Over here at IRCF, we're busily getting ready to travel to Florida for the Project Heloderma auction. The Binns, AJ, and I will be arriving Friday. Thank you in advance to everyone that has donated, spread the word and those volunteering to help with the auction. The auction success is based on the collaborative efforts of all involved! Thank you!
More news when we are able to get online!
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Bouncing baby blues in Grand Cayman
Baby Blues have started hatching! Congrads to Digger and Elizabeth! What a happy moment in Cayman! Of course, more Blues to come!
http://www.blueiguana.ky
Once the sponsorship program goes live, more Blues to choose from!!!!
http://www.blueiguana.ky
Once the sponsorship program goes live, more Blues to choose from!!!!
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Helping us spread the news!
We appreciate websites that help pass on the news. See what the following site(s) have done.
Monday, July 31, 2006
News from IRCF (2006/07/31)
We are very pleased to announce the release of the fully revamped IRCF website (www.IRCF.org). The site is filled with gorgeous images and content about the endangered reptiles and their habitats that the IRCF seeks to protect. You can join or renew your membership online and find information regarding a wide variety of donation programs. Please note that some parts of the site are still under construction, such as our new merchandise store and portions of the Program section; we appreciate your patience while these areas are being completed.
Some additional recent highlights:
IRCF has now partnered with Project Heloderma, to help preserve the Guatemalan Beaded Lizard, a species with fewer than 200 individuals remaining in the wild. The IRCF will be present at the National Reptile Breeders’ Expo this August in Daytona Beach, FL sponsoring the auction benefiting the Guatemalan Beaded Lizard. Your assistance with donations and on-site tasks is greatly appreciated. (www.IRCF.org/projectheloderma)
We also have started coordinating volunteers for Team Blue 2006 to assist with the Blue Iguana Recovery Program. During the months from August through December, Team Blue will be involved with activities such as trail development, production of retreats for the Salina, release of head-started iguanas, among other tasks. Team Blue is in immediate need of one to two volunteers in the 8/28-9/12 timeframe. (www.IRCF.org/volunteer.html)
The IGUANA journal has arrived in the mail! We appreciate the patience of our members but the wait is well worth it! With a stunning cover featuring a Malaysian Flying Lizard and 90+ pages of articles, photos and information, we strive to invigorate and educate our members.
The IRCF has also published the Spring edition of Blue Iguana Tales (http://www.blueiguana.ky). Learn about recent Program highlights and further details from the June 2006 dog attacks.
Please tell your friends about the IRCF and encourage them to become members! The efforts of even a single person can have a positive, lasting impact on the preservation of endangered species.
Some additional recent highlights:
IRCF has now partnered with Project Heloderma, to help preserve the Guatemalan Beaded Lizard, a species with fewer than 200 individuals remaining in the wild. The IRCF will be present at the National Reptile Breeders’ Expo this August in Daytona Beach, FL sponsoring the auction benefiting the Guatemalan Beaded Lizard. Your assistance with donations and on-site tasks is greatly appreciated. (www.IRCF.org/projectheloderma)
We also have started coordinating volunteers for Team Blue 2006 to assist with the Blue Iguana Recovery Program. During the months from August through December, Team Blue will be involved with activities such as trail development, production of retreats for the Salina, release of head-started iguanas, among other tasks. Team Blue is in immediate need of one to two volunteers in the 8/28-9/12 timeframe. (www.IRCF.org/volunteer.html)
The IGUANA journal has arrived in the mail! We appreciate the patience of our members but the wait is well worth it! With a stunning cover featuring a Malaysian Flying Lizard and 90+ pages of articles, photos and information, we strive to invigorate and educate our members.
The IRCF has also published the Spring edition of Blue Iguana Tales (http://www.blueiguana.ky). Learn about recent Program highlights and further details from the June 2006 dog attacks.
Please tell your friends about the IRCF and encourage them to become members! The efforts of even a single person can have a positive, lasting impact on the preservation of endangered species.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
IRCF support of NRBE auction benefiting the Guatemalan Beaded Lizard
Message from John Binns, our IRCF president, with regards to the NRBE Guatemalan Beaded Lizard auction. The auction flyer is located at http://www.ircf.org/projectheloderma/auction.html from which you can download a PDF.
If you will be in Daytona, we will also be seeking volunteers to help gather items for the auction thay day, as well as manage the auction in the evening. There is a "Volunteers Needed" link at http://www.ircf.org/projectheloderma/auction.html
Please feel free to distribute this information.
Thx!
des.
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Greetings,
Last year, the IRCF sponsored the National Reptile Breeder’s Expo auction to benefit the West Indian Rock Iguanas. The auction was a huge success and generated over $20,000 to help fund critical conservation work to assist the San Salvador Rock Iguana (Cyclura rileyi rileyi), Jamaican Iguana (Cyclura collei), Anegada Iguana (Cyclura pinguis), and the Grand Cayman Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewisi).
Last year’s auction success is credited to the generosity of donors and vendors who gave willingly, the many volunteers who contributed long hours in managing the auctions activities, and Wayne Hill for hosting the event.
This year, the IRCF is teaming up with Zoo Atlanta to sponsor the NRBE auction to benefit the Guatemalan Beaded Lizard (H. h. charlesbogerti). Fewer than 200 of these critically endangered animals remain in the unique dry forest habitat of the Motagua Valley in Guatemala.
Saving this species is within our reach, but the window of opportunity is closing rapidly.
Recovery efforts are being conducted through a partnership called Project Heloderma, headed by Zootropic, a Guatemalan NGO working in unison with NGO Defensores de la Naturaleza Foundation (Defenders of Nature), whose primary focus is the conservation of the Motagua Valley. Other partners include the Guatemalan government’s National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP), Zoo Atlanta, the IRCF, San Diego Zoo, and Dan Beck, Central Washington University.
Detailed information about Project Heloderma can be found at the following web address: http://www.IRCF.org/projectheloderma
We are seeking your help and support to save the Guatemalan Beaded Lizard. Please consider the following ways to contribute:
1. Benefit Auction: Donate items for the auction (August 19th 2006). All donations are U.S. tax deductible. What can I donate? Just about anything, Crafts, Artwork, Books, Reptile Supplies, Services, Professional Services, Passes, Vacations Packages, Equipment, Appliances, Apparel, Field Equipment and electronics, Old Cars, you name it. To donate, simply go to: http://www.ircf.org/projectheloderma/auction2.html
2. Participate in our online Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Donor Program, and receive your Certificate of Appreciation, Guatemalan Beaded Lizard photograph, and, depending on your level of contribution, a gift of appreciation. For information please visit: http://www.ircf.org/projectheloderma/help.html
3. Financial Donors or Sponsorship, at any scale, corporate or private, local or international. Please contact Sandy at: SB@ircf.org
If you would prefer to handle your contribution at a personal level, please contact Sandy at SB@ircf.org -or- call toll-free 877-472-3674 for assistance.
Project Heloderma thanks you in advance for any consideration and assistance you can provide.
Sincerely,
John
PS. Please feel free to distribute this mailing.
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John F. Binns, CEO
International Reptile Conservation Foundation, Inc.
3010 Magnum Drive, San Jose, CA 95135 USA
www.IRCF.org
The International Reptile Conservation Foundation works to conserve reptiles and the natural habitats and ecosystems that support them.
If you will be in Daytona, we will also be seeking volunteers to help gather items for the auction thay day, as well as manage the auction in the evening. There is a "Volunteers Needed" link at http://www.ircf.org/projectheloderma/auction.html
Please feel free to distribute this information.
Thx!
des.
*******************************************
Greetings,
Last year, the IRCF sponsored the National Reptile Breeder’s Expo auction to benefit the West Indian Rock Iguanas. The auction was a huge success and generated over $20,000 to help fund critical conservation work to assist the San Salvador Rock Iguana (Cyclura rileyi rileyi), Jamaican Iguana (Cyclura collei), Anegada Iguana (Cyclura pinguis), and the Grand Cayman Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewisi).
Last year’s auction success is credited to the generosity of donors and vendors who gave willingly, the many volunteers who contributed long hours in managing the auctions activities, and Wayne Hill for hosting the event.
This year, the IRCF is teaming up with Zoo Atlanta to sponsor the NRBE auction to benefit the Guatemalan Beaded Lizard (H. h. charlesbogerti). Fewer than 200 of these critically endangered animals remain in the unique dry forest habitat of the Motagua Valley in Guatemala.
Saving this species is within our reach, but the window of opportunity is closing rapidly.
Recovery efforts are being conducted through a partnership called Project Heloderma, headed by Zootropic, a Guatemalan NGO working in unison with NGO Defensores de la Naturaleza Foundation (Defenders of Nature), whose primary focus is the conservation of the Motagua Valley. Other partners include the Guatemalan government’s National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP), Zoo Atlanta, the IRCF, San Diego Zoo, and Dan Beck, Central Washington University.
Detailed information about Project Heloderma can be found at the following web address: http://www.IRCF.org/projectheloderma
We are seeking your help and support to save the Guatemalan Beaded Lizard. Please consider the following ways to contribute:
1. Benefit Auction: Donate items for the auction (August 19th 2006). All donations are U.S. tax deductible. What can I donate? Just about anything, Crafts, Artwork, Books, Reptile Supplies, Services, Professional Services, Passes, Vacations Packages, Equipment, Appliances, Apparel, Field Equipment and electronics, Old Cars, you name it. To donate, simply go to: http://www.ircf.org/projectheloderma/auction2.html
2. Participate in our online Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Donor Program, and receive your Certificate of Appreciation, Guatemalan Beaded Lizard photograph, and, depending on your level of contribution, a gift of appreciation. For information please visit: http://www.ircf.org/projectheloderma/help.html
3. Financial Donors or Sponsorship, at any scale, corporate or private, local or international. Please contact Sandy at: SB@ircf.org
If you would prefer to handle your contribution at a personal level, please contact Sandy at SB@ircf.org -or- call toll-free 877-472-3674 for assistance.
Project Heloderma thanks you in advance for any consideration and assistance you can provide.
Sincerely,
John
PS. Please feel free to distribute this mailing.
--
John F. Binns, CEO
International Reptile Conservation Foundation, Inc.
3010 Magnum Drive, San Jose, CA 95135 USA
www.IRCF.org
The International Reptile Conservation Foundation works to conserve reptiles and the natural habitats and ecosystems that support them.
Friday, June 23, 2006
Blue Iguana Recovery Program News (2006/06/23)
Spring has ended with tragic news yet summer brings us new hope!
At the tail end of March 2006, 2.5 year old male BGB ventured out of the Salina Reserve and onto private property, sadly into the jaws of a dog. Earlier this month, two stray dogs wandered into the Park and brought to an early end the lives of Sapphire and Slugger, two of the world's most photographed Blue Iguanas. Yellow-Blue, a nesting female, was also mauled; and Santa, another male, has not been seen for several weeks. In memory of Slugger and Sapphire, memorials will be erected with awareness signs to educate visitors; they will also be remembered through the Blue Iguanas they have parented. Sapphire's memorial has been generously covered by her sponsor. We are still in the process of gathering funds for Slugger's memorial.
Amidst the sadness that the Program has faced, joyous moments make an appearance. Yellow Blue, despite being mauled, has laid her eggs and has shown great progress in her recovery. She definitely exhibits the strength and heart of her species. Meanwhile, in the Salina, one of the females released in 2004 has nested! Hopefully more of her 2004 alumni will soon follow!
A series of volunteers have been in Cayman to radio track the two age classes of released iguanas; this data is vital in understanding and mapping out their territories. In addition, they have and will continue to observe nesting behavior, and presumably also will witness the first hatchlings when they appear. Can you imagine the excitement when wild hatchlings emerge!? And think about the years of struggle and dedication that have preceded this important milestone event!
Please visit http://www.blueiguana.ky to peruse the news articles related to Slugger and Sapphire as well as updates on Program happenings. We thank everyone for all their generosity and support of the Program.
At the tail end of March 2006, 2.5 year old male BGB ventured out of the Salina Reserve and onto private property, sadly into the jaws of a dog. Earlier this month, two stray dogs wandered into the Park and brought to an early end the lives of Sapphire and Slugger, two of the world's most photographed Blue Iguanas. Yellow-Blue, a nesting female, was also mauled; and Santa, another male, has not been seen for several weeks. In memory of Slugger and Sapphire, memorials will be erected with awareness signs to educate visitors; they will also be remembered through the Blue Iguanas they have parented. Sapphire's memorial has been generously covered by her sponsor. We are still in the process of gathering funds for Slugger's memorial.
Amidst the sadness that the Program has faced, joyous moments make an appearance. Yellow Blue, despite being mauled, has laid her eggs and has shown great progress in her recovery. She definitely exhibits the strength and heart of her species. Meanwhile, in the Salina, one of the females released in 2004 has nested! Hopefully more of her 2004 alumni will soon follow!
A series of volunteers have been in Cayman to radio track the two age classes of released iguanas; this data is vital in understanding and mapping out their territories. In addition, they have and will continue to observe nesting behavior, and presumably also will witness the first hatchlings when they appear. Can you imagine the excitement when wild hatchlings emerge!? And think about the years of struggle and dedication that have preceded this important milestone event!
Please visit http://www.blueiguana.ky to peruse the news articles related to Slugger and Sapphire as well as updates on Program happenings. We thank everyone for all their generosity and support of the Program.
Friday, June 09, 2006
Tragic news in Grand Cayman
It is with great sadness that I post this news.
Blue Iguanas Sapphire and Slugger have been killed tragically by a pair of wild dogs at the QE II Botanical Park. Slugger was a regular fixture by the restrooms at the BIRP facility. I found it odd on my first trip to see a large blue iguana laying right in front of the restrooms, as if standing guard. He was one of the first blues that I regularly photographed, as he roamed about the facility. Sapphire was seen over by the lake; it was not uncommon for her to laze atop one of the picnic tables. A beautiful animal, Sapphire graced the Blue Iguana Recovery Program information sheet.
They will be buried near the areas they considered home.
Yellow-Blue, a female, also has been mauled but is being a tough iguana! She has continued with her nesting behavior. Male blue Santa, amongst the first iguanas seen when the Blue Iguana Safari Tours kicked off, has not been seen in several weeks.
For the articles covering this tragic event, please visit http://www.blueiguana.ky; click on the left menu bar. Or from the top menu bar, click on Resources, followed by Articles.
Blue Iguanas Sapphire and Slugger have been killed tragically by a pair of wild dogs at the QE II Botanical Park. Slugger was a regular fixture by the restrooms at the BIRP facility. I found it odd on my first trip to see a large blue iguana laying right in front of the restrooms, as if standing guard. He was one of the first blues that I regularly photographed, as he roamed about the facility. Sapphire was seen over by the lake; it was not uncommon for her to laze atop one of the picnic tables. A beautiful animal, Sapphire graced the Blue Iguana Recovery Program information sheet.
They will be buried near the areas they considered home.
Yellow-Blue, a female, also has been mauled but is being a tough iguana! She has continued with her nesting behavior. Male blue Santa, amongst the first iguanas seen when the Blue Iguana Safari Tours kicked off, has not been seen in several weeks.
For the articles covering this tragic event, please visit http://www.blueiguana.ky; click on the left menu bar. Or from the top menu bar, click on Resources, followed by Articles.
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
IRCF and Blue Iguana Recovery Program News (2006/02/21)
The New Year has started off with much excitement for both IRCF and BIRP.
IRCF has released a website that provides convenient membership registration and highlights from the IGUANA journal. The March issue of the journal is heading off to the printer, so join now or renew your membership and don't miss it. Visit http://www.ircf.org/iguana and preview the journal! Remember, your membership is tax deductible, as IRCF is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.
The winter edition of Blue Iguana Tales has also recently been completed by IRCF. Read about the changing of the guard at the Botanical Park, with iguana-come-lately Santa assuming Forrest's kingdom! Meanwhile, the Salina Reserve welcomed 71 new residents. We are eagerly awaiting 2006 breeding activities! Also, learn about Blue Iguana Sponsorship and more! Again, thank you for all the support to the Fencing project: 117 feet to go!
Don't forget to check out the BIRP articles - learn about the differences between Blue and Green iguanas. You can find BITS and the articles at http://www.blueiguana.ky
Thanks so much!!
des
IRCF has released a website that provides convenient membership registration and highlights from the IGUANA journal. The March issue of the journal is heading off to the printer, so join now or renew your membership and don't miss it. Visit http://www.ircf.org/iguana and preview the journal! Remember, your membership is tax deductible, as IRCF is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.
The winter edition of Blue Iguana Tales has also recently been completed by IRCF. Read about the changing of the guard at the Botanical Park, with iguana-come-lately Santa assuming Forrest's kingdom! Meanwhile, the Salina Reserve welcomed 71 new residents. We are eagerly awaiting 2006 breeding activities! Also, learn about Blue Iguana Sponsorship and more! Again, thank you for all the support to the Fencing project: 117 feet to go!
Don't forget to check out the BIRP articles - learn about the differences between Blue and Green iguanas. You can find BITS and the articles at http://www.blueiguana.ky
Thanks so much!!
des
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Cyclura collei article
Jamaican Ground Iguana Listed on World Conservation Atlas
"...The Jamaican ground Iguana found in the Hellshire Hills of St Catherine, has placed the island on an Atlas of the world's extinction hot spots, prepared by the Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE). A report released from the Alliance said scientists who promote global conservation drew up the Atlas, which shows at least one species is in imminent danger of dying out...."
For the complete article:
Jamaican Ground Iguana Listed on World Conservation Atlas
"...The Jamaican ground Iguana found in the Hellshire Hills of St Catherine, has placed the island on an Atlas of the world's extinction hot spots, prepared by the Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE). A report released from the Alliance said scientists who promote global conservation drew up the Atlas, which shows at least one species is in imminent danger of dying out...."
For the complete article:
Jamaican Ground Iguana Listed on World Conservation Atlas
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Grant received for the Blues
----- Original Message -----
Subject: Grant received for the Blues
From: "John Binns" JFB@IRCF.org
Date: Thu, December 15, 2005 11:40
In December IRCF was granted $36,400 by the Dart Foundation, towards improvements to the Blue Iguana Recovery Program's captive breeding and head-starting facility on Grand Cayman. IRCF's 501c3 status facilitated this grant, which will be transmitted onwards to the Blue Iguana Conservation Fund of Grand Cayman, where it will be utilized to refurbish and subdivide an oversized breeding pen, complete a storage shed and food preparation area, install piped water throughout the facility, and supplement funds already being raised by an IRCF web appeal to erect a security and tour management fence for the facility.
Keep Dolphins Free in the Cayman Islands
----- Original Message -----
Subject: Keep Dolphins Free in the Cayman Islands
From: "John Binns"
Date: Wed, December 14, 2005 11:40
The Keep Dolphins Free in the Cayman Islands (KDF) campaign group is appealing to the Cayman Islands government not to allow a proposed captive dolphin facility to be developed on the island. KDF urges a ban on the capture of dolphins and whales in Caymanian waters, as well as on the import or transshipment of the marine mammals.
The Cayman Islands Government is in the process of approving captive dolphin entertainment.
The group cites examples of governments that have banned the capture and export of wild dolphins, including the Solomon Islands, and the Bahamas. Countries in which existing facilities have been shut down or banned include Antigua, and Costa Rica. The Netherlands Antilles has adopted a policy of not issuing any new permits for captive dolphin facilities. No dolphin facilities have existed in the UK since 1992
The Marine Connection, a UK–based charity committed to working internationally for the care and protection of dolphins and whales reports that, “During capture dolphins get highly stressed and the capture processes can result in many deaths. There is evidence that moving a dolphin from one facility to another generates the same amount of stress as removing a dolphin from the wild.”
The IRCF encourages everyone to help Keep Dolphins Free in the Cayman Islands and participate in the Caymanian Compass poll: “Do you think the Cayman Islands should have a captive dolphin facility as a tourist attraction?”. Here is the web address:
Thank you.
John
Subject: Keep Dolphins Free in the Cayman Islands
From: "John Binns"
Date: Wed, December 14, 2005 11:40
The Keep Dolphins Free in the Cayman Islands (KDF) campaign group is appealing to the Cayman Islands government not to allow a proposed captive dolphin facility to be developed on the island. KDF urges a ban on the capture of dolphins and whales in Caymanian waters, as well as on the import or transshipment of the marine mammals.
The Cayman Islands Government is in the process of approving captive dolphin entertainment.
The group cites examples of governments that have banned the capture and export of wild dolphins, including the Solomon Islands, and the Bahamas. Countries in which existing facilities have been shut down or banned include Antigua, and Costa Rica. The Netherlands Antilles has adopted a policy of not issuing any new permits for captive dolphin facilities. No dolphin facilities have existed in the UK since 1992
The Marine Connection, a UK–based charity committed to working internationally for the care and protection of dolphins and whales reports that, “During capture dolphins get highly stressed and the capture processes can result in many deaths. There is evidence that moving a dolphin from one facility to another generates the same amount of stress as removing a dolphin from the wild.”
The IRCF encourages everyone to help Keep Dolphins Free in the Cayman Islands and participate in the Caymanian Compass poll: “Do you think the Cayman Islands should have a captive dolphin facility as a tourist attraction?”. Here is the web address:
Thank you.
John
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Blue Iguana Recovery Program and IRCF News (2005/12/11)
It has been a busy month for both IRCF and BIRP.
The new Cayman governor visited the BIRP facility; Digger certainly got lots of attention! The news article can be found at http://www.blueiguana.ky , by clicking on the sidebar menu or via the Resources Articles menu.
BIRP founds its way into the Caribbean Travel and Life magazine. It received a short mention in the December 2005 (Vol. 20, Issue 5) magazine on page 27.
Just in time for the holidays, IRCF has opened an official BIRP store at http://www.blueiguana.ky with Paypal as an additional payment method. Some perfect gift ideas - Blue Iguana merchandise from the store, bobbleheads, or a donation to the fencing program in a friend's name!
The 3rd quarter issue, just under 80 pages, of IRCF's IGUANA journal are hitting mailboxes now. You can find articles about the Blues, Florida's box turtles, a commentary about species invasions, just to name a few. You can also find latest conservation news as well as the updates on IRCF's latest activities. Membership is only $25 a year and can be done online at http://www.IRCF.org It'd make a great stocking stuffer!!!
Happy Holidays from your friends at IRCF!
des
The new Cayman governor visited the BIRP facility; Digger certainly got lots of attention! The news article can be found at http://www.blueiguana.ky , by clicking on the sidebar menu or via the Resources Articles menu.
BIRP founds its way into the Caribbean Travel and Life magazine. It received a short mention in the December 2005 (Vol. 20, Issue 5) magazine on page 27.
Just in time for the holidays, IRCF has opened an official BIRP store at http://www.blueiguana.ky with Paypal as an additional payment method. Some perfect gift ideas - Blue Iguana merchandise from the store, bobbleheads, or a donation to the fencing program in a friend's name!
The 3rd quarter issue, just under 80 pages, of IRCF's IGUANA journal are hitting mailboxes now. You can find articles about the Blues, Florida's box turtles, a commentary about species invasions, just to name a few. You can also find latest conservation news as well as the updates on IRCF's latest activities. Membership is only $25 a year and can be done online at http://www.IRCF.org It'd make a great stocking stuffer!!!
Happy Holidays from your friends at IRCF!
des
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
How about an early jump on holiday gift-giving?
The holidays are just around the corner; here are some gift-giving ideas.
An IRCF membership: Especially with the implementation of Paypal, initiating or renewing a membership is simple! For $25, you or your friend will receive 4 professional IGUANA journals; your membership flows back to supporting the journal and to help fund IRCF efforts with projects such as the Blue Iguana Recovery Program. With new online-registered memberships, you'll also receive a print of your choice. http://www.IRCF.org
*Bobbleheads!: Visit the Blue Iguana Recovery Program to purchase a bobblehead; a perfect gift. Buy a bobblehead and help the Blue Iguanas. http://www.BlueIguana.ky
Donations: You can donate to IRCF and/or BIRP. Support IRCF efforts and/or contribute directly to the Blues.
*Note: I have bobbleheads, leftover from the NARBC Anaheim show. Folks local to me can make arrangements to purchase directly from me and save shipping. You could use the money saved to purchase another bobblehead, make a donation, or purchase/gift an IRCF membership!!! Email me: des@IRCF.org
An IRCF membership: Especially with the implementation of Paypal, initiating or renewing a membership is simple! For $25, you or your friend will receive 4 professional IGUANA journals; your membership flows back to supporting the journal and to help fund IRCF efforts with projects such as the Blue Iguana Recovery Program. With new online-registered memberships, you'll also receive a print of your choice. http://www.IRCF.org
*Bobbleheads!: Visit the Blue Iguana Recovery Program to purchase a bobblehead; a perfect gift. Buy a bobblehead and help the Blue Iguanas. http://www.BlueIguana.ky
Donations: You can donate to IRCF and/or BIRP. Support IRCF efforts and/or contribute directly to the Blues.
*Note: I have bobbleheads, leftover from the NARBC Anaheim show. Folks local to me can make arrangements to purchase directly from me and save shipping. You could use the money saved to purchase another bobblehead, make a donation, or purchase/gift an IRCF membership!!! Email me: des@IRCF.org
Friday, November 11, 2005
Blue Iguana Recovery Program News (2005/11/11)
Hello All!
News items and the latest Blue Iguana Tales have been uploaded to the Blue Iguana website, http://www.blueiguana.ky The Blues have gained international exposure with the November 2005 National Geographic article; from the main page, click on "Resources", then "Articles."
IRCF has recently completed the Fall edition of Blue Iguana Tales, which highlights a thought-provoking photo of BeeGee sitting roadside as a vehicle speeds by. Learn about the efforts of international and Caymanian participants to produce the next species recovery plan, as well as status on recent BIRP activities; from the main page, click on "Resources", then "Newsletters and Documents."
Thank you to all who have donated to the fencing project! The target is 391 feet, with 59 feet currently sponsored. Safeguarding the Facility's inhabitants is critical, especially with last month's attempted kidnapping of Sapphire, a Blue who resides at the Botanical Park. Please take the time to read about the fencing project on the main page.
It's getting close to holiday gift-giving time! Please revisit the BIRP website soon for some wonderful ideas!
The folks here at IRCF thank you for your support! Please feel free to forward this email.
Des
des@ircf.org
http://www.ircf.org
Become part of the solution! Join the IRCF!
News items and the latest Blue Iguana Tales have been uploaded to the Blue Iguana website, http://www.blueiguana.ky The Blues have gained international exposure with the November 2005 National Geographic article; from the main page, click on "Resources", then "Articles."
IRCF has recently completed the Fall edition of Blue Iguana Tales, which highlights a thought-provoking photo of BeeGee sitting roadside as a vehicle speeds by. Learn about the efforts of international and Caymanian participants to produce the next species recovery plan, as well as status on recent BIRP activities; from the main page, click on "Resources", then "Newsletters and Documents."
Thank you to all who have donated to the fencing project! The target is 391 feet, with 59 feet currently sponsored. Safeguarding the Facility's inhabitants is critical, especially with last month's attempted kidnapping of Sapphire, a Blue who resides at the Botanical Park. Please take the time to read about the fencing project on the main page.
It's getting close to holiday gift-giving time! Please revisit the BIRP website soon for some wonderful ideas!
The folks here at IRCF thank you for your support! Please feel free to forward this email.
Des
des@ircf.org
http://www.ircf.org
Become part of the solution! Join the IRCF!
IRCF now accepts Paypal
After some feedback that we have received, Paypal has now been implemented as an alternative payment mechanism on the IRCF website.
We are in the process of making the same implementation across the Blue Iguana Recovery Program website.
We are in the process of making the same implementation across the Blue Iguana Recovery Program website.
Welcome!
Welcome! Here you will find information about activities that I'm involved in with the International Reptile Conservation Foundation (http://www.IRCF.org).
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Blue Iguana Recovery Program News (2005/10/26)
IRCF released this post:
Hello All!
Current news items have been uploaded to the Blue Iguana website (www.BlueIguana.ky). Read about an unsuccessful attempt to illegally trap a Blue Iguana at the QE II Botanical Park and learn about the recent meeting of international iguana experts to plan for the next phase in the Blue Iguana Recovery Program.
From the main page, click on "Resources", then "Articles"
Also, look for an article about the Blue Iguanas in the November 2005 issue of National Geographic.
Grand Cayman has experienced a bit of a wet month, but thankfully the Captive Breeding Facility and Botanical Park have suffered no adverse effects from Hurricane Wilma. Nevertheless, whenever a hurricane watch is in effect, preparations have to be made to secure the facility. It's a stressful time for all. You can click on the hurricane watch icon on the Blue Iguana webpage, to keep up with pertinent news during such events.
Thank you to those who have donated to the fencing project! BIRP still needs your help! A total of 391 feet of fencing are needed; to date, 42 feet have been sponsored. Given the recent attempted trapping at the Park, security at the facility has taken on an even greater importance, especially with the 84 new babies! Please take the time to read about the fencing project and lend your support!
Des
des@ircf.org
http://www.ircf.org
Become part of the solution! Join the IRCF!
Hello All!
Current news items have been uploaded to the Blue Iguana website (www.BlueIguana.ky). Read about an unsuccessful attempt to illegally trap a Blue Iguana at the QE II Botanical Park and learn about the recent meeting of international iguana experts to plan for the next phase in the Blue Iguana Recovery Program.
From the main page, click on "Resources", then "Articles"
Also, look for an article about the Blue Iguanas in the November 2005 issue of National Geographic.
Grand Cayman has experienced a bit of a wet month, but thankfully the Captive Breeding Facility and Botanical Park have suffered no adverse effects from Hurricane Wilma. Nevertheless, whenever a hurricane watch is in effect, preparations have to be made to secure the facility. It's a stressful time for all. You can click on the hurricane watch icon on the Blue Iguana webpage, to keep up with pertinent news during such events.
Thank you to those who have donated to the fencing project! BIRP still needs your help! A total of 391 feet of fencing are needed; to date, 42 feet have been sponsored. Given the recent attempted trapping at the Park, security at the facility has taken on an even greater importance, especially with the 84 new babies! Please take the time to read about the fencing project and lend your support!
Des
des@ircf.org
http://www.ircf.org
Become part of the solution! Join the IRCF!
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Blue Iguana Recovery Program News (2005/09/21)
Hello all!
There has been another article in the press about the Blue Iguana RecoveryProgram; you can visit the sidebar menu or via the Resources Articlespulldown menu.
There are now 84 bouncing baby blues, bringing the BIRP Captive Facility total to 280! Many thanks to all the donors who contributed to hatchling cages so the baby blues have a place to reside. BIRP is now working on completing the fencing project and has a contribution process in placewhich will honor donors.
Please visit http://www.blueiguana.ky/ to peruse press news and see the latest happenings at Blue Iguana Captive Facility.Please feel free to forward this message. Thanks again for all your support of the blues!
des
There has been another article in the press about the Blue Iguana RecoveryProgram; you can visit the sidebar menu or via the Resources Articlespulldown menu.
There are now 84 bouncing baby blues, bringing the BIRP Captive Facility total to 280! Many thanks to all the donors who contributed to hatchling cages so the baby blues have a place to reside. BIRP is now working on completing the fencing project and has a contribution process in placewhich will honor donors.
Please visit http://www.blueiguana.ky/ to peruse press news and see the latest happenings at Blue Iguana Captive Facility.Please feel free to forward this message. Thanks again for all your support of the blues!
des
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