EXTRA WILD Extra Give
2025-11-21 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Acorn Acres Wildlie Rehab, 2100 Stone Mill Road, Lancaster, PA, United States
Where:
Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation,
2100 Stone Mill Road, Lancaster
When:
Friday, November 21, 2025 — From 5 pm to 9 pm
Join us for a truly wild evening as we join Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation as we celebrate ExtraGive! This unique event brings together two of Pennsylvania’s trusted wildlife organizations for an unforgettable night of learning, discovery, and community support.
What to Expect:
Owl Pellet Dissection – Dive into the science of what owls eat and uncover fascinating discoveries hidden inside their pellets. A hands-on activity that’s fun for kids and adults alike!
Snacks & Sips – Enjoy light refreshments and beverages while mingling with fellow wildlife enthusiasts.
Ambassador Animals – Meet the incredible wildlife ambassadors from both Acorn Acres and Red Creek Wildlife Center. From opossums to raptors, you’ll get a rare chance to see these animals up close and hear their stories.
This evening is part of the Extra Wild ExtraGive celebration—an opportunity to connect with wildlife, support two amazing organizations, and be part of the movement that helps animals thrive across Pennsylvania.
Come for the animals, stay for the fun, and leave knowing you’ve made a difference!

Photos with Santa At Red Creek
2025-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Red Creek Wildlife Center, 300 Moonhill Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA, 17972, United States
Plus: ENTER our KAYAK Raffle

Epic Movie Day
2025-12-31 13:00 - 15:30 | Red Creek Wildlife Center, 300 Moonhill Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA, 17972, United States
Looking for something to do during winter break? Head on over to Red Creek Wildlife Center to watch the movie Epic* and meet a special guest after the show!
Seats available for reservation soon!
Red Creek will provide the movie, blankets and cushions to spread out on the floor, and popcorn for our guests. We will also have one of our ambassador animals available to say hi when the movie is complete.
Our Education Building will be open from 12-4pm for you to explore before or after the movie.
The movie will begin at 1pm. Runtime is 1 hr 42 min.
Due to limited capacity in our Education Center, as well as to cover the cost of popcorn and space in the Center, we are requiring registration ahead of time for children and accompanying adults!
*We will test play Epic the day of, and select an alternate, similarly rated film if necessary.

Summer 2026 Internship Applications Open
2026-01-01 | PA
Red Creek offers two levels of summer wildlife care internships with a focus on training and education. Applications for these internships open on January 1st, 2026.
Level 1 –
Any individual looking for continued education in wildlife rehabilitation can apply for a level 1 intern position which runs from May through August each summer. Start and end dates are flexible due to various college schedules, but interns must commit to one daytime and one evening six (6) hour shift per week, plus one additional weekend shift per month, for thirteen (13) consecutive weeks.
The Level 1 internship is a volunteer internship. It is unpaid and does not include travel or accommodations. What it does offer is an intense training program, including classroom instruction and a hands-on experience with adult and baby wild animals, including mammals, songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, and reptiles.
Level 2 –
Students who have completed a summer level 1 internship can apply for a level 2 internship within two years. Space is limited.
The level 2 internship program is a minimum wage paid position. It does not include travel or accommodations.

Spring Internship Applications Closed
2026-01-15 | PA
Applications for spring internships will close by 9am on January 15th. Staff will begin reviewing applications at this time.

Painting With Peggy
2026-02-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Red Creek Wildlife Center, 300 Moonhill Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA, 17972, United States
Discover your creative side while supporting Red Creek Wildlife Center.
“Painting with Peggy” grew out of a simple idea. Peggy has always loved to paint, and like everything at Red Creek, she also loves to teach. After watching countless Bob Ross programs over the years, she wondered if she could guide a group through a painting in just a few hours. A private trial class with our staff and volunteers was a huge success, and everyone asked for more.

To make this fundraiser meaningful and true to our mission, each session features a simple animal portrait instead of a landscape. Our first public classes will focus on Gabby, our beloved 33-year-old ambassador owl.
Participants will paint Gabby while learning about owls, their behavior, and their role in the wild. Gabby will visit during the class, creating a memorable experience you will not forget.
This is not just a painting class. It is an afternoon of learning, laughter, creativity, and supporting wildlife rehabilitation.

All proceeds support the wildlife rehabilitation work of Red Creek Wildlife Center
Dates:• Saturday, February 7th, 2:00 to 5:00 pm• Sunday, February 8th, 2:00 to 5:00 pm(Each date is a separate class.)
Location: Red Creek Wildlife CenterClass Size: Limited to 12 participants per session to ensure personal attentionIncludes: All painting supplies, cookies, and a warm winter drink
CLICK HERE to Enroll Today – $55.00

Painting With Peggy
2026-02-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Red Creek Wildlife Center, 300 Moonhill Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA, 17972, United States
Discover your creative side while supporting Red Creek Wildlife Center.
“Painting with Peggy” grew out of a simple idea. Peggy has always loved to paint, and like everything at Red Creek, she also loves to teach. After watching countless Bob Ross programs over the years, she wondered if she could guide a group through a painting in just a few hours. A private trial class with our staff and volunteers was a huge success, and everyone asked for more.

To make this fundraiser meaningful and true to our mission, each session features a simple animal portrait instead of a landscape. Our first public classes will focus on Gabby, our beloved 33-year-old ambassador owl.
Participants will paint Gabby while learning about owls, their behavior, and their role in the wild. Gabby will be present during the class, creating a memorable experience you will not forget.
This is not just a painting class. It is an afternoon of learning, laughter, creativity, and supporting wildlife rehabilitation.

All proceeds support the wildlife rehabilitation work of Red Creek Wildlife Center
Dates:• Saturday, February 7th, 2:00 to 5:00 pm• Sunday, February 8th, 2:00 to 5:00 pm(Each date is a separate class.)
Location: Red Creek Wildlife CenterClass Size: Limited to 10 participants per session to ensure personal attentionIncludes: All painting supplies, cookies, and a warm winter drink
CLICK HERE to Enroll Today – $55.00

Red Creek's 2nd Annual Wild About Babies Shower
2026-03-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Red Creek Wildlife Center, 300 Moonhill Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA, 17972, United States
Save the Date for Red Creek’s 2nd Annual Wild About Babies Shower!
March 7, 2026 – 12pm-3pm – Red Creek Wildlife Education Center

Our Wild About Babies Shower is all about coming together as a community of conservationists, wildlife enthusiasts, and animal lovers to prepare for the busy but rewarding summer rehabilitation season. You will have the opportunity to learn about how we care for a variety of native wild babies each summer, the causes of our increased case load of adult wildlife, and how you can help us help wildlife. We will have games with a variety of prizes, educational materials, live animals, and a raffle!

Raffle Information:

Donate an item from one of our registries or Amazon Wishlist for 2 entries to our Gift Card Tree Raffle! Make sure to bring your receipt or confirmation email as proof of purchase to secure your raffle tickets.
Additional entries can be purchased at $5.00 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20.00!

Walmart Registry
Target Registry
Amazon Wishlist

Education Center Reopens!
2026-03-14 - 2026-03-15 | Red Creek Wildlife Center, 300 Moonhill Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA, 17972, United States
The Education Center will reopen for normal operating hours (Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-3pm) starting March 14th! Join us at the Education Center for educational displays, indoor ambassador animals, and a nature walking trail with even more ambassador animals! We will also have our wildlife store open with Red Creek Merch and educational activities available for purchase so you can support our mission.

Education Center Open
2026-03-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Red Creek Wildlife Center, 300 Moonhill Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA, 17972, United States
The Education Center is open Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm! Join us for educational displays, indoor ambassador animals, and a nature walking trail with even more ambassador animals! We will also have our wildlife store open with Red Creek Merch and educational activities available for purchase so YOU can be a part of supporting our mission.

2026 Summer Internship Application Closes
2026-03-30 | PA
2026 Summer Internship (Level 1 and 2) applications will close by 9am on March 30, 2026. Staff will begin reviewing applications at this time.

Red Creek Renaissance Faire
2026-07-18 15:30 - 20:00 | Red Creek Wildlife Center, 300 Moonhill Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA, 17972, United States
We here at Red Creek Wildlife Center are excited to announce that we will be hosting a renaissance faire on-site on July 18, 2026.
You can expect to meet some of our resident ambassador animals, enjoy snacks and drinks, and shop at a craft market featuring several wonderful creators and artists.
Our Education Center, Red Creek Store, and Walking Trail will also be open.
Costumes welcome, but not required!
More vendor info coming soon!

2026 Open House
2026-09-19 11:00 - 16:00 | Red Creek Wildlife Center, 300 Moonhill Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA, 17972, United States
Save the DATE!
September 19th, 2026
