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
Laurie Hodgson
*Golden Eagle - $2,500
Susan and John Allen
Kathleen Fuhr
Hilda and Arnold Neis
*Barred Owl - $1,000
Lisa Bachmann
John Brett and Jane Strong
Marge DeMarrais
Joe and Barbara Ellis
Nancy Hathaway
Lou and Elaine Hecht
Nina Kjellson
Kathy Metz
Gini Stowe
Bruce and Kathryn Taylor
*Red-Tailed Hawk - $800
Marianne Smith and Kevin McSherry
Mary Robertson
*Peregrine Falcon - $550
American Kestrel - $250
Mary Douglas-Hamilton
Maura and Michael Kelly
Mr. Alfred Brooks and Dr. Peter Lombardo
Additional Event Sponsors
Many thanks to The Avangrid Foundation for their generous support of our wildlife rehab program.
How you can help, right now
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