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We Love Sharing Our Mission
Wild Kritters of Niagara County proudly participates in a wide variety of events throughout the year to educate, engage, and inspire people of all ages about local wildlife. Every event gives us the opportunity to share our mission, raise awareness, and encourage compassionate coexistence between humans and wildlife.
We regularly attend community events such as the Sanborn Farm Museum (Sanborn, NY), Pigapalooza (Ransomville, NY), and the Wheatfield Town Picnic (Wheatfield, NY) — just to name a few. These gatherings allow us to meet local residents, hand out educational flyers, and introduce the public to our program animals, also known as our “Kritters.” During these events, we share each animal’s story — how they were injured, how we helped them heal, and why they now serve as ambassadors for wildlife education. We also promote upcoming events and encourage the community to get involved in supporting our mission.
In addition to public appearances, Wild Kritters provides educational presentations at schools, libraries, and local organizations such as Flips Gymnastics (Lockport, NY) and Ransomville Story Hour (Ransomville, NY). These sessions are interactive, fun, and informative for both children and adults. Our volunteers bring along program animals and teach important lessons about what to do — and what not to do — when encountering wildlife. Teaching safety, respect, and best practices is always at the heart of our educational outreach.
One of our biggest highlights of the year is our Annual Basket Raffle, now celebrating its 8th consecutive year! This community-favorite event brings together families, businesses, and wildlife enthusiasts from across Niagara County. Generous local businesses donate beautiful gift baskets, gift certificates, and products for the raffle, with proceeds directly supporting the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of native wildlife. It’s a fun-filled day for all ages, featuring amazing prizes, great food (like chili, hot dogs, and homemade baked goods), and of course, our beloved program animals on display for everyone to meet.
If you’d like Wild Kritters to visit your school, organization, or community event, please call us at 716-830-4375 or fill out our Event Request Form. We do not charge for our educational visits — we simply ask that you share our Donations List with attendees so they can contribute supplies or monetary donations if they wish. Every contribution, big or small, helps our volunteers continue rescuing, rehabbing, and releasing animals throughout the season.
We regularly attend community events such as the Sanborn Farm Museum (Sanborn, NY), Pigapalooza (Ransomville, NY), and the Wheatfield Town Picnic (Wheatfield, NY) — just to name a few. These gatherings allow us to meet local residents, hand out educational flyers, and introduce the public to our program animals, also known as our “Kritters.” During these events, we share each animal’s story — how they were injured, how we helped them heal, and why they now serve as ambassadors for wildlife education. We also promote upcoming events and encourage the community to get involved in supporting our mission.
In addition to public appearances, Wild Kritters provides educational presentations at schools, libraries, and local organizations such as Flips Gymnastics (Lockport, NY) and Ransomville Story Hour (Ransomville, NY). These sessions are interactive, fun, and informative for both children and adults. Our volunteers bring along program animals and teach important lessons about what to do — and what not to do — when encountering wildlife. Teaching safety, respect, and best practices is always at the heart of our educational outreach.
One of our biggest highlights of the year is our Annual Basket Raffle, now celebrating its 8th consecutive year! This community-favorite event brings together families, businesses, and wildlife enthusiasts from across Niagara County. Generous local businesses donate beautiful gift baskets, gift certificates, and products for the raffle, with proceeds directly supporting the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of native wildlife. It’s a fun-filled day for all ages, featuring amazing prizes, great food (like chili, hot dogs, and homemade baked goods), and of course, our beloved program animals on display for everyone to meet.
If you’d like Wild Kritters to visit your school, organization, or community event, please call us at 716-830-4375 or fill out our Event Request Form. We do not charge for our educational visits — we simply ask that you share our Donations List with attendees so they can contribute supplies or monetary donations if they wish. Every contribution, big or small, helps our volunteers continue rescuing, rehabbing, and releasing animals throughout the season.