New Outdoor Learning Shelter added at Rescue Ranch!

Last Updated 7/1/2024Posted in Homepage, rescueranch


Rescue Ranch is pleased to share that we have recently added a new Outdoor Learning Shelter by the 10,000 square foot Earnhardt Family Playground.  The Outdoor Learning Shelter is 24' x 24' with five 6-foot picnic tables.  It will be a great addition for in-house education programs, field trips, as well as those using the playground throughout the week.  It will also be available by reservation, for small (group size 30 maximum) birthday party on the weekends.  Pricing and details can be found on our Birthday Parties page.  

The project has been made possible through a number of resources including both in-kind and cash donations from the following:

  • Private Donations

            Matt Yordy

            Ray Evernham

  • Rotary Club of Statesville Endowment Grant Funds
  • Crowder Construction
  • CBL
  • Home Depot 

We are extremely grateful for the contributions and are excited to use this amenity to build capacity for programming, which helps us better fulfill our mission of humane education, teaching the importance of responsible pet ownership, empathy, and compassion for all living things.  

We hope you will come by the Ranch soon for a visit and be sure to check out this awesome addition!  



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