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WildNite for Wildlife 2011

An array of Ohio Wildlife Center’s animal ambassadors highlight WildNite for Wildlife, the center’s annual fundraising gala.  This year’s event will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Villa Milano Banquet and Conference Center.  The event reception begins at 5:30 p.m., with live auction and program at 7:00 p.m.  Colleen Marshall, NBC4 Anchor, is the emcee for the evening!

The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of OWC’s Lifetime Achievement in Conservation award to Robert H. (Tad) Jeffrey, Retired Chairman of The Jeffrey Company.  Additionally, Gerald W. Borin, Retired Executive Director of Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, will be awarded OWC’s Volunteer Leadership Service Award, and Honda America Manufacturing, Inc. has been chosen as this year’s Outstanding Corporate Citizen. 

The event will feature unique wild animal encounters, musicians, hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions.

Sponsor tables range from $1,000 to $10,000.  Individual admission is $100.  For sponsorship opportunities, please call the Ohio Wildlife Center administration offices at 614-734-9453.

Click HERE to download an RSVP card.

WildNite for Wildlife 2010 at Franklin Park Conservatory a Success!

WildNite for Wildlife, OWC’s annual fundraising gala, took place on Thursday, May 20, 2010 in the beautiful Scotts Miracle-Gro Community Garden Campus at Franklin Park Conservatory.

OWC would like to thank our presenting sponsor

 

We would also like to thank our Platinum Sponsor

and our Gold Sponsor

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Over 300 guests strolled the gardens, visited with OWC’s wild animal ambassadors, enjoyed silent and live auctions, listened to music and ate fabulous hors d’ouevres prepared in the garden.  We would like to thank the following vendors for donating their time and services to the evening:

- Peter Gehres, Auctioneer  www.petergehres.com
- Alyce Stoops, Music
- Avalon Nine, Music  www.myspace.com/avalonnine
- Mike Meier: Avian Expressions, Photography  (614) 895-7234
- PoSH Event Services, Inc.,  Event Materials
- Dave Dickason: RTM Enterprises, Printing 

This year's event raised over $50,000 for OWC, and the silent and live auctions contributed over $16,000 to that total!  We would like to thank our generous auction donors:

Anna Mae Jones
Anonymous Donors
Simpure Salon & Spa
Fred and Barbara Osterman
Beth Lenoble
BooBoo Art, LLC
Buckeye Gymnastics
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Woodland Images
Cincinnati Reds
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
COSI
City of Dublin, Dublin Irish Festival
Ed Kitchen
FineArtAmerica
Fortin Ironworks
Green Mountain Coffee
Humane Wildlife Solutions
Innotia Jewelry
Jack & Jeanne Turpen
Jim Scowden
Jordan & Bethany Gray
Learning Express Toys
Limited Brands - Bath & Body Works
T. Marzetti Company
Max & Erma's Restaurants
Malcolm Baroway
Northstar Cafe
Organic Valley Family of Farms
Pam Mulberry
Pilates Studio of Central Ohio
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra
Quick Square Consulting
Richard Terapak, Food Critic
WOSU Public Media
Robin's Nest Floral Shoppe
Roush Hardware
Sage American Bistro
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Sharon Moitis
Speedway-SuperAmerica
Studio 33
Susan Jackson
Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama
The Wilds
Tina Watman
Trader Joe's
Wild Birds Unlimited
WildWings
The Worthington Inn
Wren House Gifts

2009 WildNite for Wildlife Photos from Grogan Studios


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Photos from our Christmas with the Critters Event!

The Red-tailed hawk is a medium-sized bird of prey found throughout North America. It is generally non-aggressive toward humans and other birds and is an opportunistic feeder with a diet mostly of small mammals. Raccoons are opportunistic eaters and can be avoided by keeping garbage and compost piles secure, and keeping pet food inside. Photo by Scott Schisler American bullfrogs are common in Ohio and recognized by their deep, throaty song. Photo by Dr. Don Burton Canada goslings are born in the spring and by fall are mature and ready to fly south with their flock. Photo by Katherine Clifton Coyotes were introduced to Ohio and have thrived in urban environments. This coyote, Hope, was unreleasable because she was hand-raised by humans before sent to OWC, and so lacks certain survival skills. Photo by Sue Simunich Mother deer tell their fawns to stay still and low (often curled up) all day while she is away. She will return at dusk and likely move them to a new spot. This is a safety precaution for the fawns, but many times fawns are mistaken to be orphans because of it. Photo by Scott Schisler Black rat snakes are native Ohio snakes. This snake resides at OWC because of injuries that would compromise its ability to survive in the wild. Photo by Sue Simunich. The Chukar is a game-bird in the pheasant family, originally from Asia but introduced to the United States. This Chukar is Tori, who resides at OWC. Photo by Sue Simuncich This male American Kestrel also resides at OWC and can be seen at the center’s outdoor wildlife display. Photo by Deb Keller You may see Eastern Gray squirrels like this in your backyard, consuming seeds, acorns, insects, eggs and other nuts. Photo by Sue Simunich The population of the Leopard frog is decreasing due to pollution and deforestation. They are often good indicators for environmental problems because of their sensitivity to chemical pollutants found both in the air and the water. Photo by Sue Simunich Most Snapping turtles eat plants, small mammals, fish and birds and are quick to take off your finger if you get too close. Photo by Sue Simunich Despite what it looks like, those big tuffs on the top of this Great-horned owl’s head are not ears. To predators, they may look like an easy way to grab the owl, but they are actually just feathers. Photo by Sue Simunich The American Bald Eagle is an endangered species. Photo by Katherine Clifton Male Cardinals are recognized by their bright red appearance. Photo by Scott Schisler The Eastern Fox snake resides in Ohio, Michigan and parts of Canada in flat, marshy areas. Fox snakes will eat primarily small rodents, but will also eat small birds, rabbits and other small animals. Photo by Sue Simunich The wings of the male Kestrel are slate-blue. Females are rusty to match the back feathers. Photo by Deb Keller Flying squirrels are one of the most common squirrels in Ohio, although they are rarely seen because they are nocturnal (meaning they are awake at night time). Photo by Deb Keller Red fox kits stay with their mother and siblings for several months and then go off on their own typically in July. Foxes are generally shy animals. Photo by Scott Schisler The Painted turtle is a reptile that is common in southern Canada, the US, and Mexico and is related to other water turtles like sliders and cooters. They live in ponds, marshes, and slow-moving rivers with muddy bottoms. Photo by Deb Keller Great horned owls hunt at night by waiting on a high perch to swoop down on prey. They eat small to medium-sized mammals like rats, voles, skunks and rabbits. Photo by Deb Keller Blanding’s turtles are a semi-aquatic species found mostly near the Great Lakes regions. Photo by Sue Simunich The Virginia Opossum is about the size of a house cat and “plays dead” as a defense mechanism from predators. Photo by Sue Simunich White-tailed deer have been forced to adapt to urban environments as their natural home is being destroyed by human development. Photo by Katherine Clifton Canada geese are dedicated parents and very social. When one goose is fatigued while flying, they will make sure it is not alone while it rests and will fly in shifts. Photo by Katherine Clifton Bobwhite quails are ground-dwelling birds found in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Photo by Deb Keller Raccoon mothers will call out to their young should they fall from a tree or get lost. As long as she sees them or hears their cries, she will do whatever it takes to retrieve them. Photo by Owen DeWolfe In flight, Red-tailed hawks flap as little as possible to conserve energy. Their flight is slow and deliberate, with deep beats of their wings. Photo by David Harrison The male Red-winged Blackbird fiercely defends his territory during the breeding season. He may spend more than a quarter of all the daylight hours in territory defense. He vigorously keeps all other males out of the territory and defends the nests from predators. He will attack much larger animals, including horses and people. (birds.cornell.edu) Photo by Tripp Braden