North Country Wild Care Spring Gala

Join Us for the North Country Wild Care Spring Gala! ✨🌿
We are thrilled to invite you to our Annual Gala on May 17th at the Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs from 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM! 🎉
This year marks 25 years of serving wildlife throughout our communities, and we are planning a very special celebration at the Gala! The event will feature live wildlife ambassadors, live music, a silent auction with beautiful items donated from local artists and merchants, rehabilitator presentations, and a lovely luncheon at the Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs, NY. Many of our members and wildlife rehabilitators will be there, always happy to share their wildlife experiences.
PROGRAM:
11:30AM Doors Open
11:30AM - 3:00PM - Live Wildlife Ambassadors and Silent Auction
1:00PM - Welcome Remarks; Lunch service begins
1:10PM - Lunch & the Award Winning Duo Tootie & The Mother Plucker return for Live Music
1:40PM - Keynote Wildlife Presentations
2:05PM - Year in Review - Video
2:20PM - Anniversary Presentation - 25 Years of Wild Stories & Gratitude
2:45PM - Winners of wine raffle and silents auction items announced
3:30PM - Close
MENU:
Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta, Vegetable Melody
Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Sherry Cream Sauce, Vegetable Melody (Vegetarian option)
Eggplant Napoleon, Vegetable Melody (Vegan option)
All meals will start with a garden salad, dinner rolls. Dessert will be Vanilla Bean Cheesecake or Vegan Carmel Chocolate Cake.
Special diets will be accommodated with notice at time of RSVP.
Cash Bar
Early Bird discount for tickets purchased before May 12th! Last year we had a sold out event, so get your tickets now!
Online:
https://ticketstripe.com/NCWC-Gala-2026
or
By Calling Julie at 518-522-2657

💡 Interested in Sponsoring?
We are looking for sponsors! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business while supporting wildlife rehabilitation. If you’re interested, please reach out!
Our educational animals are courtesy of our cherished NCWC members at Silent Wings - raptor educational programs https://www.silentwingsraptors.org/ 🦉🦅; Wild for Life https://www.wildforlifeinc.org/🦫, and Dancing Turtle Rescue & Educational Programs https://dancingturtlerescue.org/🐢