Who we are
Rangeley Wild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and conservation project, currently seeking to serve the heart of western Maine. We’re working to protect, heal, and celebrate native Maine wildlife by providing care for injured and orphaned animals with the goal of returning them to the wild.
Through education, outreach, and community partnerships, we aim to create a space that fosters a deeper connection to nature and helps preserve the wild spirit of the Rangely region for generations to come.
Rangeley Wild was born from a vision to protect what’s wild— not just in the forests of Maine, but in ourselves. Our goal is to acquire land in the Rangeley area to build a facility that will serve as a wildlife rehab center, a retreat space for healing and creativity, and a hub for education and conservation partnerships.
We’re currently in the early stages — raising funds to acquire land, construct facilities, and obtain full licensing for wildlife rehabilitation. Every donation (whether time or money) moves us one step closer to healing animals and creating a home for the future.
Help us rewild the future for generations to come — one acre, one animal, one heart at a time. Donate now to help get us to OPEN!
Meet Our Board
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Britt Ferland
Founder, Board President
Britt Ferland, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, NC-BC is the visionary behind Rangeley Wild, where her lifelong love of animals, deep-rooted connection to the Rangeley region, and passion for healing converge. A stage IV pediatric cancer survivor, Britt has always felt called to do something meaningful with her life—and creating a sanctuary for wildlife and wildness has become the realization of that purpose.
With over 12 years of experience as a registered nurse, dual board certifications in holistic and nurse coaching, and a business foundation from Babson College, Britt brings a rare blend of compassion, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit. She spent childhood summers immersed in the woods and waters of Rangeley, inspired by nature documentaries and dreaming of a future spent protecting animals. Today, she channels that dream into action—promising to pour her heart and soul into building a place that honors the wild in all of us.
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Michelle Perlette
Board Treasurer
Originally from Maine, Michelle is a summer resident of Rangeley and makes her year-round home in West Palm Beach, Florida. She brings 38 years of experience in the animal health industry and currently serves as the Executive Director of M&A Integrations for Momentum Youth Brands.
Throughout her career, Michelle has led teams, driven operational growth, and guided complex business transitions. Her deep-rooted love for animals and connection to the Rangeley community made joining the Rangeley Wild Board of Directors a meaningful opportunity. She is excited to help build a strong foundation for the organization and support its mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and protect the wild animals of the region.
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Amy Fitzherbert
Board Director
Amy’s love for Maine runs deep. Growing up in Sidney, she spent her summers roaming the forests around her family’s camp on Chase Stream Pond, where her passion for nature first took root. When the camp was sold, she found herself drawn to the rugged beauty of Maine’s western mountains, eventually settling in Rangeley in 2014.
With a degree in Fisheries Biology & Management and Environmental Analysis from Unity College, Amy has built a well-rounded career in environmental science, GIS, and regulatory compliance. She’s tackled everything from environmental reporting and waste characterization to water quality monitoring, even serving as a field and technical liaison during a major Maine river study. Her expertise in state and federal environmental regulations has helped guide successful compliance projects, and now, she’s excited to bring her knowledge—and her love of wildlife—to Rangeley Wild.
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Linda Amatucci
Board Director
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Contact us
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