A couple of months ago, an unexpected visitor decided to visit our shop. A wee little bat made its way inside and promptly found a hiding spot. Fortunately for us, a call to Chintimini and a quick response from one of its volunteers produced a happy ending – after searching spots that she knew a bat would like, she found it on one of our curtains, perfectly camouflaged against the black fabric. She captured it without incident, checked it over to make sure that it was healthy, and released in its riverfront home territory. How lucky are we that such comprehensive service is only a phone call away?!? Many thanks and much gratitude for Chintimini and its tireless volunteers! We think that the little bat feels the same way too :)
“To provide medical care for injured and orphaned native wildlife with the goal of returning them to their natural habitat and to foster a connection between people and wildlife through education.”
In its 22 years of existence, Chintimini has treated over 15,500 wild animals representing more than 300 species - all accomplished by volunteers who contribute over 10,000 hours of their time each year. The CWC’s rehab clinic operates 365 days a year and provides a unique and vital service in the central Willamette Valley. They are committed to educating the public, from pre-schoolers to adults, and also have a 24-hour hotline that fields over 4000 calls each year. As a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization, Chintimini relies on donations to operate – together we can help make a difference in the lives of our injured and displaced wild animal friends and learn how to peacefully coexist with the little beasties that share our beautiful landscape!
"A service agency dedicated to helping people help themselves."
Community Outreach has been providing services to the mid-Willamette Valley's homeless and very low-/no-income since 1971 - stabilizing those in crisis, feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, healing the sick, and counseling the mentally ill and substance addicted. Their commitment to treating everybody they serve with dignity and respect, offering them the necessary skills, knowledge, and assistance so that they may go on to lead healthy and productive lives is the cornerstone of their mission. From emergency shelter to therapeutic childcare, health clinics to transitional housing, Community Outreach provides comprehensive, compassionate care for the most neglected and underserved members of our community.
"Providing broad-based environmental education programs for all ages."
For 10 years, the Corvallis Environmental Center's Avery Nature Center has offered nature themed education designed to help people discover their connection to nature and understand how local ecosystems function. Curriculum, activities, and programs are centered on theme-based units that follow nature's seasonal cycles and include the studying of wildlife, plants, seasons, and life cycles. The Nature Center is home to NaturePlay Preschool, Kinder Explorers, the Get WILD Homeschool Program, and NEWT (Nature Education with Teachers). The Avery House also hosts various seasonal open houses and events for folks of all ages. They are always adding new classes and programs to their schedule, so check their website often for the latest offerings!
We'll be tallying the baubles from the first round over the weekend and will let you all know the totals by early next week!
