NCWC ANNIVERSARY SPRING GALA!

May 17, 2026 11:30am – 3:30pm

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 – Wildlife Rehabilitator Presentation – 25 Years of Stories
2:45PM – Winners of wine raffle and silents auction items announced
3:30PM – Close

Special diets will be accommodated with notice at time of RSVP. Cash Bar.

(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/🐢)

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!