ABOUT MARISSA JARDINE:
Marissa Jardine is the licensed rehabilitator and clinic manager of the Bird Center of Michigan. She is passionate about educating the public through prevention and raising awareness about wildlife issues. Marissa has presented at a professional conference and looks forward to contributing more through future presentations and collaborations with fellow rehabbers. She finds deep purpose in helping both animals and people and is committed to improving outcomes for wildlife through compassionate care and community outreach.
TRANSCRIPTION:
David Fair: This is 89.1 WEMU, and today, we’re going to take a little different kind of look at equity and opportunity. That is the mission of this weekly conversation we call Washtenaw United. I’m David Fair, and, today, we’re gonna explore that mission through the Bird Center of Michigan. Now, the Bird Center began in Ann Arbor back in 2004 as the Bird Center of Washtennaw County. Its growth necessitated a move to a larger facility in Saline, where its reach and impact are also expanding. Our guest today is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Marissa Jardine serves as Clinic Manager at the Bird Center. And welcome to WEMU, Marissa!…