Some people have asked us what the environmental impact of building a new facility for our wildlife rehabilitation efforts will be. We spent several years planning, revising those plans, and revising the revisions to make sure we were being responsible stewards of the land within our property and surrounding it. A proper balance needed to […]
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Wildwoods outgrew our original space in 2015 and began construction on our new facility in the spring of 2016. We have a long way to go and rely on donations to pay for the construction. The full project is expected to cost almost $500,000 and as of November 10, 2016 we have raised just over $80,000. You can learn more about the project and follow its progress below or make a tax-deductible donation directly to the project fund.
We have many wonderful corporate sponsors for this project and would like to thank them all for their generosity. A full list of local business that support our mission can be found here.
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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Support Our Growth: Phase 2
If you’ve been following us you know that construction is under way on our new facility! We’ve completed Phase 1 and are moving full-steam ahead on Phase 2, but we still need your help. “Northlanders take pride in our stewardship of our amazing natural surroundings. A new Wildwoods animal rehab center will embody our region’s […]
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The New Wildwoods Facility Takes Root
By Tara Smith There is a rumble of construction equipment emanating from 4009 West Arrowhead Road in Duluth! We have been eagerly watching our new Wildwoods facility begin to take shape. The old garage has been pulled down and removed to make room for our parking lot. It was great fun for us all to […]
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Support Our Growth
Update 5/26/2016: We have completed Phase 1 and are on to Phase 2! Learn more about that here. Wildwoods has quickly outgrown our original facility. We’ve purchased property at 4009 W Arrowhead Road in Duluth, MN but we need your help to build the new facility! In 2015 we admitted 1,100 animals (doubled from just […]
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