News From Max & The Wild Things
The conservation and preservation of fragile and threatened reptile ecosystems and species was Max's passion as evidenced by his many years of work in the field, educating the general public, assisting in biological research projects, breeding rare species, and investigating reptiles in their native habits worldwide. Now, his work in the field of education and preservation can only continue through the generosity of others.
Armadillo
Check out this new Armadillo at Wildlife Discovery Center.
(more...)Sloth at Wildlife Discovery Center
All I want for Christmas is a sloth on my tree. . .The Wildlife Discovery Center got an early Christmas gift: Henry the rescue sloth has arrived and is learning the ropes. The purchase was made possible in part by a grant from the Max Schewitz Foundation. Please help support our conservation or our cardiac missions with a donation. (more...)Maxtravaganza at Elawa Farm
The Maxtravaganza, the Max Schewitz Foundation's annual fundraiser, was held 5/21 on Max's birthday at Elawa Farm. Rob Carmichael, curator of the wildlife Discovery Center, and his staff introduced our guests to creatures who live at the WDC, while many of us told stories about Max as we toasted him on his birthday. (more...)Maxtravaganza May 21, 2016
We had thought last year’s Maxtravaganza would be our last, but the combination of a full, blue moon on Max’s birthday made us reconsider. We’re hoping you can join us on Max’s birthday, May 21st, at the place where he developed his passion for conservation: The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm.
Judgmental Snakes and How To Save Them
Beyond the Curb
Save the Sea Turtles
Adam (Max's brother) shares a great video from his friend Forrest Galante. As Forrest says, "Citizen scientists can and do make a huge difference all around the world every day, and it is the mentality that each and every one of us can lend a hand with
(more...)Deer in Wauconda
The magic of the season happens on many levels. The sense of wonder and appreciation of nature is deepened by the 12-year-old future filmmaker's encounter with deer in Wauconda this past weekend. How can your child better connect with nature?
(more...)Maximus at Wildlife Discovery Center
Rob Carmichael, Curator of the Wildlife Discovery Center, shows off Maximus, a captive-bred Saltwater Crocodile acquired in 2008. As Maximus grows too large for the WDC, he will be swapped for another juvenile. Maximus will then be mature for breeding and will return to his place of birth to keep the species going.
(more...)Wild Life Discovery Center Knob Tailed Geckos
Sign up to get the electronic version of the Wild Life Discovery Center's Newsletter (Be green). Rob has fabulous pictures and newsworthy updates on local conservation efforts not often covered in the press.
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