2018 SPRING Newsletter
The Preserve Post for Spring 2018 is here! Engage and learn about wildlife from the perspectives of the American Bald Eagle Foundation, from a First Nations Elder, and from those behind the celebration of Yukon's trapping history - UnFURled, and more!
The Preserve Post for Spring 2018 is here! Engage and learn about wildlife from the perspectives of the American Bald Eagle Foundation, from a First Nations Elder, and from those behind the celebration of Yukon's trapping history - UnFURled, and more!
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A New Chapter Begins<br />
Nearly 14 years ago, the Yukon Game Farm became<br />
the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. This new chapter<br />
saw the Preserve grow. We added new species. We<br />
built visitor infrastructure like interpretive panels,<br />
viewing platforms and a learning centre. We gained<br />
accreditation with Canada’s Accredited Zoos and<br />
Aquariums. And we built an incredible animal care<br />
facility. All this was only possible with the support of<br />
our partners and our community.<br />
For example, the Department of Environment has<br />
enabled us to care for the needs of more than 175<br />
animals. They are the foundation of the Preserve’s<br />
operation. On this foundation, your visits, volunteer<br />
hours, donations and letters of support have made all<br />
the difference.<br />
Consider this: this<br />
year the Preserve will<br />
welcome more than<br />
12,000 Yukoners. Many<br />
of you will be showing<br />
your visiting friends and<br />
relatives around. And by<br />
the end of our fiscal year<br />
(March 31st) we’ll have<br />
seen 30,000 visitors walk<br />
through the front door.<br />
We’re here thanks to your<br />
support.<br />
Now, we are about<br />
to embark on a new<br />
chapter. We don’t know<br />
the nuances yet. (We are<br />
working on securing funding to create a master-plan<br />
that will guide our next 10-years.)<br />
But we know a few things. We know that we want to<br />
find ways to enrich your lives and our community.<br />
We know that wildlife rehabilitation and conservation<br />
based educational programming are critical parts of<br />
what we do. And we know that we need your support<br />
more than ever.<br />
Here’s a few things you can do to help:<br />
• Visit: keep visiting and talk up the Preserve<br />
with your friends and family!<br />
• Donate: its easy and you get a tax receipt<br />
(https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/yukonwildlife-preserve-operating-society).<br />
• Volunteer: we need help with fundraising and<br />
sponsorship (send me an email at jake@yukonwildlife.<br />
ca to get involved)!<br />
We are so grateful for all the support we’ve received<br />
over the years. It motivates us to keep looking ahead<br />
and reflecting on how to be the best we can be for you<br />
and our community.<br />
My thanks,<br />
Jake Paleczny<br />
Acting Executive Director,<br />
Yukon Wildlife Preserve<br />
Cover photo: Juvenile female lynx enjoys some time in the trees.<br />
Maybe she’s searching for signs of spring!<br />
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Above: Jake Paleczny has been a part of the YWP team since December 2012.<br />
Formerly the Director of Education and Programming, he is a member of the<br />
dedicated staff looking to, with support from colleagues, board, partners and the<br />
community, propel the Wildlife Preserve into a new era.<br />
Volume 12, Issue 4
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