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This project will put little hands to work to support the bunnies at the Wisconsin Humane Society! Together we will transform toilet paper tubes into hay feeders for the rabbits living at the Humane Society. These hay feeders will also be used by the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center located there.
The feeders aren’t just fun to make–they’re important for bunny health. Rabbits need constant access to things to chew in order to keep their teeth strong and properly trimmed, since their teeth are always growing. In addition, these cute feeders will make mealtime more enriching and engaging for our furry friends, while stimulating their natural instincts to forage.
Activities
We will kick off our time together with a story to understand the importance of helping animals. Next, we will get to work making bunny hay feeders out of upcycled toilet paper tubes. This project is ideal for our youngest kids. They will practice scissor skills by making a fringe on each end of the toilet paper tube and then stuffing it full of Timothy Hay.
We also invite all of our attending families to consider bringing an item from the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Wish List to donate! Your kids will love shopping for the animals!
Impact
This project offers a wonderful way for our young volunteers to practice kindness, build empathy, learn about animal care and make a difference in the community–one bunny at a time! It also supports the Humane Society by providing a generous supply of enrichment items, easing the cost of care, staff time and showing the animals a little extra love while they wait for their forever homes.
When & Where
Friday, October 31 from 10-11 a.m.
Wisconsin Humane Society – Milwaukee Campus
4500 West Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Park in the parking lot.
Registration Information
Participant Cap: 24 participants
Ages: All ages welcome!
Cost: Free
Materials: Consider donating an animal care item from the Humane Society’s Wish List!
Questions: Email erin@kicmke.org with any specific questions.
Cancellations: We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects come to life. However, we understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you can no longer participate, please email erin@kicmke.org ASAP so we can fill your spot.t.
Our Partner
Our partner is the Wisconsin Humane Society and their mission is to make a difference for animals and the people who love them. They offer a myriad of fantastic educational programs for kids as well!
Young Changemakers’ Week
This project is just one of the events in Young Changemakers’ Week. This week includes a variety of service opportunities that are designed to ignite a passion for service in our youngest community members (ages newborn to kindergarten).
Join us for a week focused on our littlest helping hands! And, invite a friend to join you!
- – Music Together with Grandfriends | Oct. 27 from 10-11 a.m.
- – Light Up a Life: Lanterns for Seniors | Oct. 28 various times
- – Cooking for Good | Oct. 28 from 1-2:30 p.m.
- – Mini-Maker: Thanksgiving Placemats | Oct. 29 from 10 a.m.-Noon
- – Books & Brown Bags: Storytime to Service | Oct. 30 from 10-11 a.m.
- – Trick-or-Treat with Grandfriends at Eastcastle Place | Oct. 30 from 4-5 p.m.
- – Helping Paws: Bunny Hay Feeders | Oct. 31 from 10-11 a.m.
- – Trick-or-Treat with Grandfriends at Saint John’s on the Lake | Oct. 31 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- – Learn & Serve: Sensory Art Kit Project | Nov. 2 from 3:30-5 p.m.