August 14, 2023
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Announcing W ild Aware’s “Wildlife, Wine & Song” September Benefit Concert< /span>
When you ask Evergreen locals w
hat defines our community, many will say it’s our elk herd. Got elk? Protec
ting our elk and local wildlife is the mission of Wild Aware, a local nonpr
ofit organization. You are invited to Wild Aware’s third fall benefit conc
ert, “Wildlife, Wine & Song,” on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 4:3
0 pm – 8 pm at Center Stage Theatre, 27608 Fireweed Dr, Evergreen. This eve
nt is another big step toward community awareness for Wild Aware and its mi
ssion to enhance the positive and rewarding coexistence between humans and
wildlife in our area.
The nonpro
fit organization, Wild Aware, was founded in November 2019 by Christie Gree
ne, a long-time Evergreen resident and former Colorado Parks and Wildlife v
olunteer. Wild Aware is fast becoming a household name as local residents s
ee the good works this young organization of dedicated volunteers is accomp
lishing in our community:
Wildl ife Watch: As elk calving season ends at Evergreen Lake and around our comm unity, the weekend volunteers who educate lake visitors to stay out of harm ’s way from aggressive cows protecting their newborns, are trained Wild Awa re volunteers. Volunteer training will again take place at the end of the s ummer when elk rut season begins and Evergreen Lake becomes a spot for male elk and their rutting.
Barbed Wire Removal: Volunteers will work in Dedisse Park to rid the former ranch land of decades-old barbed wire. An additional barbed wire program is under way to help private property owners remove unwanted fencing or help adapt a ny fencing including decorative fencing to avoid dangerous interactions wit h wildlife.
A new Bear group: W ith the newest program underway, volunteers will educate themselves and the public about our local bears' fascinating, hidden lives and their habits a nd how to safely and intelligently coexist with them.
Road Aware: The colorful signs in yards across the c ommunity asking people to slow down during elk calving and rut seasons are Wild Aware's efforts. And, the phone call to *277 to report any injured wil dlife has been promoted throughout our community with Wild Aware’s helpful postcards. Wild Aware's original mission to mitigate wildlife-vehicle colli sions continues as strategies are researched to further eliminate these acc idents.
Wild Aware continues to search for the most effective ways to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. To help fund these projects, Wild Aware is hosting its third fall benefit c oncert. Following the success of last year’s benefit, Taos musicians Michae l Mandrell and Jenny Bird are back by popular demand. A silent auction will feature a flight over the Front Range, a kayak adventure, and up to two ho liday weeks in a Mexican resort community with many restaurants and activit ies to enjoy including golf and snorkeling.
Purchase your tickets to the fundraiser to support the vital m ission of Wild Aware: https://wildlife-wine-song-2023.cheddarup.com
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