Humane Society Calumet Area’s Moraine Ridge Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (MRWRC) hosts an A Monthly Adventure for Little Learners! with fun for ages 3-5 on Thursday, April 16th 2026 at 10am – 11am
The Humane Society provides refuge for large birds of prey—such as hawks, owls, bald eagles and vultures—with enough room to maneuver and build up flight muscles, an important part of recovery for an injured bird, Kadletz said.
“Once they have recovered, the enclosure allows them the proper flight time to build their muscles before we release them,” Kadletz explained. “It is really critical to any bird to have proper flight time before it is released, so it can sustain flight and hunt properly.”
The enclosure was built thanks in part to the Porter County Wildlife Management Advisory Board, which appropriated $30,000 toward the structure’s construction. Additional sponsors included Dr. Rachael Jones and Dr. Christopher Keeley, Indiana Audubon Society, Jake’s Feed and Garden, and Dr. Larry McAfee.
Guests to the open house are asked to bring a supply donation from MRWRC’s wish list, which can be found at on their website. Proceeds benefit MRWRC’s injured and orphaned wildlife.
For more information on the event and MRWRC, visit www.mrwildliferehab.org or contact 219.299.8027.
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