Wishes for Wildlife April 2009
Many hands came together to pull off another successful Wishes for Wildlife. There were many hours of planning. There were many donors who rose to the occasion to offer items for our Live and Silent Auctions. And, there were many generous folks who bought a ticket, joined the fun, and bid on the unique offerings.

It was a beautiful night. The evening was down right perfect as guests were greeted by our fabulous educators and their educational ambassadors. The feeling was electric, people were awed by the beauty of the animals and the ambiance, and all in all, the guests appeared to have a wonderful time.

One of the best parts of the evening was that we made new friends. It is such a pleasure to introduce this organization to a new group of enthusiasts. We were blessed by Robby and Shannon Sinkler, Wild Sky Productions, who gave an entertaining and educational three-part program using their trained birds, allowing the audience to get a up-close view of these charismatic animals.

We thank all of you for your wonderful support of our mission.


Born to Be Wild
The third annual motorcycle run will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2010. The ride will be sponsored by Chester's Harley-Davidson in Mesa. We have done the shirts, we have done the pins and now it’s time to celebrate the ride, the wildlife and bikers! The ride will begin at Chester's, follow a scenic route with several stops, and end at Chester's where bikers will find some surprises in store. $20 per person, $35 per couple includes meal, door prize ticket, and other great add-ons.


Birdies Fore Birds
On September 26, 2009, please join us for the 3rd annual Birdies Fore Birds Golf Tournament at Starfire Golf Course at the Scottsdale Country Club. This will be a four-person scramble with an 8:30 am shotgun start. $125 fee will cover your green fees, a continental breakfast, cart, the best tee bag around and a Western-style buffet awards luncheon. Prizes for hole in one, closest to pin, beat the pro, best-dressed team and more.

Our pro will be LPGA star Pam Wright. We will be honoring Dr. Chris McDaniel, Richard Hayslip and SRP EarthWise for their ongoing support with this event and throughout the year.

One of our major Tournament sponsors


Click here to see a slide show of the 2007 Birdie Fore Birds Golf Tournament.

Releases
One of the most special events that occur at Liberty Wildlife is the release of a rehabilitated animal. For those of us who are directly involved, it is particularly special to be a part of the process from beginning to end. It is our protocol to release the animal in the area that it came from if that information is available and if it is appropriate. That is often not the case, and suitable release sites are found that will support the animal as it re-enters the wild. As a result, some of these releases may take place in urban areas and some are destined for more rural areas. On occasion the public is able to take part in one of these uplifting success stories.

Click here to see a video of a release.

Orientations and Trainings
New Volunteer Orientations for people wanting to learn more about volunteering are held the second Saturday of every month. Contact our hotline for more information 480-998-5550.

For information on upcoming special events at Liberty Wildlife please email events@libertywildlife.org.

Liberty Wildlife Hope Tours
Liberty Wildlife’s Volunteers and Wildlife Ambassadors cordially invite you to tour their “home away from home.” Because Liberty’s facilities are not normally open to the public, we have introduced Hope Tours to give a few lucky people the opportunity to see how we fulfill our mission to “nurture the nature of Arizona.”

During the tour, you will experience firsthand what most people might only watch on the Discovery Channel. You will observe our staff and volunteers provide care for the current patients and inhabitants at our facility.

Hope Tours are conducted several times a month. The number of participants in each tour is limited to ensure a personal and meaningful experience. Therefore, we ask that you make an advance reservation.

To reserve your space or obtain additional information about the tours, please call our Liberty Wildlife Hotline at 480-998-5550.