The Clallam Marine Resources Committee, along with the Island Oil Spill Association, offer free oiled wildlife rescue training.

Two sessions are slated: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturdays, March 26 and April 9, both at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles.

Call Cathy Lear at 417-2361, email clear@co.clallam.wa.us or see www.clallamcountymrc.org/meetings-events.

On March 26, the training focuses on basic intake and stabilization. Participants learn basic bird anatomy and how to take care of oiled birds, including holding, washing, weighing, giving the birds fluids and performing a general health examination.

On April 9, training focuses on search and capture. Participants learn about search and collection planning and procedures including how to find and stalk the birds, how to team up to capture the birds using nets and how to safely hold and place the birds in transportation boxes.