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WILD FOREVER The Wild Forever Foundation is an ALL VOLUNTEER, non-profit organization that cares for sick, orphaned, and injured wildlife in the Pikes Peak region around Colorado Springs, Colorado; releasing healthy wildlife back into a proper habitat.
MISSION STATEMENT
Wild Forever Foundation's mission is to promote compassion, respect and freedom for all wildlife through rehabilitation and education.
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Fledgling Birds:
It is normal behavior for fledgling (baby with feathers) birds to be hopping around on ground.
The bird is just learning how to fly. If this is the case please make sure the bird is safe from cats, dogs, other predatory wildlife, and people then leave the bird alone. The parents will feed it.
A bird in distress will be gasping for air with it's mouth open.
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EVENTS
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The Wild Forever Foundation will be participating in the Sally Ride Science Festival on Saturday, September 13th, 2008 at the UCCS campus. One of our newest volunteers, Michelle DeFord will be one of the many guest speakers. We will also have an informational booth at the Street Festival where our subject matter experts will conduct educational presentations for the public. Come join us! More... |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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On August 17, 2008 Wild Forever hosted it's inaugural Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at the beautiful Garden of the Gods Trading Post. There was lots of food, prizes and camaraderie for all. The turnout was great and we would like to thank all of the volunteers and their families that attended. We would also like to thank the sponsors that contributed the resources and efforts that made this event possible. We look forward to next years Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon and hope to see you there.
Prize Winners:
- Aurora McGee
- The Coddingtons
- Ron Farley
- The Saraigons
- Shawn Conary
- Joan Muir
Sponsors:
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We are pleased to announce that we have received financial support from the Animal Assistance Foundation (AAF) of Denver, the Pikes Peak Community Foundation (PPCF) of Colorado Springs and the Summerlee Foundation of Dallas Texas. Wild Forever is grateful for this generous support, and we look forward to doing our part to help our Grantors achieve their charitable endeavors.
Animal Assistance Foundation
Grant: $5,000
AAF mission: " To provide leadership for the enhancement of animal welfare through charitable, scientific, and educational means. "
Web site: http://www.aaf-fd.org
Pikes Peak Community Foundation
Grant: $1,000
PPCF Mission: " To advance community philanthropy. "
Web site: http://www.ppcf.org
The Summerlee Foundation
Grant: $5,000
Summerlee Mission: " To fund programs to relieve cruelty to animals in all its manifestations, and to support research and education projects on the history of Texas. "
Web site: http://www.summerlee.org
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WFF has created new committees and is looking for volunteers to fill positions. These committees are part of a new initiative to provide better services to the wildlife and community. If you are interested in becoming a licensed rehabilitator or if you have a passion for writing articles, we would like to hear from you. Come join us in our quest to be the best wildlife rescue organization in the Pikes Peak region.
The following committees need your help:
- Rehabilitator Committee
- Recruits rehabilitators and veterinarians.
- Committee Chair: Anita Bush
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- Volunteer Committee
- Recruits, trains and retains volunteers.
- Committee Chair: Stephanie Williams
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- Educational Committee
- Develops and facilitates presentations for community events.
- Committee Chair: Heilke Franzen-Pratt
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- Fund Raising Committee
- Develops revenue generating strategies and establishes contacts with the local media outlets.
- Committee Chair: Vacant
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- Web site Committee
- Develops a new web presence to reach a broader readership.
- Committee Chair: Daryl Koss
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- Newsletter Committee
- Develops and publishes the quarterly WFF newsletter.
- Committee Chair: Vacant
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Other ways you can help |
We hold monthly WFF General Meetings, open to everyone, on the second Tuesday of each month at 911 S. 8th Street, Suite G from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Volunteers are encouraged to attend.
YAHOO Map
Just South of Motor City Drive. Second Building to the East. North East Corner of Building. Lower Level Entrance.
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WFF needs a strong core group of dedicated Volunteers and members to move WFF and its mission forward and to keep it alive. If respect, rescue and rehabilitation of injured or orphaned wild animals speak to your heart, please come and join us! |
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