A PUBLICATION OF GREENWOOD WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER SPRING, 2015

Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation

Center is a not-for-profit corporation

that is devoted to the rehabilitation

and release of injured and orphaned

wildlife. We have been in existence

since 1982.

We are named after “Greenwood,” who

was the first raccoon rehabilitated and

released by our organization. Since then,

we have successfully treated and released

tens of thousands of animals. Greenwood

now maintains one of the largest wildlife

rehabilitation facilities along Colorado’s

Front Range.

In October, 1993, Greenwood obtained

501(c)(3) status from the IRS as a

non-profit charitable organization.

The vast majority of our funding

comes from the generosity of concerned

citizens, businesses and foundations.

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Neil's memorial at Lost Gulch, Flagstaff Mountain

LEAVING A LEGACYAt Greenwood, we spend a lot of time focusing on the animals. They’re cute, they’re innocent, they’re underserved. But let’s not forget what drives the Greenwood engine: people.

As we approach another busy season filled with birth, renewal and a commitment to care for those who cannot care for themselves, we’d like to share the story of a special young volunteer named Neil Filley. Neil loved animals. From his menagerie of stuffed pets when he was a little boy to a rat named Rodney who rode around on his shoulder when he was a young man, Neil was an animal lover through and through. Tragically, Neil only volunteered one shift here at Greenwood before a fatal climbing accident in 2012 cut his life short. He was barely 20.

What’s so beautiful about what Neil left behind is his influence. “Our children teach us what is important in life. Neil cared for wilderness and all its creatures and lived his short life selflessly,” says Suzan Filley, Neil’s mom. Suzan volunteered in the bird nursery the summer following Neil’s death as a way to honor the remainder of his volunteer commitment and to honor his life. “It feels good to keep his memory alive,” says Suzan, “and honor him by taking what I’ve learned from him and making it part of my soul.”

Neil’s influence also continues through the recipient of two of his organs. Alyson Wells shows her gratitude for Neil’s life-saving gift by being more mindful about how she’s affecting the environment. “Since my organ transplant, I feel inspired by Neil’s example to do more, to take more action, to help animals,” says Alyson, who has also become a Greenwood donor.

Neil’s story and his continuing impact are representative of the commitment and passion that every volunteer brings to the Center as an advocate for wildlife. They are tangible evidence of how just one person’s influence can generate lasting change in the people around them. They are proof that our efforts here at Greenwood, to influence others and change the way we as a society perceive and interact with our local wildlife, are not in vain. Suzan says it best: “For the rest of my life, I will try to honor Neil by continuing to care for the things he thought were important: protecting the environ- ment, rooting for the underdog, being humble and kind, and, of course, loving the animals.”

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERSMelinda Helmick, President

Jake Puzio, Vice President

Maggie Nguyen, Treasurer

Sareena Enloe, DVM, Secretary

DIRECTORSDaniel Kugel

Mary Jo Lakhal

Dara Miles

John Stalick

Josh Vaisman

ADVISORY BOARD Linda Bitner, Event Committee Chair

Gwen Dooley, Resource Advisor

Sherry Ellms, Naropa University

Environmental Consultant

Clay Evans, Media Consultant

Alison Hazel, DVM, Veterinary Consultant

Clyde Mason, Graphic Designer

Michelle Myers, Financial Consultant

Brian Schnall, Attorney

MAILING ADDRESSGreenwood Wildlife

Rehabilitation Center

P.O. Box 18987

Boulder, CO 80308-1987

HOURS9 am - 4 pm daily

TELEPHONE3 0 3 . 8 2 3 . 8 4 5 5

YEAR-ROUND STAFF (CENTER)

Linda Tyler, Executive Director

Jenny C. Bryant, Volunteer & Outreach Manager

Lea Peshock, Animal Care Supervisor

Georgia Jallo, Administrative Assistant

Amanda Manoa, Licensed Rehabilitator

Bob Nightwalker, Licensed Rehabilitator

YEAR-ROUND STAFF (RETAIL STORES)

Roseanne Ashley, Retail Manager

Meira Merz, Thrift Shop Assistant Manager

Diane McCarthy, Consignment Gallery Associate

Beth Rzasa, Relief Retail Manager

Rebecca Pederson, Consignment Gallery

Customer Service

Heather Walsh, Thrift Shop Customer Service

Tamara Hampikian, Social Media

LICENSED REHABILITATORSGeorgia Anderson

Joyce Benesh-Williams

Jan Bova

Linda Chameroy

Amelia Gazzo

Mimi Gillatt

Alison Hazel, DVM

Amanda Manoa

Bob Nightwalker

Tallon Nightwalker

Lea Peshock

Rhonda Schafer

Josh Traver

THRIFT SHOP & CONSIGNMENT GALLERY3600 Arapahoe, Boulder, CO 80303

303.245.0800

Monday through Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm

Sunday 11 am - 5:30 pm

E-mail: info@greenwoodconsignment.org

Web: www.greenwoodwildlife.org/thriftstore.php,

www.greenwoodconsignment.org

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DEAR FRIENDS,

As we head into another busy baby season, tough times could loom ahead. Wild B.I.R.D. Rehabilitation Center in Denver is temporarily closed while they raise funds for a new facility. Since the need for bird rehabilitation in the Denver area is so critical, we’ve all been working hard to help them find a temporary space. If this doesn’t happen, very few options will exist along the Front Range for orphaned and injured birds this spring and summer. Greenwood has been caring for birds and waterfowl from Boulder, Weld and Larimer Counties as well as the entire Denver-metro area during the slower winter months. But we cannot take in all of the estimated 2,500 birds that will need help this summer if Wild B.I.R.D. doesn’t reopen.

In addition, the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife told rehabilitators that starting this year we will no longer be able to care for and release “invasive species”— Eurasian Collared-Doves, House Sparrows and European Starlings. This topic has been controversial within the bird community for quite some time.

Many support this policy as an attempt to protect native species. For us, it means euthanasia of hundreds of birds that might have been saved and released back into the wild.

Despite these challenges, we are deter-mined to remain positive. We practice the “Disney Way” at Greenwood and have been known to bring out pom-poms to cheer each other on. Our mantra is “We don’t panic.” We support each other like family.

We will continue to revel in our successes and cherish the hundreds of animals we are able to save — those that, without us, would never have a second chance for survival. Challenges only serve to strengthen our resolve. The Greenwood team is a strong and tenacious one. With your generous support, we will adapt and persevere, no matter what comes our way.

Sincerely,

Linda Tyler Executive Director

ANNUAL REPORT — 2014

Animals Treated Coyotes 1

Foxes 17Rabbits 274Raccoons 116OtherMammals 154Herptiles 7Raptors 7(transferred)Songbirds 1,329Squirrels 336Waterfowl&Shorebirds 274

Total 2,515

Released 978

TransferredtoOtherRehabilitators 242

Volunteer and Outreach ProgramsEducation/OutreachParticipants 2,898

TotalNumberVolunteers&Interns 511

TotalVolunteerHours 23,907

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Sources of SupportContributions $269,040(22%)Events $184,312(15%)RetailStores $601,717(50%)Foundations $105,103(9%)MunicipalContracts $50,000(4%)

Total $1,210,172

ExpensesAnimalCare,Operations $360,649(35%)

CommunityEducation,Outreach $49,746(5%)

SupportServices $34,201(3%)Fundraising,

RetailStores $403,737(39%)ConsignorPayouts $188,074(18%)

Total $1,036,407

In-Kind Donations $304,887

Total Net Assets (12.31.14) $469,234

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ANIMAL STORIES

WINDY AWAKENING

Windy, the Least Chipmunk, arrived at Greenwood on January 4 after a blustery wind storm ripped her Blue Spruce home right out by its roots, exposing her hibernating spot. The smallest of the chipmunk family, Least Chipmunks are found all over North America. This frisky critter made it through the ordeal unharmed. Although we cannot replicate an environment here that will send her back into hibernation, she’s spending the rest of the winter with us in some posh digs. They are complete with a rodent wheel for exercise and wood chips for chewing. She will be released back into the wild in Estes Park in May.

WINDOW-STRIKE BLUES

Blue the Blue Jay came to us in January unable to fly, very thin and showing neurological symptoms, most likely from a window strike. Despite a bleak

GREENWOOD THRIFT SHOP & CONSIGNMENT GALLERY

Three years of growth and continued improvement has firmly established Greenwood Wildlife Thrift Shop & Consignment Gallery as an integral source of fundraising support for our Center. Our reputation as a trustworthy, results-oriented, nonprofit business is firmly established in the community.

The Consignment Gallery boasts more than 1,400 satisfied consignors who helped us reach record sales in 2014. Our professional staff is becoming very adept at understanding the Boulder market. Some of our consignors are pleasantly surprised by how well we can spot current trends to get the best return on their items. We recently updated our terms to a 60-day contract to keep our offerings fresh and our buyers coming back for more. Our biggest challenge has been bringing in enough inventory to please our enthusiastic customers. Thanks to our supporters, our growth has almost entirely been through personal recommendations.

The thrift shop continues to benefit from the high quality of donations that our wildlife supporters bring to us. We have a fan base of thrifters in our community who appreciate our offerings and the cause every sale directly benefits. It is clear that we have found our niche in the Boulder community and beyond!

initial prognosis, Greenwood’s rehabili-tators gave Blue a fighting chance. After less than a month, this resilient bird was eating well and healing far more quickly than expected. Blue was cleared for take-off and release in early February.

WHEN THE GLOVE COMES OFF

When two cats cornered and caught a rabbit, a caring individual scared the felines away and brought the injured bunny to Greenwood. In addition to injuries and a case of fleas, the cottontail was also partially degloved on his hind-quarters. Relatively common in rabbits, degloving happens as the animal tries to escape and the skin strips away from the body. Amazingly, after some TLC with pain medication and antibiotics, Beau the bunny’s odds for recovery are looking quite positive, and we hope for a release soon.

KNOW A GREENWOOD AMBASSADOR?

Every year, the Center’s critters benefit from generous and compassionate children who selflessly give time and resources to help their local wildlife. They include kids like Finn Mutuc who, for three years in a row, has asked for Greenwood Wish List donations in lieu of birthday gifts. Other youngsters stand outside grocery stores for hours at a time, asking shoppers to purchase in-kind goods to help us care for our hundreds of baby animals. Even more work on special projects, like rice socks, crocheted bird nests and wooden nest boxes. All of these efforts help to ensure our patients remain as comfortable and warm as possible during their stay at Greenwood. In the end, these kids take their experiences and share what they’ve learned with their family, friends and classmates, spreading the word about Greenwood and why it’s important to be a good steward for local wildlife.

We’ve decided to call these exceptional kids Greenwood Ambassadors because that’s just what they are. They embody our mission to educate the public about living humanely with our wild neighbors and promote the growth of a society that is kind and merciful. If you know someone who’d like to be a Greenwood Ambassador, or if you would like more information, email Jenny, Volunteer & Outreach Manager, at jenny@greenwoodwildlife.org.

Finn Mutuc with one of his birthday hauls

Beau, the cottontailWindy, the Least Chipmunk Blue, the Blue Jay

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PAIDBoulder,CO

PermitNo.925P.O. Box 18987 Boulder, Colorado 80308-1987 303.823.8455

www.greenwoodwildlife.org reception@greenwoodwildlife.org

Printed on recycled paper

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WILD NIGHT FOR WILDLIFE 2015 — Mark your calendars now!

Last year’s Wild Night was a huge success, raising more than $100,000 to help the 2,500 orphaned and injured wildlife we cared for in 2014. Please join us this year for another fun-filled evening on Friday, September 25, from 5:30-9:30 pm at the UCAR Event Center in Boulder.

Don’t miss the open bar, buffet dinner, silent and live auctions and special appeal. Admission is $85 in advance; a table for eight can be purchased for $650. Sponsorships from $250 - $10,000 are available, and we always need plenty of auction items. Contact Linda Tyler at linda@greenwoodwildlife.org or 303.823.8455 for more information.

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DINE OUT FOR WILDLIFE

Please join us for the third annual Greenwood Dine-Out Day for Wildlife on Wednesday, April 22. On Earth Day, participating restaurants will be donating a percentage of their proceeds to help the orphaned and injured animals in our care.

Stay tuned to our website www.greenwood-wildlife.org as we add more eateries. Enjoy wonderful cuisine and help wildlife at the same time!

Participating restaurants to date include: GeorgiaBoy’sBBQ–Longmont GordonBierschBreweryRestaurant–Broomfield HouseofQBBQ–Longmont Jill’sRestaurantattheSt.Julien–Boulder(dinneronly) ParmaTrattoriaandMozzarellaBar–Louisville Pinocchio’sIncredibleItalian–Longmont Proto’sPizza–Boulder PumphouseBrewery&Restaurant–Longmont Smokin’Dave’sBBQ-Lyons Sugarbeet–Longmont

PLEASE SHOWER US WITH DONATIONS FOR OUR BABIES

Baby shower season is upon us, and we need your help collecting supplies for the thousands of orphaned birds and mammals that will come through our doors this year. The most essential items we want in our pantry are baby cereal, canned pumpkin and paper towels. Visit our website (www.greenwoodwildlife.org), hover over the donate tab and click “Wish List” for a complete listing. Donations are tax-deductible and can be dropped off at the Center from 9 am - 4 pm daily or at our Thrift Shop (3600 Arapahoe in Boulder) from 11 am - 5:30 pm daily. Thank you!

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