Light a Candle. Protect the Wild.

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Light a Candle. Protect the Wild. 〰️

A researcher in blue gloves holding a white spinning microscope while examining a juvenile bald eagle in a yellow jacket. The eagle is being held gently with its beak open, and the researcher is using the microscope to examine its beak.
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Infographic with animal icons and statistics about an organization, including years helping injured wildlife, animals admitted to a rehab center, non-releasable animal ambassadors, and volunteers and interns.

Why Give?

At Lakota Ridge, we’ve always believed in slowing down, appreciating the world around us, and finding meaningful ways to give back to our community.

That’s why we’re proud to partner with the Ohio Wildlife Center and support their work protecting Ohio’s native wildlife.

Their Mission:

For over 40 years, Ohio Wildlife Center has cared for injured, orphaned, and ill native wildlife. As the state’s largest rehabilitation center, they rely on a team of staff and volunteers to make this work possible. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Ohio Wildlife Center is dedicated to fostering awareness and appreciation of Ohio’s native wildlife through rehabilitation, education, and wildlife health studies.

A group of people looking at a bald eagle inside a kennel outdoors on grass with trees and a blue sky in the background.
A veterinarian or animal breeder holding a tiny baby animal, likely a ferret or similar small mammal, with a syringe gently placed near its mouth, suggesting a medical or feeding procedure.
A woman with long brown hair, wearing a black sweatshirt, glasses on her head, and a glove on her left hand, holding an owl on her gloved hand inside a wooden room with large windows.
A close-up of a baby bird with its beak open, being held by a person wearing a blue glove.
Two women, one in a black shirt and the other in a blue outfit, are handling a large bird, possibly an eagle, in a veterinary or wildlife rehabilitation setting. The woman in blue is wearing yellow gloves and is holding the bird, while the other woman is assisting and examining the bird.
Close-up of a young bird of prey, possibly a hawk or falcon, with fluffy feathers and a sharp beak, resting on a white surface.
A person holding a bird of prey on their gloved hand in front of a group of children outdoors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Purchases made through Lakota Ridge are not considered tax-deductible charitable donations. A portion of the proceeds from our Wildlife Collection will be donated by Lakota Ridge directly to the Ohio Wildlife Center.

    If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution, we encourage you to donate directly to the Ohio Wildlife Center.

  • Your support helps the Ohio Wildlife Center continue its mission of caring for Ohio’s native wildlife. Donations help provide rehabilitation and care for injured, orphaned, and displaced wild animals, while also supporting education and conservation efforts that encourage a better understanding of the wildlife we share our home with.

  • Absolutely! The Ohio Wildlife Center offers opportunities to get involved through volunteering, education, community events, and other forms of support. Whether you’re lending a hand, attending an event, or helping spread awareness, there are plenty of ways to make a difference for Ohio’s wildlife.

    Visit https://ohiowildlifecenter.org/volunteer/ to learn more about current opportunities and ways to get involved.