Humane Society
Calumet Area's Moraine Ridge Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (MRWRC) will
host an open house with a chance to meet wildlife and enjoy fun activities
for all ages on Sept. 24 from noon to 3 p.m. at the center, 570 N. 450 E.,
Valparaiso, Ind.
"MRWRC's open house
offers the public an opportunity to learn about Indiana native wildlife and
get an up-close view of the center's ambassador animals," MRWRC's director
and licensed rehabilitator Stephanie Kadletz said.
The event features
hands-on kids' activities, a bake sale, and information about wildlife
species and how to help wildlife. Visitors also can meet MRWRC's educational
ambassador animals-Eastern Screech Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, Eastern Box Turtle,
American Crow and Corn Snake.
Guests to the open
house are asked to bring a supply donation from MRWRC's wish list, which can
be found at
www.mrwildliferehab.org/wishlist.asp, or a monetary donation to the open
house. Proceeds benefit MRWRC's injured and orphaned wildlife.
For more
information on the event and MRWRC, visit
www.mrwildliferehab.org or contact 219.299.8027 or info@mrwildliferehab.org.
Moraine Ridge
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center MRWRC was founded in 1997 by a group of
wildlife rehabilitators and enthusiasts. Its primary mission is to rescue,
rehabilitate and return orphaned and injured wildlife to the wild. In
addition, the center provides educational opportunities for the community to
promote informed and humane interaction with native wildlife. In 2014, MRWRC
partnered with Humane Society Calumet Area, which allowed the center to
substantially expand the scope of its mission and delivery of its services.
In 2015, MRWRC admitted 1,075 injured and orphaned native wildlife.