Swim Party to Benefit Wildwoods, August 11th

Swim Creative is turning 10 this year and wants you to celebrate with them! Join Swim, Big Wave Dave and The Ripples and more at Clyde Iron Works on August 11th. Entry is free, but they are suggesting a $10 donation which will come to Wildwoods! It’s going to be a great night and we’d […]

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Wildwoods Drawing and plans by Arola Architecture Studio, LLC

Building Up, Moving Forward

When I first started volunteering at Wildwoods two years ago it was run out of the backyard of a private residence. Several sheds and out-buildings had been built in the back yard, with electricity and running water, but many animals spent their time in the home’s basement. Can you imagine having volunteers and staff members […]

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An Eastern Gray Squirrel forages for tree nuts to stash away for the winter

The Eastern Gray Squirrel

Eastern grays are ubiquitous in Minnesota. They are everywhere and are one of the few species that thrive in the midst of urban sprawl. For some people squirrels are seen as pests, running around inside the walls of their house and stealing bird seed out of feeders. For others they are seen as cute, bouncy, fun-to-watch […]

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Be A Good Neighbor To Wild Animals In the Northland

Education is an important aspect of what we do at Wildwoods. Staff member Elle Ustipak recently gave a talk at the Duluth Library, which was covered by Fox21 KQDS. Watch here: Wildlife experts say it’s time to be a good neighbor to the animals that are living around the Northland. Source: Be A Good Neighbor […]

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