cannot return to the wild and instead depend on long-term human care.
Those needs are both ongoing and substantial. Monthly donations help cover species-specific diets for a wide range of animals, along with routine parasite prevention, medications, and veterinary care. They also support enrichment activities—everything from training and exercise to toys and habitat interaction—designed to keep animals physically and mentally healthy.
Beyond daily care, the program also helps move larger projects forward. Current goals include improving animal enclosures with upgraded shelving and den spaces, adding features like pools for certain species, and continuing development of larger habitat areas such as a “Freedom Run,” aimed at giving animals more space to move and explore.
As a registered nonprofit, Wildworks emphasizes that donations go directly toward animal care and operational needs, including food, habitat maintenance, and veterinary expenses.
The organization, based in the mountain area, has become a familiar part of the local landscape—not just as a rescue facility, but as an educational resource. Through on-site visits and outreach programs, Wildworks works to help the public better understand native wildlife and the importance of coexisting with it.
The “Friend for Life” program builds on that mission by offering a way for the community to stay connected year-round. In addition to supporting the animals, members receive opportunities to engage more closely with the organization, including special events and experiences tied to the facility.
For those looking for a simple way to make a lasting local impact, the program offers an accessible entry point—one that turns a small monthly contribution into long-term support for wildlife right here in the foothills.
More information about the program, including how to sign up, can be found at The Nature of Wildworks website.
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