Friends of
Balcones Canyonlands
National Wildlife Refuge
 
Celebrating 150th Anniversary of the Golden-cheeked Warbler
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2011 Annual Appeal

Save the Songbirds! ADOPT-A-BIRD

Adopt-a-Bird

Collected: $1,705.00
Goal: $5,000.00
34%
Annual Appeal Campaign October - December 2011

You can help our mission by making a tax-deductible donation to our Annual Campaign, which will support three important projects organized by Friends of Balcones this year.
Making a gift to the Friends of BCNWR is the most effective charitable gift you can make because 100% of your gift goes directly to support land acquisition, and education and recreation opportunities at the Refuge.  And, because Friends of BCNWR is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, your gift is fully tax-deductible.
THANK YOU!
DONATION FORM PAGE See 'Categories' on the Donation form to select your preference!

Adopt-a-Bird

Friends of Balcones announces its new Adopt-a-Bird program to help save the habitat for our Texas Songbirds. Bird lovers can make a tax-deductible contribution of any amount and adopt a Golden-cheeked Warbler or Black-Capped Vireo. An origami bird with the donor’s name will be displayed at the Refuge Headquarters for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Funds raised from the Adopt-a-Bird program will benefit education and recreation opportunities at the Refuge. All donors to the Annual Campaign will be included in the Adopt-a-Bird recognition area.

Sponsor a Children's Book

Friends of Balcones, Bluestem Environmental Consultants and Texas Parks and Wildlife are collaborating to support the publication of a children’s book about the natural history of the Golden-cheeked Warbler. The book is aimed at reaching elementary school students, with a companion publication offering classroom lessons for teachers to integrate endangered species and related environmental issues into the curriculum, within the objectives outlined in TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) for elementary grade levels. Your gift to this year’s campaign will help support this important initiative.
The Tale of Chipilo...

Build a New Visitor's Center Kiosk

Friends of Balcones plans to build a new Visitor’s Center Kiosk at the Refuge Headquarters. The kiosk will include a permanent, large map of the public access areas at the Refuge, and will allow for dissemination of educational materials, as well as enable the Refuge an opportunity to collect visitor information. The Friends group is currently soliciting corporate and foundation partners to help build the kiosk, with plans to have it completed in 2012.Donors who make a gift of $100 or more to the Annual Campaign will be listed on a plaque at the kiosk during its inaugural year.
Of Course, you can still participate in our sustaining programs:
  • Donate to our general Fund
    Give a general, gift or memorial donation. Or direct your donations to specific funds. While Land Conservation is our top priority we also have Educational Program Projects that need $$$ to match grants.
  • Conservation Giving Program
    Donations will be used specifically to purchase land or conservation easements for Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge located in Central Texas. More details........
  • Carbon Sequestration
    The Friends need your help to preserve endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler Habitat and reduce greenhouse gases by donating to our Conservation Giving Program. This land will help protect critically endangered species while helping individuals and groups achieve a carbon neutral footprint. More details.....
  • Balcones Songbird Festival 2012
    An ideal cause for businesses to take advantage of event media. This project is a massive undertaking and takes over $17,000 to execute. More details.......
Please note that large donations incur a sizable processing fee to perform online. Please contact us directly if your contribution is over $1,000.00. Call 512 965-2473, email us at friends@friendsofbalcones.org or mail your check to the address below.

You may also use the Membership Form mailed to the address below.

Friends of Balcones Canyonlands NWR
P.O.Box 4678
Lago Vista, TX 78645-4678

Friends of Balcones Canyonlands NWR is a non-profit organization and has received 501(c)(3) status.
 
 
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