rescuing, raising, rehabilitating, & releasing florida's native wildlife
the mission of back to nature wildlife refuge (btn) is to rescue, raise, rehabilitate, and release injured or orphaned florida native species and to provide education about respecting and preserving the environment through our non-releasable permanent residents known as “educational ambassadors.” back to nature is the largest 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the central florida region, incorporated in june 1989 and founded by carmen m. shaw.