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Green Team in Action
The Mount Pleasant Elementary School Green Team in Hudson, QC have been working on an ambitious recycling project for the past several months. Using fabric sourced from gently-used shirts donated by the Green Team members, over 60 students in Grades 3 to 6 (as well as a few crafty parent volunteers!) have lovingly constructed and stitched a beautiful, twin size quilt.
The Green Team members are selling raffle tickets for the fabulous quilt to raise money for Le Nichoir. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. The draw will be held on the last day of school (June 22, 2012) and anyone interested in learning more about the Green Team or purchasing a raffle ticket can contact Becky 450 458 9955 or mpshomeandschool@gmail.com.
State-of-the-Art Aviary off to Promising Start
Le Nichoir has received generous grants from LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics and TD Friends of the Environment to build a new multi-unit aviary that will facilitate optimal care for songbirds and insectivorous birds, including threatened species.
“We’re thrilled to have these two organizations supporting our project,” says Susan Wylie, the Centre’s Executive Director, who helped to launch a funding drive in January to raise part of the estimated $48,400 building cost. “We hope to have all the money in place this fall.”
The $10,000 donation from LUSH and $3,000 grant from TD Friends of the Environment came after Le Nichoir sent requests to four charitable foundations for their financial support in building the aviary. The Centre has also approached lumber companies for donations of construction material. [Read more][Lire la suite...]
Northern Quebec Crossbill Released
On a clear spring-like day this March, Le Nichoir released a healthy White-winged Crossbill in a large spruce stand, ending a two-month stay for the injured bird originally found 1,200 km north of Montreal, in Waskaganish, Que.
The female Crossbill (Loxia leucoptera) had made the nine-hour journey to Le Nichoir last December in the care of the couple who spotted the juvenile bird and looked after it until they were able to make arrangements to travel to Hudson.
After a full examination, Le Nichoir confirmed that the bird had had a fracture of the coracoid (part of the scapula), sustained from a dog attack. The fracture was calcified, so the bird had complete mobility in its wing and was able to fly extremely well. [Read more][Lire la suite...]
Murder Mystery Night a Success!
Le Nichoir’s first murder-mystery auction and dinner fundraiser, held at St James church hall in Hudson on April 14, was a huge success! Tickets sold out a full three weeks before the event, and over $33,000 was raised (a record high!) The funds raised included $11,605 earmarked for building a new multi-unit aviary for songbirds and insectivorous birds.
Le Nichoir thanks all those who attended, along with the sponsors and volunteers, for their generosity and enthusiasm at the event. ( event pictures)
A huge thank-you also goes out to all auction donors and sponsors, who graciously provided the gifts and services that made this event so successful. [Read more][Lire la suite...]
