Preserve Post - Winter 2014

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Education... Fall/Winter School Programs This winter the Preserve introduced a fall/winter school programming session. Thanks to the support of the Department of Education, we offered school programming at no charge to Yukon students. Educators Dylan Cunningham and Kaitlyn Dorosz developed and delivered programs for grades K/1, 2, 7 and 9. We estimate that ~325 students participated in November and December. An innovative addition are “Adventure Backpacks”. These allow teachers to self-guide their class. This allows schools to send two classes at a time (making the most of valuable busing resources). Another notable addition is a new set of atlatls and throwers. We are using the atlatls to connect animal biology to human stories. Artful Evolution Artful Evolution is the exhibition Whitehorse-based artist and Yukon Wildlife Preserve interpreter, Misha Donohoe. The exhibition will showcase beautiful images of Yukon plants and insects rendered 6 in ultra fine brushwork. “I created the works in the style of 17th – 19th century botanical illustrations, but I also wanted to magnify them so that people could appreciate all the exquisite details!” Part art show, part science exhibition, Artful Evolution will appeal to nature-enthusiasts, scientists and fine art-lovers. “Artists are inspired by all kinds of things. For me, it’s science.” Misha is an avid reader of science books and journals and when she learns something interesting it tends to emerge as an art-piece. “There is no limit to how technical or scientific you can get, but I like the idea that learning should be fun and inspiring.” Misha taught the art-nature camp at Yukon Wildlife Preserve in August 2014 and is applying some of the same interpretation principles to the exhibition. There will be an interactive art piece for kids and adults to contribute to. “I may have been honing my art skills for many years, but everyone can create something beautiful and meaningful when they give themselves permission. I can’t wait to see how this part of the exhibition turns out!” Artful Evolution will launch at Arts Underground along with a group exhibition from The Association Francophone Yukonnaise on January 9 th 2015 (5 Volume – 7pm). 9, Issue 3
‘Definitely a Fox’ Update Construction on a new home for our famous fox draws nearer everyday. Director of Operations, Randy Hallock, ensured he sunk the posts for the new habitat before the ground froze. Canada World Youth stepped in to help out, painting poles to blend in with the pale green of the surrounding Aspen trunks. They also helped to unroll and hang hundreds of feet of chain link fencing. That’s when Operations Assistants Daniel, Justine and Logan began stretching the fencing. They needed to transform it from a loose skin into taught, precise barriers. This was finicky work, requiring precision and cold fingers. Working with bolts and nuts often needed a bare hand - even at cold temperatures. Staff used magnets at the end of every day to collect fumbled nuts out of the snow. Lindsay is working on plans for a grand opening in the new year. Left: Daniel stretches the fence taught. Below: Cold hands on cold metal is a reality. Yukon Wildlife Preserve Full-time Staff Greg Meredith, Executive Director Randy Hallock, Operations Director Dr. Maria Hallock, Curator Jake Paleczny, Director of Programming & Education Lindsay Caskenette, Manager of Visitor Services Daniel Jolkowski, Animal Care & Operations Assistant Justine Benjamin, Animal Care & Operations Assistant Board of Directors Jim Boyde, President W.J. (Bill) Klassen, Vice-President Dave Mossop, Past President Nona Ilieva, Treasurer Alexandra de Jong Westman, Chair of Animal Care Committee Michael Kokiw, Director at Large Ranj Pillai, Director at Large Sharon A. Katz, Director at Large Allan Koprowsky, Non-voting Member - Environment Yukon Darrell March, Non-voting Member - Environment Yukon Blake Rogers, Non-voting Member Winter Staff Hayley Wood Misha Donohoe Maureen Peterson Alina Dragomir Winter 2014 Garry Njootli Kaitlyn Dorosz Joanne Maisoneuve Dylan Cunningham 7
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