Celebrating 35 years of helping wildlife | Wolf Hollow Open House
Published 7:00 am Thursday, March 22, 2018
Submitted by Wolf Hollow
Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will be hosting its annual open house on Saturday, March 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a very special year for the nonprofit, as 2018 marks the 35th anniversary of the center’s work helping injured and orphaned wildlife in San Juan, Skagit and Island counties.
Founded in 1983 by veterinarian Jessica Porter and her husband George Porter, Wolf Hollow staff, interns and volunteers have provided care for nearly 18,000 wild animals representing more than 200 species. These include a wide variety of birds, land mammals, amphibians and small marine mammals.
From its humble beginning in a small office in Friday Harbor, Wolf Hollow has grown over the years to a 40-acre site at 284 Boyce Rd. with a rehabilitation facility and more than 30 outdoor habitats, thanks to the generosity of donors. The center operates year-round and has wildlife rescue and rehabilitation staff on call 24/7.
Although not open to the public, Wolf Hollow’s annual open house gives guests the chance to tour the rehab facility and grounds, chat with staff and board and enjoy treats while learning more about local wildlife and rehabilitation work.
“As the warmer weather approaches, it’s the perfect time of year to open our doors to welcome the public to Wolf Hollow. We enjoy visiting with neighbors, friends and supporters who come every year to learn more about the work we do and to see the facility up close,” said Amy Saxe-Eyler, executive director. “We’ve spent the slower winter months rebuilding enclosures and preparing for another busy spring and summer season. It’s exciting to be able to show everyone around just before the spring babies start to arrive.”
Free transportation from Friday Harbor will be generously provided by San Juan Transit. Walk on a ferry and catch the shuttle for a fun and educational afternoon. Parking is limited onsite, so the shuttle is an excellent option.
Admission is free. Guests may choose to bring a gift for the animals from Wolf Hollow’s wish list, which can be found at www.wolfhollowwildlife.org/donations/in-kind-donation. Donations to help support operations are always deeply appreciated.
Shuttle bus schedule: Depart from corner of First and Court Street (in front of San Juan Island Grange) 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Depart Wolf Hollow to return to Friday Harbor 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3 p.m.
