Jun 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Wildlife In Need Center (WINC), is excited to share that we have reopened and are once again accepting wildlife patients. Just in time for the spring and summer babies that have arrived. It has been a long and bumpy road over the past 18 months and we are thrilled to be back with a full staff and volunteers here at the Center. Help us celebrate by joining us IN-PERSON for a Summer Baby Fundraiser & Grand Re-Opening Celebration! When: Saturday, July 24th Time: 10:00 am to Noon Where: Wildlife In Need Center Get an up-close opportunity to meet our wildlife Educational Ambassadors. You can learn about how they became ambassadors and fun facts about their species. Meet Elisa Fosco, our new Animal Care Director. Watch baby mammals being fed through our mammal nursery window. Register online for Behind-the Scenes Tours by clicking on the tour times listed below. Only 6 tickets available per tour. Ages 12 and up. 10:00 am-10:30 am 10:45 am-11:15 am 11:30 am-12:00 pm 12:15 pm-12:45 pm Shop our gift shop with unique wildlife gifts and Wildlife In Need Center apparel. Plus, there will be games for the kids with prizes. Stay tuned for details on our Summer Baby Online Silent Auction! HELP US RAISE $25,000 for babies in need. Plus, an anonymous donor will match the first $5000 in donations! DONATE TO HELP BABIES IN NEED Baby Shower Needs for the wildlife orphans that...
May 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Welcome Elisa Fosco Director of Animal Care Elisa has a B.S in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Illinois and has been a licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator since 1987. She is a licensed Veterinarian Techician and holds a Wildlife Society Certification as a Professional Wildlife Biologist. Elisa has been the Director of Animal Care for the Ohio Wildlife Center, Walden’s Puddle, Wildlife Center of Greater Nashville, TN, Wildcare:Terwiliger Nature Education Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in San Rafael, CA, Rehabilitation Manager for the Toronto Wildlife Center and Field Biologist and Head Vet Tech for the Peregrine Fund Condor Project in Vermillion Cliffs, AZ. Lisa has also been an International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC) Skills Seminar Instructor for 14 years and has a passion for learning & teaching. Elisa enjoys camping, hiking, yoga, music and spending time with her dogs. Welcome Cherish Streit! Animal Care Staff I graduated from Iowa State University in spring 2021 with a B.S in Animal Ecology and Environmental Studies. I grew up on a farm in Minnesota and have been interested in working with animals since I was young. Wildlife rehabilitation has been an interest of mine for a while. I started working in the wildlife rehabilitation field in 2017. Welcome Logan Shafer! Animal Care Staff I graduated from UW Stevens Point in 2019 with a biology degree hoping to pursue a career in wildlife rehabilitation. I have had many jobs along the way, including being an intern at your facility, but am glad to have finally found a animal care position with you. I like to relax in the summertime outdoors, especially to go on runs with my dog. And I...
Mar 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Wildlife In Need Center’s Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser will help you get a jump on the planting season! Brighten up your yard, Attract birds and wildlife, SUPPORT the patients at the Wildlife In Need Center! You can do all three by participating in our Annual Plant Sale fundraiser! Choose from Marigolds, Impatiens, Petunias, and Coleus. Each flat, 48 plants total, is just $22! Imagine having a yard full of flowers and plants that will not only make your garden more appealing to your human neighbors, but to your wild neighbors as well! All of these plants will arrive ready to plant for continuous blooms throughout the season! You can order using the link below: https://wildlifeinneed.networkforgood.com/events/28048-annuals-plant-sale-fundraiser ACT NOW–The deadline for orders is Monday, April 12th! Flats will arrive in mid-May, date to be determined based on the growing season. We will contact you as soon as we have received the flats. We cannot order specific colors, we will receive a variety. The sooner you can pick them up, the better your color choices will be. Pick up will be at: The Wildlife in Need Center W349 S1480 S. Waterville Road Oconomowoc, WI...
Feb 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Thank you for your interest in our “Whooo Loves Wildlife” event. Unfortunately the event has been cancelled due to a temporary staffing shortage at the Wildlife In Need Center. We will post updates on our Facebook page when we are able to host more...
Jan 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Saturday, February 13th for our first Facebook Virtual Whoo Loves Wildlife Meet & Greet Event! Join Erin Toohey, Education Coordinator for the Wildlife In Need Center, for this family fun online virtual meet & greet event, giving everyone the opportunity to learn more about native Wisconsin wildlife and see our live Educational Ambassadors up-close and personal, learn their stories and fun facts about native Wisconsin species. During the event, you will be able to meet almost all the education ambassadors such Marcy, the Virginia Opossum, Chase, the Striped Skunk, Raenah, the Red-tailed Hawk and more. Event Schedule: 10:00 am Facebook LIVE with Erin Toohey, Education Coordinator 11:00 am Meet Evie, the Eastern Fox Snake 12:00 pm Meet Chase, the Striped Skunk 1:00 pm Join us for a fun kids Valentine’s craft project 2:00 pm Meet Antoinette, the Western Painted Turtle 3:00 pm Meet Marcy, the Virginia Opossum 4:00 pm Facebook LIVE Meet Raenah, the Red-tailed Hawk *Animal welfare is our top priority, this schedule is subject to change if our ambassadors are not 100% and able to work this day. PLUS, Share your Love for Wildlife… We are inviting all kids and kids at heart to send our Educational Animal Ambassadors Valentine’s cards and artwork. We will display your Valentine’s cards in the center and feature them during the LIVE segment with Erin at 10:00 am. Hurry, the deadline date for Valentine’s is Wednesday, February 10th. Fun Kids Craft Project Your kids and grandkids will enjoy creating these adorable Valentine’s Mice. Be sure to tune in at 1:00 pm to join Erin for some creative fun! Project Materials: Empty...
Oct 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Join us Saturday, October 24th at 3:00 pm for a SPOOKTACULAR afternoon of Wisconsin wildlife trivia, cameo appearances from some of our educational animal ambassadors and a chance to win our participatory raffle at the end! The cost is just $10 per household, which will go directly toward funding our non-profit center. Family appropriate costumes are welcome! Wildlife in Need Center (WINC) is a non-profit wildlife hospital and education center that provides free medical care and treatment for orphaned, sick and injured native Wisconsin wildlife. To learn more about all of our virtual education programs: http://www.helpingwildlife.org/educate/wildlife-education/ To Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewwC89RRr0gah2ZNH1WgZMqeRy6V-xtn221pouUw3isclVxg/viewform?usp=sf_link Feel free to email education@helpingwildlife.org with any questions you may...
