Whoo Loves Wildlife?!!!

Dec 27, 2024 | Uncategorized

Join us for our Valentine’s Day Themed Meet and Greet Whooo Loves Wildlife on Saturday, February 1st, 10am-Noon! Visit us at the Wildlife in Need Center for an opportunity to meet our education ambassadors, take photos, check our scutes and scales display, check out our gift shop, and pick up some treats from our bake sale. This is a kid-friendly event. This event has a suggested donation of $2 per person. Come and meet educational ambassadors up-close and learn their stories and how they became ambassadors, along with fun facts about their species here in Wisconsin. Here are some of the Educational Animal Ambassadors you could potentially view and meet: Jewel, the Ornate Box TurtleTwiggy, the Midland Painted TurtleEvie, the Eastern Fox SnakeLenny, the Virginia OpossumChase the Striped SkunkWillow will be seen through her window, with her trainer. Raenah and Dakota are still in training, and unfortunately won’t appear. 100% of funds raised during this event go to support the Wildlife In Need Center and our mission. Hope to see you there! *Animal welfare is our top priority, this schedule is subject to change if our ambassadors are not 100% and able to work this...

Giving Tuesday 2024

Nov 7, 2024 | News

This Giving Tuesday, You Can Be a Lifeline for Wisconsin’s Wildlife! Help us raise $27,000. The first $5,000 will be matched by a generous donor! Don’t miss this heartwarming video here showcasing our wildlife patients and their releases. See firsthand how your donations make a difference! Every year, thousands of wild animals in our community face the devastating effects of injury, illness, and as an orphan. As a dedicated wildlife rehabilitation center in Wisconsin, we care for over 2,600 animals annually — giving them the chance to heal, recover, and be returned to their native habitats. But we can’t do this work without you. Your generous donation provides vital medical care and rehabilitation for these animals, from orphaned baby birds to injured turtles, snakes, raccoons, and other Wisconsin wildlife. Your support also helps us educate the public by teaching children and adults how to live with our wild neighbors and fostering a greater understanding of the animals we share our state with. When you give this Giving Tuesday, you help save wild lives, provide essential care, and inspire future generations to protect the wildlife that calls Wisconsin home. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our native wildlife. Join us Tuesday December 3rd—because every wild life saved and every step toward greater awareness is a step toward a brighter future for Wisconsin’s wildlife. Click here to...

Wildlife In The Park, September 7th, 4-7pm!

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....

30th Anniversary Celebration Meet and Greet

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...

11th Annual Fine Wine and Dine

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...

Join our team of Volunteers!

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...