Welcome summer and celebrate wildlife and conservation at the Sharon Audubon Center!

Enjoy fine wines, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and live music while taking in the beautiful views overlooking Sharon Audubon Center's Ford Pond. Meet our accomplished staff and hear the rescue stories of our resident raptors. Stroll our pollinator gardens and listen to live music from renowned vocalist Wanda Houston and our own former Director, Scott Heth. Visit with old friends and new at this very special party.

Raptors, Reisling, and Rhythm

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Register here!

Proceeds from this event support the Sharon Audubon Center's conservation, education, and wildlife rehabilitation.

Sponsorship Levels

As a sponsor participant of this year's virtual celebration, you will be recognized on our online coverage of Raptors and Riesling.

• Sky’s the Limit!— Over $5,000
• Golden Eagle—$2,500
• Barred Owl—$1,000
• Red-Tailed Hawk—$800
• Peregrine Falcon—$550
• American Kestrel—$250
• Individual Tickets—$50 

It's never too late to become a sponsor. Sponsoring before May 15 will include you on this event web page, but your support of Raptors, Riesling, and Rhythm is welcome up to the day of the event.

Thank You to Our Generous 2024 Sponsors

With special thanks to Ira Smith at Kent Wine and Spirit, a sponsor extraordinaire, donating wine for this event since 2014!

*Sky's the Limit! - Over $5,000

Dinny and Ed Greene

*Golden Eagle - $2,500​

Susan and John Allen
Kathleen Fuhr
Hilda and Arnold Neis

*Barred Owl - $1,000

Marge DeMarrais
Lisa Bachmann
John Brett and Jane Strong
Joe and Barbara Ellis
Bruce and Kathryn Taylor
Lou and Elaine Hecht

*Red-Tailed Hawk - $800

*Peregrine Falcon - $550

Roger and Fa Liddell
Helen Degener
Robert Martin
Dan and Lorna Edmundson
Mary Ellen Geisser
Scott Heth and Laurie Fortin
Peggy and Oscar Martinez
Suzanne and David Oliver
Cynthia Walsh and Rene Milo
Seth and Deirdre Baliban

American Kestrel - $250

Henry and Ingrid Casas
Robert Dryfoos
Gerry Freedman
Vicki and Jack Lynch
Jack and Beth Isler
Janet Accardo
BZ Coords
Jill and Derek Drew
Ed Herrington
Jake and Kathy Fricker
William and Adelaide Harris
Caroline Herrick and Ted Sands
Roxana Laughlin
David Moore
Martha and Michael Nesbitt
Gigi Noyes
Emilie and Joe Pryor
Carol and Larry Rand
Sandy and David Slemmer
Mary Anne and Alex Toppan
Sally Vaun
Laura Wichmann
Ingrid and Gerry Fields
Bill Arnold and Stephanie Wargo
Nora Jordan and Allen Reiser
Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Vietor
Michael Hallows and Lynn Perry
 

Additional Event Sponsors

Many thanks to The Avangrid Foundation for their generous support of our wildlife rehab program.