Piedmont Wildlife Center

Nonprofit work keeps us busy, but we always find time for a little fun. 👻 Happy Halloween from all of us at Piedmont Wildlife Center!

Some scaly new team members are slithering into Piedmont Wildlife Center! Meet Broccoli the Eastern Rat Snake and Marble the Corn Snake, our newest Ambassador Animals. Broccoli (Image 1) joined us in 2024 after a community member spotted her at a Repticon event in Raleigh. Originally caught in the act of stealing quail eggs, she couldn’t be kept by the vendor and was brought to the event for sale. When our community member asked if we could give her a home, we gave an enthusiastic “yes”—and they generously donated Broccoli to join our team. Marble (Image 2) arrived this summer when her owners needed to rehome her. Gentle and curious, her pleasant personality makes her a wonderful Ambassador, helping us educate the public on the vital roles corn snakes and other native snakes play in the wild. Let’s give a warm welcome to both Ambassadors!

We’re proud to share that our Autumn Adventures Online Auction raised $4,458! Whether you placed a bid, made a donation, or cheered us on, your support means so much. 🤗 Here’s how the funds will make an impact at Piedmont Wildlife Center: 🌱 $2,825 covers the costs of dumpsters used to clear out our cabin and carriage house prior to our move within Leigh Farm Park. 🌱 $1,033 helps offset the costs of sheds we built to store equipment and supplies, allowing us to move our Eastern Box Turtle Ambassadors indoors for the winter. 🌱 $500 covers wellness exam fees for 10 of our Ambassador Animals. 🌱 $100 covers the cost of new smoke alarms. Thank you for believing in us and supporting our mission. Your support empowers us to keep moving forward, more resilient and committed than ever to connecting our community with nature through outdoor education, animal programs, and wildlife research.

This month, we’re thrilled to spotlight Jenna Williams, our Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator at Piedmont Wildlife Center! With a Bachelor’s in Zoology and a Master’s in Biology, Jenna has held multiple roles at PWC. She joined the organization in 2019 as a Fall Intern and has since served as a Raptor Care Volunteer and Conservation Assistant. In her current position, which she began in August 2024, Jenna manages PWC's volunteer program and organizes our outreach events. When asked what she enjoys most about her work, Jenna shared, “I love seeing the love for nature blossom in our community, especially when introducing someone to a snake or opossum and watching their fear transform into wonder.” Outside of work, you can find Jenna reading, spending time with her husband and pets, playing video games, or participating in STARFLEET International activities. As for her favorite Ambassador Animal? It's a tough choice, but she has a soft spot for both Wilbur and Basil!

⏰ Time is running out! ⏰ Our Autumn Adventures Online Auction wraps up tonight, October 25th, at 11:59 PM. Every bid takes you closer to winning and helps Piedmont Wildlife Center meet important needs at a pivotal time. After our unexpected move from the cabin to temporary facilities at Leigh Farm Park, your support is crucial in helping offset expenses. Your bids make an impact by supporting care for our Ambassador Animals and providing our community with programs that connect them to nature through camps, wildlife research, and animal programs. Thank you for standing with us! Bid now: https://lnkd.in/e6hBCqnz

Your donations, including bids in our Autumn Adventures Online Auction, support various needs at Piedmont Wildlife Center. They help offset expenses from our necessary move out of the cabin, which previously served as our office, to temporary accommodations within Leigh Farm Park. Our Conservation Team is now based in a trailer with limited space, and to bring our Eastern Box Turtles indoors from their outdoor enclosure for the winter, we needed to purchase and construct a shed for storing equipment and supplies. By participating in the auction or otherwise donating, you’re helping us recoup essential costs, allowing us to continue doing what we love—caring for our wildlife ambassadors and educating our community on wildlife conservation. Bid on Auction Items: https://lnkd.in/e6hBCqnz Donate: https://lnkd.in/gcXtRc7Q

Our Autumn Adventures Online Auction is full of incredible items and experiences waiting for your bid! You could enjoy all-access day passes to the U.S. National Whitewater Center, an NC State basketball autographed by Head Coach Kevin Keatts, Carolina Hurricanes tickets, an evening with the NC Symphony, and more. Now more than ever, we need your support as we work to offset unexpected costs associated with necessary relocation within Leigh Farm Park. Every bid makes a difference and brings us closer to reaching our goals! The auction closes at 11:59 PM on Friday, October 25th—place your bid before time runs out: https://lnkd.in/e6hBCqnz

We're excited to announce that our Autumn Adventures Online Auction (https://lnkd.in/e6hBCqnz) is back! Bidding is officially open and will run through October 25th at 11:59 PM, with winners notified on October 26th. We’ve curated a fantastic lineup of items and experiences, including family-friendly adventures, handcrafted treasures from local artists, and gift certificates to beloved local shops and restaurants. There's something for everyone! Best of all, 100% of the proceeds will support Piedmont Wildlife Center’s education and conservation initiatives, while also helping offset recent unexpected expenses related to our move from the cabin into temporary solutions at Leigh Farm Park.

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We’re excited to announce our first-ever corporate program! Are you looking for a way to get your employees back into the office or enhance your employee appreciation days? Invite one of our birds of prey into your office, lobby or event space for an informal, educational bird experience! We are able to visit offices up to 45 minutes away from our location in Durham, NC. To learn more and book your outreach or corporate event program, visit: https://lnkd.in/gsvrUb9g #RTP #EmployeeApprecation #Hybrid #ReturnToOffice #MentalHealthSupport #Learning #Science #Durham #Raleigh #Cary #Apex #Morrisville #ChapelHill