ROANOKE – There is an opportunity this weekend to supporting local wildlife rescue.
The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center is holding a fundraiser that gives the public an opportunity to go for a walk with wildlife they may not often get to see up close.Their wildlife ambassadors like Tuskeegee the red-tailed hawk, Rio the eastern box turtle or Clapper the great horned owl will be on hand near the Green Goat Saturday for the walk.
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The event, Walk on the Wild side, is open to the public.
The two-hour walk on the greenway begins at 10 a.m. Food will be provided. Kids under 12 are $12 dollar. Adult tickets will be $25 at the door. Executive Director Sabrina Garvin said the event is rain or shine.
All proceeds raised go to the SWVA Wildlife Center.