May 17, 2026 11:30am – 3:30pm

ONLY A FEW TICKETS REMAINING, ORDER SOON! We are thrilled to invite you to our Annual Gala on May 17th at the Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs from 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM! 

This year marks 25 years of serving wildlife throughout our communities, and we are planning a very special celebration at the Gala! The event will feature live wildlife ambassadors, live music, a silent auction with beautiful items donated from local artists and merchants, rehabilitator presentations, and a lovely luncheon at the Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs, NY. Many of our members and wildlife rehabilitators will be there, always happy to share their wildlife experiences.

PROGRAM:

11:30AM Doors Open
11:30AM – 3:00PM – Live Wildlife Ambassadors and Silent Auction
1:00PM – Welcome Remarks; Lunch service begins
1:10PM – Lunch & the Award Winning Duo Tootie & The Mother Plucker return for Live Music
1:40PM – Keynote Wildlife Presentations
2:05PM – Year in Review – Video
2:20PM – NCWC From the Beginning…
2:45PM – Winners of wine raffle and silents auction items announced
3:30PM – Close

Special diets will be accommodated with notice at time of RSVP. Cash Bar.

Early Bird discount for tickets purchased before May 12th! Last year we had a sold out event, so get your tickets now!

PURCHASE TICEKTS ONLINE HERE:
https://ticketstripe.com/NCWC-Gala-2026
or
By Calling Julie at 518-522-2657

Our educational animals are courtesy of our cherished NCWC members at Silent Wings – raptor educational programs https://www.silentwingsraptors.org/ 🦉🦅; Wild for Life https://www.wildforlifeinc.org/🦫, Dancing Turtle Rescue & Educational Programs https://dancingturtlerescue.org/🐢, and the Page Wildlife Center https://www.pagewildlifecenter.com/about-us/🦉🦅

 Interested in Sponsoring?
We are looking for sponsors! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business while supporting wildlife rehabilitation. If you’re interested, please reach out!

Saturday, June 6 12:00pm – 2:00pm

NOTE: Open to licensed wildlife rehabilitators, those who passed the State rehabilitation exam in March & June 2026 exam. Free to NCWC members. A minimum donation of $20 is requested from non-members.

https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/1600750
https://account.venmo.com/u/northcountrywildcare

Curious what it’s like to rehab bunnies?? Baby bunnies are one of our most common intakes, and there is always a need for more rabbit rehabbers. Come learn some bunny basics, feeding, housing, common ailments, and hear tips from other bunny rehabbers. Come see if bunny rehabilitation may be right for you!

NOTE: In order to take in and rehabilitate wildlife, including bunnies, you do need your general NYS wildlife rehabilitator license.

Instructor: Heather Edgerton, NCWC Vice President & Rabbit Team Co-Advisor who averages 70 rabbits a year (with the entire NCWC rabbit team taking in 400+ last year!). Heather’s rehabilitation experience began in 2008 in Kansas, & after taking a few years hiatus, she became licensed in NYS in 2021. Additional rehab focus: squirrels, raptors

TO REGISTER: https://forms.gle/1zqvoaC1LNr6nwT89

LOCATION: South Glens Falls Fire Company, 361 Reynolds Road, Fort Edward, NY, off of Exit 17 of the Northway. 

SATURDAY JUNE 6 10:00am – 12:00pm

NOTE: Open to licensed wildlife rehabilitators, those who passed the State rehabilitation exam in March & June 2026 exam. Free to NCWC members. A minimum donation of $20 is requested from non-members.

https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/1600750
https://account.venmo.com/u/northcountrywildcare

This class will introduce you to many aspects of caring for birds. The class is mainly focused on songbirds, but waterfowl & raptors will be briefly touched upon. There is a critical need for more songbird rehabbers in Upstate NY; and you do not need more than your NYS general wildlife license to rehab pigeons, starlings, or house sparrows.

Instructor: Cara Huffman. Cara, founding member of North Country Wild Care, is a Veterinary Technician at Schroon River Animal Hospital and NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator who has been working with wildlife for over 30 years. In 2022 Cara was honored with the NYSWRC’s “Vet Tech of the Year” award for tireless service to wildlife. Originally rehabbing in California, Cara moved to New York in 2000, immediately hooked up with local rehabilitators, and got her NYS rehab license. Cara primarily rehabs mammals and birds from tiny hummingbird nestlings to the beloved bald eagle, from ‘pinky’ opossum neonates to countless orphaned squirrels, foxes, skunks, ermines, woodchucks, black bears and bobcats, with the occasional reptile and amphibian! Favorite species to rehab: weasels, baby skunks, neonate squirrels, opossums, & American kestrels.

TO REGISTER: https://forms.gle/qY8FMQirxqbdAHu98

LOCATION: South Glens Falls Fire Company, 361 Reynolds Road, Fort Edward, NY, off of Exit 17 of the Northway.