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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.
Action
Call the Wildlife In Need Center at (262) 968-5075 to ask about a
program for your group.
We have been invited to these upcoming
local events. Please come see us!
May 31st Eclectica, beads and more in Brookfield, 10% of that days
sales will benefit the animals at the Wildlife In Need Center visit
us from 11am-2pm
June 10th R.E.I. -Brookfield Store
June 21st Ottawa Campground
August 2nd & 3rd Aquatica Home Pond Tour- we will be at a location
in the Oconomowoc area, watch our events calendar for more
information
For more information on the times and locations of these events
contact us between 9am and 5pm seven days a week at 262-968-5075
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.
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 the 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.
Winnie is a woodchuck that was hit by a car. She sustained some severe
head injuries that prevent her from ever being released.
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,
Boris and Winnie. 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
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