The Wildlife Center of Virginia, and some of its wonderful wild education animals, will be at the Madison County Fair on Saturday, July 18.

The presentation will be at 4:00 p.m. (I think it will be at the Small Stage; that’s where the Center usually sets up.)

This is a terrific way to learn more about the Center and, most important, to meet some of their amazing wildlife ambassadors.

They will be giving their popular “Creatures of the Night” presentation … so it’s a good bet you’ll meet an owl … a possum … and who knows who else might come along!

I’ll be there in the audience and I hope you’ll stop by, too.

The Wildlife Center of Virginia has announced its spring Open House schedule. The Center offers open houses just twice a year – in the spring and fall. It’s a wonderful opportunity to visit the Center, see the Center’s medical facilities, and meet some of the education animals – including owls, eagles, possums, tortoises, and snakes – that live at the Center.

The open houses are free, but you must reserve your spot in advance, and the spots fill quickly. Here are the upcoming dates:·

• Sunday, March 4;
• Sunday, March 18;
• Sunday, April 1; and
• Sunday, April 15

The Center will have three separate sessions each day – at 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

This is a rare opportunity to see the inner workings of the nation’s premier wildlife hospital, as well as meet some of the wildlife that serve as the Center’s education staff and ambassadors. It’s well worth the pretty drive to Waynesboro!

For more info, visit the Wildlife Center’s website at http://www.wildlifecenter.org. Or to reserve a place at the open house contact the Center at 540.942.9453 or wildlife@wildlifecenter.org