Aug 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Join us for our Wildlife In The Park! Saturday, September 7th 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cory Municipal Park, 140 S. Main Street, Dousman WI Enjoy a relaxing Saturday afternoon and leave the cooking to us! We’ll have Johnsonville bratwurst, hot dogs, sloppy joe’s, snacks, soda available for purchase. There will be games for kids of all ages too! Our giftshop will be open with wildlife themed related gifts! Meet some of our Educational Animal Ambassadors. Learn fun facts about native Wisconsin wildlife. The event is free and open to the public. All of the funds raised at this event support the Wildlife In Need Center and our mission....
Jun 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Wildlife In Need Center (WINC) cordially invites everyone to our 30th Anniversary Celebration Summer Meet and Greet on Saturday, July 27th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at WINC. Since 1994, WINC has provided essential life-saving care for injured, orphaned, and sick wildlife for 69,700 animals. Our wildlife education programs, and animal ambassadors continue to meet the demand, delivering over 100 programs a year reaching over 25,000 people. None of this would have been possible without the incredible support from our generous community. Event Highlights: Meet Our Wildlife Ambassadors:Come in person to meet our fascinating Wildlife Animal Ambassadors. Learn their stories and discover fun facts about their species. Bird Walk:Join us for a morning bird walk on the trails by WINC. Book Signing:Authors will be signing wildlife-related books on the patio. Raffle:Enter our raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes. Kid’s Games:Enjoy kid’s games Face Painting:Get creative with face painting in the Gathering Room. Cupcake Celebration and Chocolate Factory Sundae Bar:Treat yourself to delicious sweets. Guided Prairie Tour:Marlin Johnson will lead a tour of the prairie. Behind-the-Scenes Tours:Explore our wildlife rehabilitation hospital, usually closed to the public. Tickets must be purchased in advance (ages 12 and up, limited to 12-15 people per tour). Suggested Donation:$2 per person upon entry. To see the full program of events, please visit our website or follow us on Facebook for the details. 100% of funds raised during this event go to support the Wildlife In Need Center and our mission. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to celebrate our 30th anniversary and connect with Wisconsin’s remarkable wildlife community! To purchase tickets for behind-the-scenes tours, scroll...
Mar 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
The 11th Annual Fine Wine and Dine, Friday, October 13th, 2023 Soaring to New Heights: featuring an elegant five-course dinner prepared and wines selected by the chef at The Club at Lac Labelle. To Donate or Buy tickets here! To download the Fine Wine and Dine Invite click here To download the Fine Wine and Dine RSVP click here Stay Tuned for our fabulous online silent auction! 2023 Fine Wine & Dine Event! 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Silent Auction*, Raffle, Passed Hors D’oeuvres, & Wine 7:00 pm Silent Auction* & Raffle Close at the Start of Dinner 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Seated Five-Course Meal With Complementing Wines, Program, & Live Auction *No Contact Online Silent Auction with Items Available for Viewing 2023 Fine Wine and Dine Menu Passed appetizers: Vegetable potstickers with soy sesame glaze, Artichoke beignets with ranch drizzle, and mini beef wellington Gruet sparkling Rose Salad: Spring mix, roasted red and golden beets, goat cheese, cucumber, tarragon champagne vinaigrette. 2021 Chateau La Graviere White Bordeaux Soup: Cream of mushroom soup with wild rice. 2021 Antinori Castello “Bramito” Chardonnay – Umbria, ITA Entrée: Duet plate of Seared chicken breast, sautéed crimini mushrooms in marsala wine sauce. Pork schnitzel with parsley thyme breadcrumb and pan gravy. Thyme garlic whipped yukon gold potatoes. Sautéed broccoli and red peppers. Vegetarian Entrée: Vegan Cauliflower steak- Seared cauliflower steak seasoned with herbs and spices served with a medley of roasted sweet potato, asparagus and bell peppers. 2021 Chehalem Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR Dessert: Cheesecake with a chocolate espresso short dough crust. Garnished with fresh berries and mint. Fonseca 20yr Tawny Port...
Sep 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Are you interested in helping our staff make a difference for our wildlife patients and neighbors? If so, consider becoming a volunteer at the Wildlife in Need Center! Volunteering here and working with our patients is hard work but it’s wonderfully rewarding. The opportunity to help care for a wild animal, giving it a second chance at life, is something you’ll remember forever. Volunteer in animal care and participate in the rehabilitation and day-to-day care of our wild patients. Volunteer in the office and wildlife helpline Volunteer in our education department caring for our ambassadors and more Volunteer in maintenance and grounds We are holding our next volunteer orientation on Sunday, October 15th at 1:00 pm at the Wildlife In Need Center. Please call 262-965-3090 and leave a message with your name and phone number to RSVP. You can find more details on these opportunities by visiting our website here! After registering, please bring this form with you to the...
Sep 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Join the Wildlife In Need Center for HALLO-WINC Saturday, October 21th from 2pm-4pm Wildlife In Need Center, Oconomowoc Join us for Hallo-WINC, a scare-free family fun Halloween event on Saturday, October 21st from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Wildlife In Need Center. Take a walk through the Hallo-WINC woods and meet some of our educational animal ambassadors up-close and learn fun facts about Wisconsin wildlife. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, kid’s games, and face painting. Shop our gift shop with unique wildlife themed items! Kids of all ages are encouraged to wear their costumes and take photos with our Halloween decor. Recommended Donation is $2 per person! All of the funds raised at this event go to support the Wildlife In Need Center and our...
Jun 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Join us for our Summer Meet and Greet! Saturday, July 15th, 2023 Wildlife In Need Center 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Drop-In Event Join us for a Summer wildlife meet & greet event – have the opportunity to see most of our live educational ambassadors up-close and personal. You can learn their stories and how they became ambassadors, along with fun facts about their species here in Wisconsin. There will be a Chocolate Factory sundae bar! There will be games for the children! Wildlife animal ambassadors you will be able to view and meet: Lenny and Leucius, Virginia Opossum Chase, Striped Skunk Willow, Woodchuck can be seen inside her enclosure Evie, Western Fox Snake Meadow, Bullsnake Jewel, Ornate Box Turtle (Endangered Species) See all of our educational animal ambassadors on our website here. Check out our gift shop! Items include; New WINC wear supporting 25th anniversary, other WINC gear (t-shirts and sweatshirts), wildlife books and references, jewelry, and so much more! This is a great kid-friendly, family event! Suggested donation upon entry: $2 person 100% of funds raised during this event go to support the Wildlife In Need Center and our mission. Behind the scene tours are available. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Get a rare glimpse of the Wildlife In Need Center’s wildlife rehabilitation hospital. These areas are usually closed off to public. Attendees must be ages 12 and up. There is only room for 8 people on each tour. Purchase 10:oo am tickets here! Purchase 10:45 am tickets here! Purchase 11:30 am tickets here! Purchase 12:15 am...
