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A Special Spring Ephemeral: Vernal Pools
By Advanced Rehabber Sheridan Perry What Are Vernal Pools? Vernal pools—also known as ephemeral ponds—are small, temporary bodies of water that…
Building a Great Horned Owl Nest Box
With a baby great horned owl in our care that will need renesting soon, our executive director Bryon Black built…
2026 Photo Gala Winners
North American Wildlife People’s Choice Winners First Place: “I see You by” by Ronica Gerasimoff Second Place: “Snow-y Owl” by Terri Lutz Third…
Earth Day Musings; WildPhiles Returns this May
Earth Day 2026: Yes, It Still Matters There’s something about this time of year in the Northwoods that makes everything feel…
Pigeon Release
It’s always nice when a story comes full circle and ends with a release! On March 13th, two caring citizens from…
One Injured Fawn – A Story by Sybil Ferguson
Secretary of the Wildlife Center in the 1980s, Sybil Ferguson published a book of compelling stories in 1991. In honor…