The Alabama Wildlife Center's Board of Directors and the AWC Young Professionals Board, known as "Raptor Force," gathered at the Wildlife Center headquarters in Oak Mountain State Park Saturday for a day of hard work and good fellowship in support of AWC's mission. The noise of weed eaters, chainsaws, and pressure washers punctuated the tranquil ridge top setting throughout the day, as AWC's volunteer leadership tackled clean-up and repair projects at Alabama's premier wildlife rehabilitation and education center. AWC Board President Michael Player said he was grateful for the hard work of the Center's volunteer leadership. "I appreciate everyone pitching in, especially the members of our Junior Board. The Clean-up Day was a huge success -- we were able to accomplish a lot."

AWC Board Secretary-Treasurer Richard Esposito and AWC Education and Outreach Director Jay Eubanks work on the feeder tree	AWC Board President Michael Player pressure washes the sidewalk as fresh pine straw is spread
AWC Board Vice President Keith Feinman mans the chainsaw	Board President Michael Player cuts back bushes around the Wildlife Center
AWC Board member and past "Raptor Force" President Anna Morris tackles the back door	AWC "Raptor Force" members Katherine Klyce and Helen Dolive change the filters
AWC Executive Director Doug Adair and Board Vice President Keith Feinman work on new window coverings to prevent bird strikes	"Raptor Force" member Sean Palmer sweeps pea gravel
AWC Board Secretary-Treasurer Richard Esposito and longtime AWC supporter Dana Pigford organize Wildlife Center records	Board President Michael Player pressure washes front entrance
Board Vice President Keith Feinman replaces light bulbs in the Observation Room	Board Vice President Keith Feinman and AWC Education and Outreach Director  Jay Eubanks hang the feeder tree