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...
Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
Join Our Baby Bird Feeding Volunteer Team! We are so excited to offer our popular youth volunteer opportunity this spring and summer 2023! Adult Baby Bird Feeders are welcome too! We receive hundreds of hungry orphaned baby birds from May to September that need lots of quality care. If you are at least 15, you can help provide the attention and care that each bird needs to return it to the wild. If you are 12 to 14, you can team up with an adult to help us with our baby birds. You must be committed to working one four and a half hour shift each week for about eight weeks. What’s next? Visit our website to learn more on our website here! Fill out the application RSVP for the Baby Bird Feeder Orientation by calling (262) 965- 3090 Volunteer training class dates will be announced March 2023. Download our Baby Bird Feeding brochure...
Jan 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
This year we are bringing back one of our dearly missed events: Whooo Loves Wildlife! Our Valentine’s Day meet and greet has been on hiatus since the pandemic but this year we are happy to announce that it’s back! Visit us here at the Wildlife in Need Center for an opportunity to meet our education ambassadors, play games, take photos, check out our gift shop, and pick up some treats from our bake sale. The festivities begin at 10:00 am and go to 12:00 noon on February 11th. This will be Lenny and Leucius’ first meet and greet and they’re both excited to meet new friends! This event has a suggested donation of $2 per person. Here is our tentative schedule: 10am-12pm Jewel, the Ornate Box Turtle Antionette, the Western Painted Turtle Evie, the Eastern Fox Snake Meadow, the Bullsnake 10am-11am Lenny, the Virginia Opossum 11am-12pm Leucius, the Virginia Opossum 10:30am-11:30pm, Chase the Striped Skunk Willow may appear in her window, with her trainer, time TBD. Raenah and Dakota are still in training, and unfortunately won’t appear. *Animal welfare is our top priority, this schedule is subject to change if our ambassadors are not 100% and able to work this...
Dec 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
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Sep 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s the Wildlife In Need Center’s Summer Babies Auction Event!! https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/wildlife-in-need-center-s-summer-babies-silent-auction-fundraiser-24970 Join in on the bidding of these fantastic auction items! Shop for a Cause and find unique gifts for everyone on your list. The OPENING bid and BUY It Now bid amounts for each item will be listed. Register by following this link… https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/register/wildlife-in-need-center-s-summer-babies-silent-auction-fundraiser-24970 Bidding Opens: Friday, September 10th at 7:00am Bidding Closes: Tuesday, September 14th at 10:00pm — ONLINE SILENT AUCTION RULES — ** Each subsequent bid must follow the minimum increment of at least $5.00 (you can go higher of course!) ** Bidding will be open from 7:00 am on Friday, September 10th, 2021 until the close at 10:00pm on, Tuesday, September 14th, 2021.** ** Auction item purchases are final and sold “as is.” No returns or exchanges will be issued, nor is it possible for expiration dates to be extended on certificates, unless the event/establishment/venue is no longer providing such service due to unforeseen circumstances. WINC will work with the purchaser if this happens. All provisions listed in the certificates are subject to availability. ** ** By purchasing auction items, buyers waive any claims of liability against WINC and the donor(s). Additionally, said parties shall not be responsible for any injuries, damages, or other liability claims that may result from the use of the item/service sold. ** ** Once the auction is declared closed, the last and highest bid entered that adheres to the designated increment, shall constitute the winning bid and will so be marked.** ** All bids are a legal contract to buy. In the event of a dispute, WINC staff...
Aug 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
Join us for our Wildlife In The Park event! Saturday, September 11th 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cory Municipal Park, 140 S. Main Street, Dousman WI Relax and leave the cooking to us! Enjoy the Klement’s bratwurst, hot dogs, snacks and soda that we will have available for purchase. Meet our Educational Animal Ambassadors–Marcy, the Virginia Opossum, Chase, the Striped Skunk, Meadow, the Bullsnake, Evie, the Eastern Fox Snake & more. Learn fun facts about native Wisconsin wildlife, enjoy music in the park and games for the kids! Shop our gift shop with unique wildlife themed items. The event is free and open to the public. All of the funds raised at this event go to support the Wildlife In Need Center and our mission. ...
