Call of the wild
May 14th, 2026 from 5:30pm-8pm at Churchill barn
1 Churchill Ct, York, ME
As we celebrate our 40th year of operations, we invite you to come together with us for delicious food, local brews and an opportunity to help us reach our spring fundraising goal, which supports the care of up to 2,500 wildlife patients each year.
Tickets:
$125 per person
$1,000 for reserved seating, up to 10 people
114 out of 150 seats have been reserved, RSVP now before tickets sell out!
Join us!
Without you, the impact we have would not be possible. We look forward to a wonderful evening in support of local wildlife while enjoying food, local craft beers, wine, and the gorgeous space at Churchill Barn!
New this year: Special Panel discussion
Call of the Wild 2026 will feature a panel discussion of Center for Wildlife founders and early influential figures, moderated by Alexis Mason from Portsmouth Public Media TV.
Featuring:
Dr. Gerry Beekman, Center for Wildlife Founder
Karyn Scharf-Morin, Former Center for Wildlife Board Member
Kristen Lamb, Center for Wildlife's current Executive Director
Shelley Spanswick, Center for Wildlife's current Clinic Director
Dr. John Means, Center for Wildlife Veterinarian
Live auction
Bid at our LIVE AUCTION to win packages including:
Golf Tour of the seacoast
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Tour Portsmouth gift card
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4 some round of golf at Breakfast Hill
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Private lesson w/ PGA professional
Total value: $680
Package #1:
Package #3:
Portland getaway
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Overnight stay in a King Deluxe at the Canopy Hotel in Portland, Maine
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$100 gift card to Friends & Family Restaurant
Total value: $400
Package #5:
CFW Excursion
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Private birding program with Dan Gardoqui
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$100 gift card to HIFI Burritos
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Archival Great Blue Heron Photo Print by Mat Troegner
Total value: $610
Package #7:
summer on the shoals
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2 Night Stay for 2 People at Star Island
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60 minute massage with Lorrie Sanger
Total value: $1,130
Package #2:
Mt. washington overnight
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Overnight stay at the Omni Hotel Mount Washington
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Cog railway tickets
Total value: $1,040
Package #4:
Luxury Boston stay
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Overnight stay at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston
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60 minute massage with Lorrie Sanger
Total value: $590
Package #6:
Guided botanical wellness
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Private Weed Wander with Jupiter's Labyrinth
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Aromatherapy potion-making class for 6 with Petrichor Potions
Total value: $600
Package #8:
Blue Ridge Retreat
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Enjoy a cozy Blue Ridge Mountain cabin on a 64-acre wine estate for 4 guests over 3 nights
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Private winery tour and tasting
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Access to waterfalls, hiking trails, and bike paths
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Premium Guest Services for trip planning
Total value: $2,995
Fund-a-need
The Center for Wildlife is proud to celebrate our 40th year serving wildlife & our community! We look forward to commemorating this occasion with you all at Call of the Wild. This year, we need we need to reach our Fund-A-Need goal of $44,000 in honor of our 40th anniversary! With your help, we can ensure that Center for Wildlife is around to serve our community for another 40+ years!
Cocktail hour with animal ambassadors
cotw fundraising goal
Ticket Sales: 104 out of 150 seats
Sponsorships: $12,500
(Fund-A-Need: Goal of $44,000)
We look forward to celebrating our 40th anniversary with you all at this year's Call of the Wild. We will be raising funds through ticket sales, Fund-A-Need, and Live Auction with a total goal of $75,000! A portion of this will come from our Fund-A-Need goal of $44,000 in honor of our 40th anniversary. With your help, we can ensure that Center for Wildlife is around to serve our community for another 40+ years!
Interested in contributing?
Donate anonymously ahead of time!
Left to raise: $53,000
Thank you event sponsors!
Susan Heckaman
