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Community Outreach
[meet the education animals]
[programs]
[fees]
Education: Just the Beginning
Education must have an end in view, for is is not an end in itself. ~ Sybil
Marshall
Education
 Education plays a critical role in fostering harmonious
relationships between people and wildlife.
The Wildlife In Need Center offers a variety of education
programs (many featuring live animals) to schools and other groups
of all ages in an ongoing effort to encourage understanding and
appreciation of our native wildlife. Please scroll to the
bottom of the page for printable program request forms. You
can mail or email these to our education department at
education@helpingwildlife.org
Action
Call the Wildlife In Need Center at (262) 968-5075 to ask about a
program for your group.
Join us at these upcoming public programs:
Ottawa Campground in the Kettle Moraine Forest
June 13th 6:30PM
July 25th 6:30PM
August 1st 6:30PM
September 12th 6:30PM
Midwest Prairies Open House
July 18th between 9AM and 11AM
Put Your Paws Together
for the Real Educators of Our Programs
In addition to providing sanctuary to un-releasable animals that
would otherwise face and uncertain fate, the education program at
the Wildlife In Need Center recognizes that unique and striking
effect of live animals on people of all ages. For those of you
who haven't yet heard, our beloved woodchuck, Winifred, passed away
this summer of an aggressive form of cancer. Her memory will
be honored with a fund dedicated to providing for the medical needs
of our educational ambassador animals. To read more about
Winnie and find out more about the Winnie Memorial Fund [click
here].
Dakota is a Great Horned Owl who was found and illegally kept as an owlet.
He is imprinted on humans or thinks that he is a human so can not be released.
Indigo is an American Kestrel that has a permanent shoulder injury.
Jewel is a Wisconsin endangered Ornate Box Turtle that was confiscated
by the DNR from a
Milwaukee pet store.
Maize is a Corn Snake that was captive bred by a Chicago Herpetology Society
member and we adopted her as a hatchling.
Slither is a Fox Snake that was donated to the Center for education.
Daphne is a Muscovy Duck that was a former pet who came to the
Center when the flock of wild ducks she had been with left her
behind.
Learning is a Life Long Process:
Let us make that possible for your group
Programs
The following programs are designed for flexibility of presentation to various
age groups unless otherwise indicated.
- Helping Wisconsin Wildlife: A general Power Point program incorporating
wildlife/human interactions, species identification, natural history, and
rehabilitation of southeastern Wisconsin wildlife. 30-60 min.
- What's in Your Back Yard?: Power Point program featuring wild neighbors
and how to attract them while keeping your own space critter-free! 30-60
min.
- Feathers & Wings: Power Point presentation of various bird groups,
accompanied by Dakota and/or Indigo. 30-60 min.
- Owls of Wisconsin: Power Point, owl skulls and wings, pellets, and Dakota
himself! 30-40 min.
- Scales & Scutes: Snakes and turtles of Wisconsin. Power Point, snake
skins, turtle skull and scutes. Slither, Maize, and Jewel. 30-40 min.
- Mammals in Winter: What is hibernation? Power Point, mammal pelts,
and possible animal visits. 20-30 min.
- Eagles, Hawks & Falcons: PowerPoint program featuring our native Wisconsin daytime sky predators and a
visit from Indigo our American kestrel! 30-40 min.
Fees
 Full programs with live animals are generally charged at $200.00;
however, for organizations with small or no speaker budget
alternative arrangements can be made by calling our office.
This amount is variable depending on the size of the group, its
resources, and number of animals presented. Consumable items from the Wildlife In
Need Center's
Wish List may be donated in place of cash in many instances.
Additional donations are always welcome and can be considered a tax deductible
contribution.
To set up an educational program just download, fill out, and return the
our Education Request Form or call (262) 968-5075 or email us at
education@helpingwildlife.org.
Education Request Form
[click on the type of file you wish to download]
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