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from eli-gazelli -- August 2002
It's been a great year... and we couldn't do it without you! A HUGE and HEARTY thanks to all of our supporters, contributors, donors, and volunteers for their generosity and time. Our work just isn't possible without YOU! Our Walk on the Wild Side Benefit 2002 was a grand success! Our integrated overivew of what is at stake in conservation efforts today to protect some of Kenya's last remaining wilderness.. Tsavo...was sold out attendance! I think we are going to have to get a bigger space next year! The premier screening of African Environmental Film Foundation's up-to-the-minute documentary " Wanted Dead Or Alive?" focuses on the plight and future of the african elephant. The film makes quite an impact and WildiZe will be thrilled to be able to present this film to our African projects and community groups so that they too can learn about their countries heritage and future. You can check this out by clicking on the running cheetah above! As usual, the work a benefit creates has kept me at the computer more than I would like to be... I much prefer my tent in Tsavo! But, the work here is worthwhile because it allows me to connect on a personal level with our supporters . Education and awareness- and that includes my personal growth as well..is key to WildiZe work, and I enjoy the many opportunities that have come my way to meet new individuals and organizations that are geared toward protecting our Wildness If we make the world safe for all creatures, then we make the world safe for us. If we make the world safe for all creatures, then we have time. Time to use our knowledge wisely. Time to gain wisdom from our past and to create a future. Have you been out to take a look at your planet today? Thank you, See you ....Eliand wonder
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Eli with 'Emily' and Simon Trevor
(AEFF) in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya -- at the Sheldrick Trust
orphan elephant release site.
Mweya (bottom) © Sheldrick Trust
Thoma nudging Solango © Sheldrick Trust
Mtito - Feb. 2002 © Eli Weiss |
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Mtito with Hassan - June, 2002 © Nana Woodley |
orphan's update! WildiZe Foundation® has adopted two baby elephants from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust! Thoma and Mweya are growing stronger each day! ...five o'clock feedings take on a different meaning in Africa!!!Mweya has been moved to the release site in Tsavo for her introduction back into the wilds. Check out the Trust's website, and learn how you too can adopt an orphan! In our suggested reading list below, you will see a book entitled 'Wild Orphans" , an incredibly sensitive and beautiful account following the original 8 wild orphans. Purchase of this book through GLOBIO will directly benefit the Trust's orphans and work. Our adopted leopard cub, "Mtito', is growing by leaps and bounds! He is close to being ready for his release back into the wilds, and is currently learing to be a very independent spotty cat!! We will be linking up to Mtito's story shortly... with photos, and the official diary.... so, stay tuned! We will also link this story to our kids and cubs page. It is exciting to see how support translates directly into care for these orphans! If you would like to adopt wild baby --contact WildiZe®!
for the new 'faces'we are working with-- check out our Links page!
wildiZe® en espanol! OLE! Eli and WildiZe™ are now contributing editors to the Bilingual SPANISH publication La Mision! The paper is published monthly and Eli has written two articles now that have been translated for the Hispanic community in the Roaring Fork Valley. She received many raves at her first article WILD VS WEST that featured the differences of empowerment issues for women in Africa and women in the United States.The next article will be published in March 2002 but you can read it here first--EYES ON THE WILD! The publication is also distributed in the Public schools for use in social studies classes. Bringing awareness of wildlife and cultural conservation to our young is an invaluable activity. Five roars for La Mision!! articles
teaching our young Just like in the wildworld of nature, we need to teach our young the skills and lessons they will need to survive. And to do that, they need a planet to have a future in! No amount of donor funding is too small to save our planet, so if you have children, take them to enjoy 'kits and cubs' page http:// www.wildize.org/kids.htm! It's our kidzone where youngsters and young adults can learn about wildlife and having fun with conservation!! While you are there, take a minute, as a parent, to think how it would be if you could ONLY show them wild animals on the internet or in a book or on TV…which could happen during our lifetime unless we actively care for wildness, and understanding our role in its future.
details matter We have also been working diligently on our database and would welcome any address changes or new additional information next time you rumble by. A Database is only as helpful as the information put into it! So give a growl if you have something we need to change! Because we want to limit the number of paper mailings we do each year, please visit the website often for the 'gnus and lynx' you need and be sure and send us your email addresses so we can get YOU on our gnusletter without wasting trees! info@wildize.org
recommended
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION:
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