PROJECT PLANS

FWMA has multiple facility maintenance and improvement projects in the planning stage, but the most critical is the construction of a new flight cage for birds of prey. Of course, the replacement of the Beatty home, although not a part of FWMA, is a priority since it reduces the amount of invaluable expertise that Chris and her family can devote to the animal care.

In addition, there are several non-construction fund-raising activities for various events that everyone can participate in, including:

• Build birdhouses.
• Plant vegetables and flowering plants.
• Make birdbaths and mosaic items.
• Make hummingbird feeder.
• Donate/frame art.

We also plan to produce a FWMA calendar for 2009 as a fundraiser. This will include an invitation to all to enter their photos of wild birds and mammals in the calendar contest. Twelve photos will be selected for the primary photos, and runners-up will be used as inset photos on each page. Entries can be submitted at any time, but the deadline is September 30, 2008. Send 8x10 photo or CD entries plus a $10 donation for each photo to FWMA. Watch this site for additional submission details and winning results after the September deadline.