Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, Inc.

Kids' Fun Friday - Raptors
2023-07-14 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Kid’s (1st – 5th grade) and their parent/ guardian are invited to join us for a fun, age-appropriate presentation about raptors!

Learn about raptors.
Meet Tippy & Ozzie our educational Kestrels.

Details

This event is free, and donations are appreciated (click here to make a donation; suggested $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Attendance is limited to 15 kids – please register your child(ren) below to reserve a spot.

The accompanying parent/ guardian does not need to RSVP, but does need to attend the entire event with their child(ren).
RSVPs open two weeks before the event date at 8am.

Please contact us to cancel your RSVP if you cannot make it; we will open your spot to others who can attend.

Our facility has limited parking, please consider carpooling or biking. No dogs please. If inclement weather, LTWC will hold the event inside.

Wildlife Wednesdays - WHOOS in Our Neighborhood/ Owls of Lake Tahoe
2023-07-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Denise Upton, LTWC Wildlife Education Coordinator, will host a 1-hour presentation and Q&A about the owls of Lake Tahoe.
This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (click here to make a donation; suggested $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Seating is limited – please register below to reserve your seat (RSVPs open two weeks before the event date). We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.
Our facility has limited parking, please consider carpooling or biking. No dogs please. If Inclement weather, LTWC will hold the event inside.

Kids' Fun Friday - Porcupines
2023-07-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Kid’s (1st – 5th grade) and their parent/ guardian are invited to join us for a fun, age-appropriate presentation about porcupines!

Learn about porcupines.
Meet Porky! Why he’s an ambassador?
What is an ambassador?

Details

This event is free, and donations are appreciated (click here to make a donation; suggested $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Attendance is limited to 15 kids – please register your child(ren) below to reserve a spot.

The accompanying parent/ guardian does not need to RSVP, but does need to attend the entire event with their child(ren).
RSVPs open two weeks before the event date at 8am.

Please contact us to cancel your RSVP if you cannot make it; we will open your spot to others who can attend.

Our facility has limited parking, please consider carpooling or biking. No dogs please. If inclement weather, LTWC will hold the event inside.

Wildlife Wednesdays - What's a Poorwill?
2023-07-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Denise Upton, LTWC Wildlife Education Coordinator, will host a 1-hour presentation and Q&A about poorwills.
This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (click here to make a donation; suggested $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Seating is limited – please register below to reserve your seat (RSVPs open two weeks before the event date). We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.
Our facility has limited parking, please consider carpooling or biking. No dogs please. If Inclement weather, LTWC will hold the event inside.

Wildlife Wednesdays - Beavers
2023-06-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Join guest speaker, Sherry Guzzi, for a 1-hour presentation and Q&A about beavers.
This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (click here to make a donation; suggested $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Seating is limited – please register below to reserve your seat (RSVPs open two weeks before the event date). We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.
Our facility has limited parking, please consider carpooling or biking. No dogs please. If Inclement weather, LTWC will hold the event inside.

Wildlife Wednesdays - Woodpeckers
2023-06-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Join guest speaker, Sarah Hockinsmith with the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS), for a 1-hour presentation and Q&A about woodpeckers.
This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (click here to make a donation; suggested $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Seating is limited – please register below to reserve your seat (RSVPs open two weeks before the event date). We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.
Our facility has limited parking, please consider carpooling or biking. No dogs please. If Inclement weather, LTWC will hold the event inside.

Wildlife Wednesdays - Wolves
2023-06-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Join guest speaker, Oliver Starr, for a 1-hour presentation and Q&A about wolves.
This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (click here to make a donation; suggested $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Seating is limited – please register below to reserve your seat. We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.
Our facility has limited parking, please consider carpooling, biking, or utilizing Lake Link. No dogs please. If Inclement weather, LTWC will hold the event inside.

Wildlife Wednesdays - Porcupines
2023-06-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Denise Upton, LTWC Wildlife Education Coordinator, will host a 1-hour presentation and Q&A about porcupines, and LTWC ambassador animal, Porky, a North American Porcupine will make a guest appearance.
This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (click here to make a donation; suggested $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Seating is limited – please register below to reserve your seat. We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.
Our facility has limited parking, please consider carpooling, biking, or utilizing Lake Link. No dogs please. If Inclement weather, LTWC will hold the event inside.

Wildlife Wednesdays - Ambassador Animals
2023-05-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Denise Upton, LTWC Wildlife Education Coordinator, will host a 1-hour presentation and Q&A about the ambassador animals at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.
This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (click here to make a donation; suggested $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Seating is limited – please register below to reserve your seat. We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.
Our facility has limited parking, please consider carpooling, biking, or utilizing Lake Link. No dogs please.

Wild & Free 2022
2022-10-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Valhalla Tahoe, 1 Valhalla Rd., Emerald Bay Rd. (Hwy 89), South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Prepare to Party! Wild & Free is back!

ONLINE AUCTION CATALOG
** Update: Our Wild & Free in-person fundraiser is sold out, but we want all Wildlife Heroes to join us! We’re excited to announce a virtual-only option, for those who’d like to support LTWC animal care operations, but cannot make the in-person event.
The virtual event will be held simultaneously on Tuesday, October 18, and virtual attendees will see the same presentations, videos, auctions and games as the in-person attendees. Additionally, virtual Wild & Free attendees have the opportunity to win Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care swag! **

Wild & Free
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 ~ 5:30pm
Valhalla Tahoe, 1 Valhalla Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
This year Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care is excited to bring back our Wild & Free in-person dinner, with a delicious meal catered by South Lake Tahoe favorite, The Cork & More. Enjoy the food, custom drinks, gorgeous location and fun activities all while supporting a fantastic cause.
All proceeds from this year’s festivities, as well as the donations from our online auction will go directly to feeding, care and medical needs of the hundreds of wild animals and birds that pass through our doors every year.
We look forward to sharing a wonderful evening with you. Your support enables LTWC to fulfill its mission to Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release wildlife from all over the basin.
Be sure to check out the Wild & Free Online Auction >

Wildlife Wednesdays - Baby Season in Review
2022-08-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Join us for LTWC’s Wildlife Wednesday! This week: Baby Season in Review
Denise Upton, LTWC Animal Care Director, will host a 1-hour presentation and Q&A. This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (click here to make a donation; suggested $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Seating is limited – please register below to reserve your seat. We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.
No dogs please.

Wildlife Wednesdays - Coyotes
2022-08-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Join us for LTWC’s Wildlife Wednesday! This week: Coyotes
Kassie Quackenbush, LTWC Animal Care Technician, will host a 1-hour presentation and Q&A. This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (click here to make a donation; suggested $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Seating is limited – please register below to reserve your seat. We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.
No dogs please.

Lake Tahoe Golf Course Fundraiser Tournament
2022-08-20 11:30 - 19:30 | Lake Tahoe Golf Course, 2500 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Lake Tahoe Golf Course Tournament and Reception
Fundraiser Benefitting Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Hosted by Lori Howell Thompson
Join us for a day on the course benefiting LTWC! The golf tournament kicks off with a putting contest at 11:30am and is followed by the golf scramble, shotgun start.
A reception and raffle on the Lake Tahoe Golf Course patio follows the golf tournament. Reception only tickets can be purchased for $50 and include the dinner buffet.
Golf Tournament Registration
Group of Four: $800/ Individual: $225
Includes:

Green fees for 18 holes
Cart fees – 2 players per cart
Practice range balls
2 beverage tickets per player (Tickets valid for player’s choice of beer or soft drink)
Closest to the pin
Longest drive
Putting contest

< REGISTER ONLINE >
Registration deadline: August 13

Wildlife Wednesdays - Beavers
2022-08-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Join us for LTWC’s Wildlife Wednesday! This week: Beavers
Sherry Guzzi will host a 1-hour presentation and Q&A. This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (click here to make a donation; suggested $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Seating is limited – please register below to reserve your seat. We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.
No dogs please.

Wildlife Wednesdays - Creatures of the Night
2022-08-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Join us for LTWC’s Wildlife Wednesday! This week: Creatures of the Night with TINS’ Sarah Hockensmith.
This 1-hour presentation and all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (click here to make a donation; suggested $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Seating is limited – please register below to reserve your seat. We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.
No dogs please.

Wildlife Wednesdays - Owls
2022-08-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Join us for LTWC’s Wildlife Wednesday! This week: Owls
LTWC team members will host a 1-hour presentation and Q&A. This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (click here to make a donation; suggested $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Seating is limited – please register below to reserve your seat. We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.
No dogs please.

Wildlife Wednesdays - Wolves: true facts and their importance to the ecosystem
2022-07-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Join us for LTWC’s Wildlife Wednesday! This week: Wolves The true facts and their importance to the ecosystem
LTWC team members will host a 1-hour presentation and Q&A. This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (suggested donation: $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Seating is limited – please register below to reserve your seat. We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.
No dogs please.

Wildlife Wednesdays - Hoo Know so much about OWLS
2022-07-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Join us for LTWC’s Wildlife Wednesday! This week: Hoo Know so much about OWLS
LTWC team members will host a 1-hour presentation and Q&A. This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (suggested donation: $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Seating is limited – please register below to reserve your seat. We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.
No dogs please.

Wildlife Wednesdays - Wonderful World of Porcupines
2022-07-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Join us for LTWC’s Wildlife Wednesday! This week: Wonderful World of Porcupines
LTWC team members will host a 1-hour presentation and Q&A. This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (suggested donation: $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Seating is limited – please register below to reserve your seat. We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.
No dogs please.

Wildlife Wednesdays - Intro to LTWC
2022-07-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Join us for LTWC’s Wildlife Wednesday! This week: Introduction to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care and Ambassador Animals Meet & Greet
LTWC team members will host a 1-hour presentation and Q&A. This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (suggested donation: $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
Seating is limited – please register below to reserve your seat. We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.
No dogs please.

Wild & Free 2021
2021-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | NV
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT!
Since our inception over 40 years ago, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care has successfully released over 17,000 birds and animals to their native habitats. Everything we do is to ensure orphaned and injured animals can be released back to the wild.
When we started our annual fundraising event in 2017, we wanted it first and foremost to focus on the vital role our donors play in making it possible for so many animals to live “Wild & Free” once again.
This year, join us for an online evening full of LTWC stories and support LTWC through our interactive auction! Funds raised will go directly to helping LTWC care for injured and orphaned wild birds and animals. Sign-in opens at 6 p.m. Event begins at 6:30 p.m.
We look forward to sharing a wonderful (virtual) evening with you!
REGISTER NOW

POSTPONED - Wildlife Wednesdays - What's a poorwill?
2021-08-25 18:00 - 18:45 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Notice Aug 24: This this week’s Wildlife Wednesday is postponed due to wildfire smoke causing hazardous air quality conditions. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you when the air clears!

Join Violet in this week’s Wildlife Wednesday to learn all about poorwills!
This event is free and great for all ages!
Limited seating is available – please register to reserve your seat. We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.

Wildlife Wednesdays - Coyotes!
2021-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Join LTWC staff member Kassie to learn all about coyotes in this week’s Wildlife Wednesday!
This event is free and great for all ages!
Limited seating is available – please register to reserve your seat. We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.

Wildlife Wednesdays - Mountain Lions
2021-08-11 18:00 - 18:45 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Learn all about mountain lions in this 45-min presentation!
This event is free and great for all ages! Limited seating is available – please register to reserve your seat. We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.

Wildlife Wednesdays: Beavers, presented by the Sierra Wildlife Coalition
2021-08-04 18:00 - 18:45 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Join us for Wildlife Wednesdays to learn about Tahoe area wildlife each week. In this week’s presentation, the Sierra Wildlife Coalition will share for a presentation on beavers!
This event is free and great for all ages!
Limited seating is available – please register to reserve your seat. We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.

Wildlife Wednesdays: Introduction to Tahoe Wildlife
2021-07-28 18:00 - 18:45 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
In this 45 min presentation, LTWC Animal Care Director Denise Upton will share an introduction to Tahoe’s wildlife, from birds to bears. This event is free and great for all ages!
Limited seating is available – please register to reserve your seat. We ask that you do not reserve more than 6 seats per group.

Wildlife Wednesdays: Introduction to Tahoe Wildlife
2021-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Join us for our first ever Wildlife Wednesdays at LTWC’s new Outdoor Learning Center!
In this 45 min presentation, LTWC Animal Care Director Denise Upton will share an introduction to Tahoe’s wildlife, from birds to bears. This event is free and great for all ages! Limited seating is available – please register to reserve your seat.
For groups of more than 6, please contact us directly: 530.577.2273.

Reverse Garage Sale
2021-05-20 09:00 - 2021-05-24 17:00 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
We created the LTWC Reverse Garage Sale event in response to numerous supporter inquiries about what items they can donate to LTWC.
To participate in the Reverse Garage Sale, please visit the spreadsheet of items LTWC needs here. We regularly use all of the items listed. Please drop-off any of the listed items to LTWC (1551 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe) during our Reverse Garage Sale hours (9am and 5pm Thursday, May 20 through Monday, May 24, 2021) or, if you prefer to purchase items online and have them mailed to us, please use our mailing address:
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
PO Box 18530
1551 Al Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 577-2273

Wild & Free - 2019
2019-10-29 17:00 - 21:00 | Valhalla Tahoe, 1 Valhalla Rd., Emerald Bay Rd. (Hwy 89), South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, United States
Our annual fundraising dinner, Wild & Free is sold out! We look forward to sharing a fabulous evening with some of our supporters.
Funds raised will go directly to helping LTWC care for injured and orphaned wild birds and animals.
Tickets include a wonderful selection of fine wines and craft beers, as well as culinary creations from The Lake House. This year Wild & Free will move to a new location, at the beautiful Valhalla Tahoe.

Since our inception nearly 40 years ago, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care has successfully released over 17,000 birds and animals to their native habitats. We work every day, all year to ensure orphaned and injured animals can live “Wild & Free.”

Volunteer Classroom Training
2019-05-04 09:00 - 13:00 | NV
Training Session #1 – Classroom Education
May 4, 2019 – 9am-1pm
The 2019 Training Sessions are full. Those who signed up to attend our 2019 Volunteer Training Session #1 are invited to attend this half-day education.
Session details will be emailed to registered participants. Please contact us at 530.577.2273 with any questions.

Our wildlife volunteers help feed, care for, transport and release the wild birds and animals that LTWC receives. Our seminar teaches wildlife diets, feeding techniques, housing, first aid, capture and transportation, anatomy and examination, and more.
The two-day seminar is split into two sessions. Training Session #1 is a class that provides information about our local wildlife. Training Session #2 is a hands-on training course.
Those who wish to volunteer to care for birds and animals at our facility must take both sessions (hands-on volunteers must be at least 16 years old).
