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Birdsacre is a rare and personal
place. Being involved can provide a warm feeling of satisfaction.
New acquaintances, sharing experiences, helping people, caring
for the birds, and making Cordie’s home and surroundings
available to our visitors is our objective.
With all the hustle and bustle
around us, with the increased inhumanity and loss of respect,
maybe for just a second, here on this little spot, Birdsacre,
we are doing something good.
Over the years the pressure
and potential to expand, become uniform or corporate-like, has
arisen, and we have struggled to retain the intimacy and sincerity
of a simple and original place.
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Simplicity does not negate
need. The price to fund the Sanctuary grows yearly. However,
its cost remains in our visitors’ appreciation.
One enters Birdsacre, its Museum, Nature Center, picnic area,
and woodland trails free of charge, based on the idea that none
should be excluded from entering and enjoying because of economic
means.
Support is largely derived from donation and subscription, providing
visitors with an invested interest in ensuring the Sanctuary’s
survival. However, the potential of this public park is and has
always has been in the hands and hearts of a generous few. To
help increase those necessary few…
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Gifts in memory
of a friend or loved one may be made in "memory of ________,"
and mailed to Birdsacre, to support our current and future care
of the Sanctuary, injured and ambassador birds, and the preservation
of Cordelia J. Stanwood's 19th century Homestead.
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Please, Donate time or become
a Supporter by calling or writing the
Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary
P.O. Box 485
Ellsworth, Me. 04605
(207)-667-8460
e-mail: Birdsacre@hotmail.com
Contributions are Tax Deductible:
#01-0277-845
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Supporter |
Contributor |
Benefactor |
Bird Care |
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($20) |
($30-100) |
($100+) |
($10) |
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Volunteers are needed:
- to give tours in Cordelia’s
19th Century Homestead
- to care for injured birds
- to supervise the Nature Center
- to help with Trail Maintenance, Garden Care, and Shelter Construction
and Maintenance
A few hours in the morning
or afternoon is of great help.
One appreciates the sight of
nature, but true enjoyment emerges only through involvement.
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