| Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
Oct 14 2008 |
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Hi, Genesis friends,
John Turchin of Eagle's Nest is having our ribbon cutting ceremony this coming Saturday, the 18th. The donors of this incredibly generous donation will be on hand for the ceremony. For those wishing to attend just the ceremony, ther...
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| Genesis Wildlife on YouTube |
July 6 2008 |
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Genesis Wildlife Video on YouTube courtesy of Josh Izenberg and Tom Beddow. Special thanks to Ken Crumley.
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| Genesis Wildlife takes flight at Eagles Nest |
June 10 2008 |
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Genesis Wildlife Sanctuary had reason to celebrate last Saturday. With help from developer John Turchin, the nonprofit will be relocating its facilities from Beech Mountain to The Lodges at Eagles Nest in Banner Elk. The move marks a turning point for the...
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| Genesis Groundhog is getting Famous |
Feb 3 2008 |
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Wobbles, one of Genesis' full-time groundhogs, just got back from Raleigh where he predicted another six weeks of Winter. Read the press release from WRAL in Raleigh, NC Raleigh's Wally Agrees With Phil, Predicts More Winter. Sir Walter Wally, who has mad...
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| 1st Annual Great Ferret Derby |
Dec 3 2007 |
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Sunday, December 23 2007 is the First Annual Ferret Derby. All proceeds go to Genesis Wildlife Sanctuary. The event is from 5-8pm. Race time is at 7pm. The derby will be at Four Seasons Resort on Beech Mountain. Admission is free with lots of activities:...
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| Newsletter Winter 2005 |
Oct 1 2005 |
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Below are some excerpts from our Fall/Winter 2005 Newsletter.
Another Year
Another year is nearly over and Genesis is busier than ever. Our educational department is growing with more programs than ever before. We have done over 60 Outreach programs so fa...
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| For the Birds |
Feb 1 2004 |
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If a bird is to be kept as a solitary pet, it will require special atention. Birds are usually flock motivated. For safety reasons, they need their flock for life, food, foraging, and companionship. Without a mate or a flock, you are the substitute. Their...
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| 2007 Watauga Riverfest |
Aug 18 2007 |
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Genesis presented a booth at the 2007 Watauga Riverfest. This is a yearly tradition for Genesis. On display were Teer (a barred owl), Sasha (Great Horned Owl), a corn snake, two ferrets, and a parrot. A collection of birds featuring some fledgling chimne...
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| Attracting birds all year long |
Dec 1 2003 |
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You can attract colorful birds all year long by establishing bird feeding areas in your yard. Provide two or more feeders at different heights to allow several types of birds to feed at the same time. Below are some popular seeds found in backyard feeders...
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| Lessons From Geese |
Dec 1 2003 |
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As each goose flaps its wings, it creates uplift for others behind it. There is 71 percent more flying range in V-formation than in flying alone.
LESSON: People who share a common direction and sense of purpose can get there more quickly.
Whenever a go...
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