By Advanced Rehabber Sheridan Perry What Are Vernal Pools? Vernal pools—also known as ephemeral ponds—are small, temporary bodies of water that form in the spring. The word “vernal” simply means […]
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With a baby great horned owl in our care that will need renesting soon, our executive director Bryon Black built it a nest box!
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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 Place: “Owls’ Hug” by Alexandre Dion Naturescapes
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Earth Day 2026: Yes, It Still Matters There’s something about this time of year in the Northwoods that makes everything feel so alive again, and honestly, it’s the perfect backdrop
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It’s always nice when a story comes full circle and ends with a release! On March 13th, two caring citizens from Ashland found an injured rock pigeon in a Walgreens
Secretary of the Wildlife Center in the 1980s, Sybil Ferguson published a book of compelling stories in 1991. In honor of the upcoming Baby Season and the arrival of fawns,
One Injured Fawn – A Story by Sybil Ferguson Read More »
Admitted on February 23, we were pleased to release this pine grosbeak, who had suffered a window strike, last week.
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Director of Wildlife of Wildlife Rehabilitation, Amanda: “An adult racoon in our care is already showing signs of shedding his winter coat. I am also seeing this on my horses
Phenology Focus: Staff Picks late Feb/early March Read More »
Thanksgiving is an important time for us at Northwoods Wildlife Center because it gives us the chance to reflect on all that we’re grateful for—and you are at the top
Join us in welcoming our 2024 summer interns to the Northwoods Wildlife Center! We are excited to host a talented and diverse group of individuals from all over the country
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