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Wild animals, wonderful cuisine, and awesome auctions, all benefiting wildlife rehabilitation and education at Howell Nature Center
Howell, Mi - October 30, 2013 -Tickets for the Howell Conference & Nature Center's Wild Wonderful Night Gala on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Johnson Center at Cleary University are now available online click here for details or call 517-546-0249 to make your reservation. Live wildlife, the area's best restaurants, and one-of-a-kind auction items are the hallmarks of this annual fundraiser.This year's fundraiser in support of wildlife rehabilitation and education will be extra-special, as it will inaugurate the Nature Center's 50th year in operation.
An extraordinary lineup of local restaurants will vie for the crystal Kili trophy, which symbolizes the Nature Center's oldest resident Bald Eagle. Last year's Kili winner, Burrough's Tavern, will face a formidable group of competitors, including:
The evening's agenda includes live jazz from Freestyle, a broad array of silent auction items, and a live auction emceed by celebrity auctioneer Charlie Marcuse, The Singing Hot Dog Man.
Just a few of the exciting live and silent auction items include:
- Wildlife- and nature-themed art work by such notables as Carl Sams, Michael Glenn Monroe, Thomas D. Mengelsen, Marie Rust, and others
- Multiple sets of outstanding seats at Red Wings and Pistons games
- Aretha Franklin autographed record album
- James Taylor autographed record album
- Mackinac Island Getaway, including four rounds of golf on the Grand Hotel's "Jewel"
- Jewelry and gift certificates from Yax, Ore Creek, Rottermonds, and Donald Jewelers
- Passes to local and national attractions including Walt Disney World in Florida and Hell Survivors Paintball in Pinckney
- Exclusive Howell Nature Center outings
Plus, one lucky bidder will win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to name the Howell Nature Center's newest resident Bald Eagle, an adolescent male born in the spring of 2012.
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About Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education at the Howell Conference & Nature Center
The Howell Nature Center's Wildlife Rehabilitation program celebrated 30 years in service to injured and orphaned animals in 2012. It is the largest and most comprehensive program of its kind in Michigan, and is recognized across the country for its specialization in raptors, or birds of prey. The Nature Center cares for 2,300 injured and orphaned animals every year, with the bulk of those intakes coming in May, June and July. If you find an injured or orphaned animal, please call our Wildlife Helpline at 517-548-5530. |
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About Howell Conference & Nature Center
Celebrating 50 years in 2013, the Howell Conference & Nature Center provides a comprehensive wildlife rehabilitation, environmental and outdoor education, and outdoor recreation facility to individuals and groups. Features of the 270-acre facility include: modern lodges, Wild Wonders Wildlife Park, Alexandria's Naturescape play area, the Nature Zone, miles of hiking trails, and much more. Owned and operated by the Presbytery of Detroit, the Howell Conference & Nature Center is a non-profit organization funded primarily through programs, private donations, and special events. Visit www.howellnaturecenter.org for more information.
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April Gasbarre
Marketing & Development Coordinator
aprilg@howellnaturecenter.org
734-474-2176
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