NEW PEACE RIVER WILDLIFE CENTER
In case you haven’t heard, the Peace River Wildlife Center is moving! You don’t know who they are? In their words, “Peace River Wildlife Center (PRWC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit wildlife rehabilitation and education center tucked neatly into the mangroves overlooking Charlotte Harbor at Ponce de Leon Park in Punta Gorda Isles, Florida.”
This is a fabulous place to visit alone or with youngsters. You get very close to many bird and animal species. There are guides that can tell you about each one, and why it is there. There is also a gift shop that is definitely worth perusing. Unfortunately, last fall’s hurricanes did a lot of damage to their facility, but repairs have been made and it is open again. However, that’s not all.
PRWC is building a new facility at 3400 Ponce de Leon Parkway, Punta Gorda. They received a construction permit on May 30, 2024, and it is well on its way. Costs will be covered by a capital campaign. The campaign includes additional naming and sponsorship opportunities within the center and the new education building.” Habitat sponsorships are still available.” https://prwildlife.org/prwc-capital-campaign-fundraising/
“You can also be a part of this project through an engraved brick donation. You will leave a lasting legacy for at least the next 100 years with an engraved brick at the education center.” My wife and I decided to donate a brick. It feels good to contribute to projects as worthy as this. The Peace River Audubon Society is also donating a brick. https://polarengraving.com/prwc
To see more details on the Wildlife Center, visit their website: https://prwildlife.org/
Upcoming Events:
• Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m., Nature Walk at Audubon Pennington Park, 1153 Alton Rd., Port Charlotte.
• June through September, No scheduled walks or programs, other than Pennington Park, which will occur most Saturdays.
You do not have to be a member of PRAS to join us. Participation is free, and registration is not required. Visit the website at http://www.peaceriveraudubonsociety.org for all the details or give me a call: Rick Read, BSM resident at 574-870-2695 for information or car-pooling.
