Ambassador Updates
Updates on Diana’s education ambassadors (and some pets)
Phoebe (Fox Squirrel)
Phoebe the fox squirrel is now a member of the education ambassadors at Ohio Wildlife Center.
Peter (Rabbit)
Peter held a special place in Diana’s heart, as a domestic bunny rescue from the wildlife hotline – A family’s dog had killed the mother, and the rabbits were domestic so OWC was unable to assist. Wanting to avert further tragedy, Peter and his siblings were hand raised by Diana and adopted out. Peter was the one Diana kept. Longtime friend, mentor, and advocate Kristi offered Peter a forever home, and we could not imagine a more appropriate or perfect place.
Glinda the Groundhog (Woodchuck)
Glinda is now known as “Wynonna” at the Wild Hearts African Farm. She is already a cherished member of their education programs.
Presto and Allegro (Blue Jays)
Presto and Allegro now reside at the Brukner Nature Center, a close partner of For All Species Education throughout the years. Their distinctive “Woo hoo!” that Diana taught them will delight visitors for years.
Sheldon and Amy (Woodland Box Turtles)
Sheldon and Amy have been adopted into the Ohio State Parks system. They are awaiting permanent placement in a park that will be on public display to visitors.
“The Grackle”
For All Species Education never named the Grackle, but is now a part of Brukner Nature Center’s residents. We are told he still loves to land on human heads, much to the delight of their volunteers.
Ophelia (Eastern Fox Squirrel)
Ophelia has been settling in well here at the Hudson Highlands Nature Center. She has been very active since moving into her new space and greets each person that comes up to the enclosure. She enjoys her enrichment boxes with fresh leaves and sticks and other than shelled nuts, her favorite snacks have been apple, sweet potato, and mushrooms. We are grateful to Diana for trusting us with Ophelia’s long term care.
Poppy (Virginia Opossum)
Poppy is a For All Species Education show favorite, winning over countless attendees who fell in love with on sight. Diana nicknamed her “the Pop star.” Poppy is a now a proud member of Ohio Wildlife Center’s education ambassadors.
Squirt (Map Turtle)
Squirt is now in the Ohio parks system, on display at the Blue Rock State Park. She will be moving to Dillon State Park after October, when traffic at Blue Rock slows down.
