BUY A POST PROJECT for the WOLF GROVE

1.  The WOLF GROVE .  We have the need to build a larger enclosure which is 8.5 acres, and will be the home for 5-7 wolves.  The location is perfect, spacious, well drained, mixed hardwood and conifers with 2 ponds which were constructed this past summer. This enclosure will allow for observation of pack dynamics in a larger more natural setting and we plan to offer a raised viewing walkway which will be partially enclosed out of the weather with camera ports.

We are asking individuals, families, corporations and groups to Buy a Wolf Grove Post for the enclosure with a $100.00 donation or more and the donors names will be listed on a plaque that will be displayed along the fence lin for visitors to see..COST for each post is $100,000. UPDATE, We have located and purchased 1,000ft of 10ft commercial chain link fence. We still need another 1,500ft of fence, and volunteers with fence skills to help put this all together. **This past summer thanks to David Maracle and Family donating their dozer and time, the entire perimiter of the new enclosure was cleared and is ready for the next step, driving the poles. Also thank you to Jerry Loomis for building the 2 new ponds. Thanks to the Norwich Schools for donating the fence from the old tenis courts by the Perry Brown School.

BUY A POST DONORS

$100.00 donors

. David and Rosemary Papayanopulis, Huntington NY

. Linda Morningstar, Sherburne NY in memory of Raymond Dancing Turtle

.The Gilbert Family and friends in memory of "Pete" Gilbert who loved the wolves

A PayPal button will be here soon so you may donate to a project of your choice. Currently donations can be made by contacting us at 607-627-6784

Current 2.5 acre enclosure early days of construction 2006

Future 8.5 acre site pictures below

2. The Grey Wolf Interpertive Center will be the name of the Wolf Mountain Nature Center Education building and will house the Gift Shop The Gift shop will feature quality wolf and nature related gifts and will also offer locally produced maple syrup and hand made items.  The Gift Shop will also serve as the entrance into the nature center and be available for presentations and meetings concerning environmental education and environmental issues. We are in need of a building. Please help us make this dream a reality! We have started a smaller version of the actual building needed that we can use temporarly for education prgrams and a small gift shop.

A log cabin kit would be very nice!  Funds are being collected to purchase materials to build at least a 24’x36’ log or log sided rustic looking structure very much like the cabin pictured above.  Additionally volunteers with carpentry skills are needed to help with building construction.  Donations of building materials or gift certificates at local building centers would also be appreciated. COST: $50,000

3. Walk-In Freezer Project    We need an 8x8 or larger walk-in freezer to store food for the wolves and other animals.  Additionally a small pavilion needs to be built to keep the freezer under cover and for a convenient place to cut up meat. $8,000-$10,000 Update, we are looking at a small 6x6 for now.

4. The Fox Enclosure Project.  6 rolls of Chain link 8ft,9gauge, 20 rolls of Keystone Brand Yard/Kennel fence, 4x4 posts and volunteers to help are needed to for the fox enclosure.

If you can help by donating money, materials or labor to any of our projects please call the Nature Center so that we can discuss how to put your donations to the best use. COST:$4,500 Great news! This Project has been completed!! We are also have a non-related pair of pure arctic foxes and they have been living here since June. Beautiful You must come see them!.

Arctic Fox addition: We would like to enlarge the Arctic area and need wood posts and lumber, fence wire, and labor! Our goal is to provide more education programs about the arctic, arctic animals and climate change COST for this addition: $2, 500

6. Outdoor amphitheater area for group presentations. Need lumber and cedar fence panels. Gifts cards appreciated! Cost $1,500.00 This project has been completed and we are excited about being able to have outdoor slide shows and movies this summer. DONE !THANK YOU for helping!