[TN-Bird] Re: Sandhill Cranes
- From: Robin Barrow <braveladyrobin@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bfcantwell@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012 12:56:25 -0500
That's a good idea, Billie. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to volunteer
this year, so that's a good way for people like me to help out.
Robin
On Sun, Nov 25, 2012 at 11:19 AM, Billie <bfcantwell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Special plea for festival donations
>
> We all know TWRA maintains thousands of acres of Wildlife Management Areas
> and Refuges that benefit both game and watchable wildlife species.
> Birdwatchers are often criticized because we benefit from the fees paid by
> hunters and fishers, without contributing financially ourselves.
>
> The Hiwassee Refuge, the mecca for Sandhill Cranes in the Southeast, is by
> far the Refuge most visited by wildlife watchers of all kinds. Therefore, it
> is important to let TWRA know that we appreciate their efforts, and will
> contribute to the management of this special place.
>
> By making a donation to the TN Crane Fund at the price of a hunting/fishing
> license, $28 (or a multiple there of: $56, $74, $280 . . .) your donation
> will go into that dedicated fund to be used only for crane management, crane
> research, or increased crane viewing opportunities.
>
> All of your contributions will be tallied and presented to the TWRA
> Commissioners as an indication of how much we value this refuge, the cranes,
> and how important watchable wildlife is to us.
>
> Here¹s how to make your donation:
> By credit card: Call BJ Haas of the TWRA Foundation Tennessee Wildlife
> Resources Foundation 615-831-9311 x115<bhaas@xxxxxxxx>
> Or send a check made out to the Tennessee Crane Fund, TN Wildlife Resources
> Foundation, 5000 Linbar Drive, Suite 265, Nashville, TN 37211
>
> Thank you!!
>
> Billie Cantwell
> Knoxville, TN
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