Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc

About Us

Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc. (MWR) was founded in 1995 to meet the increasing need for wildlife assistance in north Mississippi. MWR is a non-profit organization assisting hundreds of injured and orphaned wild birds. MWR also offers a variety of education programs for community festivals, civic organizations and thousands of school children annually.

Our Mission

MWR is dedicated to caring for orphaned and injured native species of wildlife in Mississippi; and to educating the public on the importance of wildlife preservation and the protection of their native habitats.

Building the Ark

Arkabutla Lake Wildlife Rehabilitation & Nature Center (ARK) will facilitate the rescue, rehabilitation and release of Mississippi wildlife. The nature center will also feature hands on exhibits and classrooms open to the public. Did we mention the 2 mile nature trails!

News

MWR Volunteer Spotlight – Holly McDaniel

February 27, 2025

by mwr-admin Uncategorized

Volunteers are the hands, feet, and heart that power Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation’s (MWR) mission. We simply couldn’t do what we do without their incredible contributions of time and talent. Each month, we celebrate one of our amazing volunteers with a ...

MWR Minute – January

February 11, 2025

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The new year is off to an exciting start! We’ve officially announced plans to open the Valery E. Smith Nature Center this year—a major milestone for MWR. Learn more about this incredible project here. Our education programs are already booking up fast! ...

Valery E. Smith Nature Center Announcement

January 23, 2025

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Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc. (MWR) is thrilled to formally announce our plans to open the Valery E. Smith Nature Center in 2025, made possible through a generous grant from Entergy’s Environmental Initiatives Fund. This exciting new community res ...