PWC is turning 20... and YOU'RE invited to the party!

Celebrate 20 years of nature connection - and raise a glass to the next 20!

Join us at the Durham Armory on Friday, January 20th (7:30-10:00 PM) to celebrate two decades of nature connection. Enjoy live bluegrass music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, animal meet-and-greets, and more as we tell the story of PWC’s journey from a small wildlife hospital to an award-winning environmental education nonprofit serving thousands each year.

Early bird tickets ($75/person) available until December 1st, when general admission will become $100/person. VIP tickets ($150/person) include reserved seating at our VIP tables, plus early admission at 6:30 PM for drinks with PWC Executive Director Karen McCall and PWC founder Bobby Schopler.

Can’t make it in person? You can support the next 20 years of conservation, education, and citizen science by making a donation or purchasing 20th anniversary merchandise at the link below!

All proceeds will directly benefit Piedmont Wildlife Center’s award-winning programs to make sure we can continue educating, inspiring, and connecting people with nature for the next 20 years… and beyond!

Autumn Adventures: An online auction from PWC

Leaves are changing, the weather is getting cooler… and adventure is calling!

Introducing Autumn Adventures, a NEW virtual auction from Piedmont Wildlife Center. We’ve curated a truly “wild” selection of items designed to ignite your curiosity, creativity, and wanderlust this season - and all year long!

Bidding will take place entirely online. Bids will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on Monday, October 31st. This online auction uses proxy-style bidding (think Ebay!) and you may opt to be notified via text message when you're outbid on an item. All items also have a "Buy It Now" option for extra eager adventurers!

All proceeds directly support Piedmont Wildlife Center's award-winning camp and conservation programs. Help us reach our goal of $3,000 - enough to offer 10 kids a full scholarship to one of our weeklong summer camps in 2023.

Special thanks to Haw Honey, Raleigh Pawpaw, Piedmont Feed & Garden Center, Leaf & Wing, Eno Animal Hospital, Russ Bowen of Sunrise Paddling and Hiking, Bobby and Elley Schopler, Bob Davis, Celeste McKnight, Karen McCall, Samantha Horn, Kiah Wells of Wellsport Bodyworks, Julie Holbrook, and Barbara Walton for generously donating auction items.

Help PWC keep shoes out of landfills!

It's time to give that pile of worn-out shoes the "boot"! Now through the end of 2022, help PWC save some lost "soles" from the landfill - while also raising money for conservation, citizen science, and outdoor education!

We've partnered with sneaker recycling company GotSneakers to collect athletic shoes for recycling. Simply drop off your used sneakers in the collection bin at PWC (or send them with your kid to camp) and we'll send them off to be repurposed or recycled! Even better, PWC will receive a small donation from GotSneakers for every pair in recyclable, fair, good, or excellent condition.

All conditions and brands accepted. Only athletic shoes, please. No dress shoes, heels, rain boots, sandals, slip-ons, water shoes, wedges, or work boots. Please note: we can only accept shoes in pairs.

How to find us: PWC is located in Leigh Farm Park (364 Leigh Farm Road, Durham, NC). When you arrive, please park in the main parking lot. Walk down the paved road past the staff gate, the visitors center, and the historic farmhouse, and follow the path as it curves to the right into the woods. PWC is located in the historic cabin, just past the staff parking lot. You’ll find a blue collection bin on the front porch of the cabin!

What are we grateful for? YOU!

What are we grateful for today? In a word: YOU!

Our #SupportThroughTheSeasons monthly donor drive was a huge success. This August, we welcomed 10 new monthly donors, 1 new quarterly donor, and 1 upgrading donor to our monthly donor program - which means we're now up to 46 recurring donors, who give a combined total of $27,955.24 annually!

As a small nonprofit, this incredible support makes a BIG difference in our ability to continue running our award-winning programs. Whether you're a donor, volunteer, camp parent, or support our work in other ways, we could not do this without you. Thank you for helping us connect people with nature in Durham and beyond!

P.S. Our donor drive may be over, but you can still make a one-time or recurring gift to support conservation, outdoor education, and citizen science! Learn more and donate today.

August is Support Through The Seasons, PWC's monthly donor drive!

At Piedmont Wildlife Center, we’re all about connecting people with nature, whether through an up-close encounter with an owl or an afternoon spent splashing in the mud. We believe these small moments are what instill a big passion for protecting the environment in the next generation. With your help, we can continue spreading this passion for generations to come.

Introducing Support Through The Seasons, PWC's monthly donor drive! For the entire month of August, we are offering additional perks for new or increasing monthly donors. With updated donor incentives, special drive-exclusive gifts, and a Zoom meet-and-greet for monthly donors on September 1st featuring a sneak peak at our newest Ambassador Animal, there's never been a better time to join PWC's monthly donor program.

Learn more about our monthly donor program below. Thank you for your #SupportThroughTheSeasons!