Barnadette, a barn owl, is one of a dozen non-releasable animals currently living at WERC.

The nonprofit Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center will host its 22nd annual “Wildlife Fest” barbecue and auction fundraiser Oct. 21 at the Morgan Hill Buddhist Community Center.

The event features a BBQ lunch with “all the trimmings” (vegetarian options available), silent and live auctions, raffle and door prizes and fun activities for children. Attendees will also get to meet WERC’s education animals.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets cost $45 for adults, and $10 for children.

The fundraiser will go from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 21. The Buddhist Center is located at 16450 Murphy Ave.

WERC, located in west Morgan Hill, is a nonprofit organization that assists in the rescue and rehabilitation of injured wild animals found in the region. The organization also provides educational opportunities to teach the community about the importance of native wildlife and our environment.

For more information, visit werc-ca.org.

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