Cottonwood Rehab

11/11/2025

At LEWF, we are incredibly grateful for our veterans. We have many who volunteer and continue to support our mission. We would like to take a moment to thank veterans today.

11/02/2025

We had an incredible donor give us 12 bushels of apples. Decided to can some for next years cubs. We went through 40 gallons of applesauce last year. Thank you to all that continue to donate to LEWF. Without your gifts many animals would not have their second chance.

10/02/2025

We are deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Jane Goodall’s passing. A pioneer that broke barriers. Her love for the world around us was an inspiration to many and we are grateful for all she did for the world we live in. May she fly high surrounded by animals and beauty.

With great sadness, the Jane Goodall Institute confirmed this morning the passing of the organization’s founder, Dr. Jane Goodall, age 91 who died peacefully in her sleep while in Los Angeles, CA for her speaking tour in the United States.

Dr. Goodall’s life and work not only made an indelible mark on our understanding of chimpanzees and other species, but also of humankind and the environments we all share. She inspired curiosity, hope and compassion in countless people around the world, and paved the way for many others — particularly young people who gave her hope for the future.

In 1960 Dr. Goodall established the longest running wild chimpanzee study in Gombe National Park, Tanzania which continues to this day. She pioneered and sustained the Jane Goodall Institute’s community-centered conservation initiatives across the chimpanzee range for over four decades. Her legacy includes the creation of JGI’s international environmental and humanitarian youth program Roots & Shoots, which is actively driving change in 75 countries and counting around the world.

The Jane Goodall Institute is incredibly grateful to all our supporters, partners, and friends, especially during this difficult time. To add a personal remembrance of Dr. Goodall and continue her legacy for future generations, please visit JaneGoodall.org/RememberingJane

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Photo credit: Marko Zlousic

09/02/2025

This is Beadilaah. Navajo for Bad Boy. He is now weighing around 45- 50 pounds thanks to all your donations. Your donations are GREATLY APPRECIATED.

If you would like to contribute, please visit our website www.lewf.org.

08/23/2025

Bear Dinner on 8/22 was so much fun! Thank you to everyone who came out to help us celebrate. A special thank you to Vigilante Pizza for catering! Thank you to our team for the sides and desserts also included! And a thank you to our co-host PEEC! We had a fun night and no one left hungry. We accomplished filling everyone up to walk away feeling like a happy bear!

08/17/2025

We are in full swing getting ready for Bear Festival 2025!! We are looking forward to another great year of fun activities and great education. Come see our booth for some exciting new items.

Friday 8/22/25 @ 6pm is bear dinner and bear festival is on 8/23/25 from 10-2. We hope to see you all out there!

Thank you to our partner

08/14/2025

🦅 Your Donation Counts! 🦅
Thanks to your generous support, we were able to provide a grant to Santa Fe Raptor Center, who are caring for 3 golden eagles—including one so young they had to limit public access to avoid any potential for human imprinting.

Their dedication to keeping these majestic birds wild meant sacrificing potential donations. But your contributions helped them stay focused on what matters most: rehabilitation.

Our grant helped purchase not only rats but also the more expensive rabbits—a vital part of preparing these eagles for life in the wild. 🐇🦅

Want to help feed these eagles?
➡️ Donate to Santa Fe Raptor Center: santaferaptorcenter.org/donate-.html

Want to support future grants or help the bears in our care?
➡️ Give at lewf.org/donate

🙏 Thank you for making this possible!

08/03/2025

Bear Festival began in May 2017 through a partnership with Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC). Each year we are proud to continue partnering with them to bring Bear Dinner and Festival to Los Alamos!

PEEC is a non-profit that operates out of the Los Alamos Nature Center. PEEC works to connect people to nature through indoor and outdoor exhibits and programs.

Each year we work hard to educate the public about the wildlife around them with a focus on our amazing black bears! 🐻🐻‍❄️🐾



🐻Bear Dinner, Eat Like a Bear! 🍎🍯

$45/PEEC Member, $50/Non-Member

Catered by Vigilante Pizza, supplemented with delicious appetizers and dessert! Drinks include different herbal teas and a cash bar provided by Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op.

Bear Dinner kicks off with a lively wildlife presentation provided by LEWF's own Dr. Kathleen Ramsay.

🐻 Bear Fest is Saturday, August 23 from 10 am to 2 pm

Free community event, featuring partners across New Mexico! Learn about the wildlife in your backyard through fun, engaging activities.

07/24/2025

Putting Bat the Turkey Vulture and Autumn the Peregrine Falcon up after a wonderful program today with the YCC youth Corp. in Los Alamos. We were having so much fun, we forgot to take some pictures. Not only did we get to share these two incredible birds, but we were also able to show the group some pelts, skulls, and footprints to teach them more about the animals that they may encounter as they’re doing their trail projects.

If you or someone you know is ever interested in hosting LEWF, please feel free to reach out to us to get more information! Www.lewf.org or director@lewf.org.

07/07/2025

Ms Linda moved from the ICU to her big bear cage today. Not sure what to do. Hasn't tree climbing lessons but does know how to climb wire. Now about 30 pounds. Thanks for all the donations to LEWF for her groceries. They are really paying off.

06/30/2025

We had such a great time celebrating ISH! Her 24th birthday party was so much fun and a great success. We are so grateful for all who attended. We couldn’t do the work we do without all of you who support our efforts. THANK YOU! ISH loved her cake and the attention she received. Even Bat the turkey vulture made an appearance. Thank you to our volunteers who helped make this event a success! If you would like to send a birthday donation to ISH, please visit lewf.org.

06/25/2025

Here at LEWF, we cannot name a more dynamic duo than Dr. Ramsay and ISH. Their bond was instant and their love for one another is unmatched. Although ISH has given Dr. Ramsay a run for her money, like locking her into our feed station, there is no better helper than ISH. Dr Ramsay is LEWF’s head rehabber and we couldn’t do all we do without her. We are so grateful for both Dr. and ISH. They continue to keep us all on our toes and help us keep going. Come out to celebrate with ISH and Dr Ramsay this Saturday (6.28)!

Purchase tickets 🎫 here: https://www.lewf.org/event-details/ishs-24th-birthday-party
Please consider donating as a gift 🎁 to ISH : https://www.lewf.org/donate