**News letter coming soon listing 2010 projects that we need help with.

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 a pond.  This enclosure will allow for observation of pack dynamics in as natural a setting possible and plan to offer a raised viewing walkway which will be partially enclosed 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 at the Gift Shop.COST:$100,000. UPDATE, We have located and purchased 2,000ft of 10ft commercial chain link fence. We still need another 500ft of fence, about 100 posts and volunteers with fence skills to help put this all together.

Current 2.5 acre enclosure early days of construction

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 WOLF DEN 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 Wolf Den 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 small log cabin kit would be very nice!  Funds are being collected to purchase materials to build at least a 24’x24’ 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: $45,000 UPDATE! This project has been under way with the help of all the volunteers ( you know who you are thanks!) We may have this smaller cabin complete by fall 2009. Pine paneling and log siding is needed to finish inside .

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 found a non-related pair of pure arctic foxes and they have been living here since June. You must come see them!.

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.