What makes Tallon Nightwalker with Northern Colorado Wildlife Center a good neighbor?

Ever wondered what happens to that injured hawk by the roadside or the orphaned fox kit in your neighborhood? Meet Talon Nightwalker, who along with his father founded Northern Colorado Wildlife Center to fill a critical gap in wildlife care services. Their journey from wildlife lovers to conservation entrepreneurs reveals the hidden challenges our wild neighbors face in an increasingly human-dominated landscape.

Talon dispels the myth that wildlife rehabilitation interferes with nature's course. With data showing 96% of their 2,500 annual patients suffering from human-related injuries—from vehicle collisions to cat attacks—the Center's work isn't disrupting natural processes but addressing our species' unintended consequences. Beyond treating injuries, they're cultivating environmental stewardship through education programs and habitat restoration projects, ensuring rehabilitated animals have healthy ecosystems to return to.

What truly distinguishes this organization is its community-centered approach to conservation. With 70 dedicated volunteers and supporters ranging from supply donors to children hosting wildlife-themed fundraisers, Talon demonstrates that meaningful conservation requires collective effort. His candid reflection on the challenge of learning to ask for help reveals a universal truth about sustainable impact—we accomplish more together than alone. Whether you're a potential volunteer, donor, or simply someone curious about the wild creatures sharing our communities, Northern Colorado Wildlife Center welcomes your interest. Visit their Drake and Timberline location in Fort Collins or explore nocawildlife.org to discover how you can become part of this vital mission to help our wild neighbors thrive.

To learn more about Northern Colorado Wildlife Center go to:
https://www.nocowildlife.org/

Northern Colorado Wildlife Center
970-283-7822