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Open House 2010 A record number of people attended the Open House and donor BBQ July 24th. Le Nichoir's volunteers and staff were delighted with the outcome of this year's Open House. More than 200 adults and 145 children attended the event.
Seven Goslings Find a New Family Two weeks ago Le Nichoir received 7 orphan goslings and asked the media to spread the word that we were looking for a family of geese to adopt them. Thanks to many kind readers that called the 7 goslings found a new family (May 2010)
CTV News Story May 30, 2010 CTV News' Derek Conlon interviews Le Nichoir's co-founder biologist Lynn Miller as she heads off to the Gulf of Mexico this week to lend her expertise to the clean up of the U.S. oil leak. (May 2010)
Le Nichoir opens on May 13th, 2010 Le Nichoir opens its doors on May 13th - its 16th season of wild bird conservation through rehabilitation, education and research. (May 2010)
Steak and Lobster Dinner May 29th, 2010 Join supporters of Le Nichoir, CASCA and Gerdy's Rescue for a Steak and Lobster Dinner to be held May 29th at St Mary's Church Parish Hall (273 Main Road in Hudson) and hosted by Peaceful Pleasures. There will be a raffle and music by Ted Poulin. Steak $30, Lobster $35 or Surf 'n Turf $50. Dinner includes salad, dessert, coffee or tea. Bring your own wine. Tickets must be purchased in advance (Visa, MC or Cash). Please contact Sharon 450 424 8098 or Darlene 450 458 4579. (May 2010)
Le Nichoir’s Benefit Dinner and Auction “For the Birds” draws a record number of attendees A record number of people attended Le Nichoir’s Benefit Dinner and Auction "For the Birds" this year. More than 150 guests joined the Centre’s volunteers on April 24th at the beautiful Château Vaudreuil. Guests participated in the live and silent auction, by bidding on art, antiques and exciting packages of all kinds. The generosity of the participants helped raise $25,000 for Le Nichoir’s operations. This includes $5,000 for a special appeal which was presented by Lynn Miller, co-founder of Le Nichoir. This year’s special appeal funds will be used for the construction of an outdoor classroom for the Centre’s youth education programs. The evening’s Guest of Honour was Nathalie Zinger, Regional Vice-President of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), Quebec Region. “Ms. Zinger came to offer NCC’s complete support for Le Nichoir and its important fundraising campaign for the new Wild Bird Conservation Centre. Zinger also congratulated Le Nichoir for its sustained efforts for avian conservation" explains Josée Bonneville, President of Le Nichoir. Bonneville also commented that “it is an honour to have this national non-profit organization as a partner”. The land on which the new Center will be located, the Clarke-Sydenham Nature Reserve, was given by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. (May 2010)
Humanima Read about «La dame et ses oiseaux » in the March article about Le Nichoir on the Humanima website. (April 2010)
For the Birds Benefit Dinner and Auction 2010
Join us on Saturday, April 24th at our "For the Birds" Benefit Dinner and Auction. This year's event will be held at the Château Vaudreuil Suites Pavillion. $75 per person (ticket includes: hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and sit down dinner) You can also support Le Nichoir by donating an item for our auction, becoming a sponsor or making a donation. For more information please visit our auction website or contact Susan at 450 458 2809. (February 2010)
Festival des couleurs de Rigaud Come and meet us this Saturday, October 10th at le Festival des couleurs de Rigaud. We will be at the Chalet de l'escapade venu. (October 2009)
Flowers for Feathers
The Hudson Veterinary Hospital is happy to sponsor the "Flowers for Feathers" campaign for Le Nichoir's New Avian Conservation Centre Project. Your loved one will get the gift that keeps coming, throughout the dreary winter months a potted flower once per month for 5 months! Poinsettia, cyclamen, a lovely red tulip for Valentines Day, a hyacinth and an Easter lilly will keep you thinking spring is around the corner. For only $150, with a $100 charitable receipt, give the gift to keep our song birds singing. $180 if delivered in the Hudson/Saint-Lazare area.
Open House 2009 We held our annual Open House and Donors BBQ on Saturday July 25th. Birding, tours of the center, wild bird releases, children activities and lunch were all held in perfect weather. Donors enjoyed a gourmet BBQ in the evening. Read more about the event in the Press Release, article in L'Étoile or visit our Facebook page to see pictures. (July 2009)
Chief Top Leaf and Guests at Open House 2009
Montreal Gazette Article The July 7th edition of the Montreal Gazette carried an article about Le Nichoir entitled 'A Haven for Broken Wings' by reporter Cheryl Cornacchia. The Gazette photographer Natasha Fillion took some great pictures around the centre. (July 2009)
Le Nichoir Launches Facebook Page With the help of Le Nichoir volunteer Paul McIntyre, the centre now has a Facebook page. (July 2009)
Your Local Journal Article The July 3rd edition of Your Local Journal carried an article by special contributor Frank Hicks about the rescue of nine ducklings from a Montreal hotel where they had fallen into a tar filled construction area of an indoor pool. (July 2009)
Le Nichoir Opens for the 2009 Season Le Nichoir opens the barn facility for the 2009 season on May 18. (May 2009)
For the Birds Benefit Dinner and Auction 2009 Our 2009 For the Birds Benefit Dinner and Auction website is up and running to better serve our Supporters and Friends. Our website will provide information on our event, and special auction items will be posted. Join Jack Rothenberg, our Honorary chairperson on Friday, April 24th to celebrate Le Nichoir's 15th Anniversary at our "For the Birds" Benefit Dinner and Auction. You can also support Le Nichoir by donating an item for our auction, becoming a sponsor or making a donation. For more information please visit contact Susan at 450 458 2809.
Chimney Swift Release Climate change affects migration patterns forcing Le Nichoir to release 5 Chimney Swifts 700 km away from the centre. (September 2008)
Le Nichoir Speaks out About Air Rifles "These guns are not toys" exclaims Lynn Miller, expert in bird rehabilitation and one of the founders of Le Nichoir. A juvenile crow was admitted to the centre with a badly damaged wing. This was not the first time Le Nichoir has attempted to rehabilitate a bird that was injured by an air rifle. (July 2008)
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