All of us folks at the Nature Center have been waiting very patiently to hear from our AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) friends in the Gulf region. Initially, it was very difficult for experts to assess exactly what supplies would be needed and where they should be shipped, but in the meantime, we stayed busy by compiling a list of supplies we thought facilities would need and then...
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May
10
2010
In the wake of the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf, the WNC Nature Center asked a simple question — could you donate supplies? And boy, did the WNC community have an answer!
After making an announcement last week that we would be collecting supplies to send down to the Gulf, so many of you answered right way in bringing in blankets, countless towels, blue Dawn dish soap,...
May
4
2010
Dear Friends,
The Western North Carolina Nature Center staff feels very motivated to help in whatever way we can with disaster relief for the oil impacted Gulf region and the affected wildlife. As this disaster develops, there will most certainly be a great need for relief efforts for some time to come.
At this stage, many organizations are beginning to implement their...