June turned up the heat for MWR both literally and figuratively. While temperatures hit summer highs, MWR was busy taking in new patients and connecting with over 1,000 North Mississippi residents through educational programs. To learn more about the education programs we offer, visit MWR Education Programs.
Annual Golf Tournament
We started the month with our first Annual Golf Tournament, which was a huge success! The weather was amazing, and fourteen teams competed for prizes donated by local businesses like Mesquite Chop House, Lucky Dog, Zaxby’s, Tops BBQ, and Cooper Hotels. Check out our Facebook page for more.
Patient Update
This month, we admitted 117 new patients into care, representing 34 bird and 5 reptile species. So far, MWR has cared for more than 400 wildlife patients in 2024.
Sponsor Thank You
A big thank you to the following people who answered the call to sponsor our rehab patients through Sponsorship Sunday this month:
- Elizabeth Montcalm-Smith
- Wendy Darlene Caldwell
- Dana Young Alvarez
- Marie Reed
- Lisa O’Conner
- Stephen Folks
Your gift is life-giving for these animals. Keep an eye out for upcoming Sponsorship Sunday opportunities or donate today.
Program Update
At the beginning of the month, MWR participated in the Desoto County Soil & Water Conservation District summer camp. Learn more on Facebook. MWR supported several of our local libraries’ summer reading programs this month. Check out the links below to learn more:
- Southaven
- Senatobia
- Pontotoc
- Smithville
- Coldwater
- Olive Branch
MWR had the unique experience of presenting an education program in the 150-year-old Courthouse Museum in Iuka, MS. See more on Facebook.
Our Wildlife Summer Camp was a huge success. Fifteen enthusiastic campers got to meet a variety of live animals and participate in fun activities and crafts while learning all about wildlife. Read more about it.
We completed the month at Hernando Taekwondo’s after-school program. Check it out on
Facebook.
Looking Ahead
We still have a couple more library programs this summer. Come check us out at:
- 7/17 Hernando
- 7/18 Amory
We are working on more exciting and informative programs for the fall. Keep following our website and Facebook page for program announcements.