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A Special Thank You… Through Chalone Vineyard's generosity, you are able to enjoy this exclusive wine today! Ventana Wildlife Society has partnered with Chalone Vineyard to create a special Estate Syrah blend to honor the California Condor at the Pinnacles. The future of this partnership with Chalone Vineyard is dependent upon the results of the sale of this wine.
Our mission is to conserve native wildlife and their habitats. Ventana Wildlife Society works in four program areas: Species Recovery, Education and Outreach, Conservation Ecology, and Habitat Restoration. Ventana Wildlife Society began by rehabilitating and releasing wildlife at a remote field site in the Ventana Wilderness: Prairie and Peregrine Falcons in 1982, Bald Eagles in 1986, and the California Condor in 1997. Our vision is to see the wild condor flock grow and prosper so it becomes permanent, self-sustaining, and no longer endangered! The Wings Over the World event was created in 2006 to bring awareness to condor recovery efforts and raise money to support these efforts. Ventana Wildlife Society is the only nonprofit organization releasing California Condors in California. Since 1997, Ventana Wildlife Society released 45 California Condors in Big Sur and another 21 in collaboration with the National Park Service at Pinnacles National Monument. Ventana Wildlife Society’s Wildlife Biologists monitor the wild population and lead eco-tours for youth and the public. In addition to releasing and monitoring condors, Ventana Wildlife Society is working to recover the condor in the wild through research and advocacy.
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a great gift a meaningful addition to anyone’s wine collection another way to support Ventana Wildlife Society Help keep this partnership with Chalone Vineyard alive and strong by purchasing Chalone Syrah blend in honor of the California Condors at the Pinnacles!
Chalone Vineyard is donating $5 per bottle to aid in the survival of the endangered condor To Order,Chalone contact Vineyard 831-678-1717 or w ww.chalonevineyard.com. “order wine” Contact at (831) 678-1717 or www.chalonevineyard.com
2008 Big Sur Fire and its effect
Save the Date… May 2 2 and and 3, 3, 2009 2009 May
Ventana Wildlife Society Open House Come and Come andexperience experienceour our
new Discovery Discovery Center Center
Interactive and educational displays, discovery activities, gift and coffee shops! Located just inside Andrew Molera State Park, Big Sur - Two dates to choose from: Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, 2009 - Lunch will be provided - Fun for the entire family! - More More details details will will be be availab available in early early 2009 2009 le at at www.ventanaws.org, www.ventanaws.org, in
• 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Learn from biologists on guided nature & bird walks • Visit the bird banding lab • View California Condors
Contact 831-455-9514 831-455-9514 for for more more information information Contact
on the Condor Program
Lightening struck Big Sur on June 21, igniting several wildfires that combined to become the Basin Complex Fires. Seven young condors, awaiting their release to the wild, and an adult mentor, were being held in our remote Big Sur rearing pen. The fire grew so rapidly, the US Coast Guard assisted with an emergency helicopter rescue. After five ATV trips from the facility two and a half miles away, all captive condors were evacuated just before the fire burned through the sanctuary. The Basin Complex Fire has finally burned itself out, but not before leaving a path of destruction behind it and consuming almost 163,000 acres. Unfortunately, two free flying condors, #278 and #377,perished due to the fire. Our last radio signals for these two condors were on June 25th at the condor sanctuary and we presume these two condors perished in the fire that consumed the sanctuary on June 24th and 25th. Condor #278 was a six year old male and #377 was a three year old female. While very sad for the loss of these two condors, we still feel fortunate. If we had not rescued the eight condors held at the sanctuary, the number of condor lives lost would have been much higher. We have finished the clean-up effort and have begun to rebuild our condor pens and continue on to our goal of restoring our capacity to monitor and release condors in Big Sur.
A sincere thank you to everyone who made a gift to the Condor Emergency Fund!
Wings Over the World Event COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Kathryn Hart, Co-chair Janet Shing, Co-chair Virdette Brumm, PhD Stephanie Hall Adriana Hayward Barbara Baldock Jackie Craghead Brandi Katz
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2009 California Condor Release
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STARTING BID: $2,000
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3HARETHISGIFT AND!DOPT ! #ONDOR4ODAY Go to www.ventanaws.org or contact 831-455-9514 In 2007 we had two successful breeding pairs and two successful wild hatched chicks, a first in Central California in over 100 years! In 2008, we had three breeding pairs and three successful wild hatched chicks.
11:30 am Champagne Brunch Served Easy Street featuring Lee Durley Silent Auction Begins
12:30 pm Welcome by Kelly Sorenson Awards and Recognitions John Moir, Return of the Condor
12:50 pm Live Auction Begins Condor Release
1:30 pm As the number of successful wild g pairs increases, so does our breeding need to monitor the health and safety of each one, many of the chicks are in remote terrain. Ventana Wildlife Society needs $600 per month, per condor, to conduct current levels of monitoring and restoration.
Raffle Drawing Silent Auction Winners Closing Remarks
Raffle Prizes
TICKETS: 1 for $20 4 for $60 7 for $100 Raffle Package #1
Raffle Package #5
(Total Retail Value: $345) - Kayak Connection half day Rental - Vortex 8x42 Diamondback Coyote Binoculars - El Palomar Gift Certificate
(Total Retail Value: $535) - Orchid and Gift Basket - Steinbeck House Gift Certificate - Thomas Fallon Portrait Sitting with 12” Custom Portrait
Raffle Package #2
Raffle Package #6
(Total Retail Value: $322) - San Juan Oaks Golf for two - 2009 Wal-Mart First Tee Open Tickets (2) - From Scratch Gift Certificate
Raffle Package #3
(Total Retail Value: $420) - Case of Chalone Vineyard’s 2006 Estate Syrah Blend produced in honor of the California Condors at the Pinnacles
Raffle Package #4
(Total Retail Value: $300) - Homescapes Orchid and Gift Card - Lula’s Chocolate Tasting for Ten
(Total Retail Value: $235) - Whale Watching Passes (2) - Old Fisherman’s Grotto Gift Certificate - Willy’s Smokehouse Gift Certificate - Elli’s Gift certificate - Local Color Gift Certificate
Raffle Package #7
(Total Retail Value: $350) - Framed Oak “Wedding Tree” Silver Gelatin Print (7.5 x 7.5)
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LOT 5 Private Wine Tour for up to 14 People You begin this adventure with a unique and unforgettable drive in a 1936 convertible bus to local wineries to taste wonderful Monterey County wines with hosts Bill and Adriana Hayward. The bus was originally used at Yellowstone National Park. Enjoy private tours of each winery along the way and learn more about the regions rich viticulture. This memorable day will end with appetizers and cocktails at Valera Lyles’ gorgeous home in Carmel with breathtaking view of our magical coastline. Also receive a double magnum of Chalone Vinyeard’s Condor Syrah blend.
STARTING BID: $1,500
LOT 6 Six-day Transatlantic Cruise aboard the Queen Mary 2 The Cunard Queen Marybuilt 2 was the sophisticated mind, Queen Mary 2 was withbuilt the with sophisticated traveler traveler in mind,in and offers just about you can imagine that will help you and and offers everything just about everything you can imagine that willrelax, help rejuvenate, you relax, rejudicover new perspectives. This trip for two begins in two Newbegins York City andYork ends venate, and discover new perspectives. This trip for in New in Southhampton, England (you are responsible forall airline travel). City and ends in Southhampton, England (you are responsible for all Must airlinebook with CruiseShip Holidays by December travel). Must book with CruiseShip Holidays 31,December 2009. by 31, 2009.
STARTING STARTING BID: BID: $2,200 $2,200
LOT 7 Post Ranch Inn Getaway Treat yourself or a loved one to a luxurious stay in Big Sur. Nestled on the cliffs of Big Sur, the Post Ranch Inn provides the ultimate romantic getaway! You will stay one night in a Cliff House at Post Ranch Inn. An enclosed courtyard beckons to a secluded glass walled bedroom and out to terrace suspended 1,200 feet above the sea. Blissfully soak in the hot tub formed from a large granite boulder or dream in the warmth of the bedroom fireplace. Accommodations include an elaborate breakfast at the exquisite Serra Mar Restaurant and daily guest activities.
STARTING BID: $1,800
3PONSORSAND$ONORS 2008 Sponsors and Donors Ventana Wildlife Society and the Event Committee thank the following:
Ventana Wildlife Society and the Event Committee thank the following:
Charlie C. Abildgaard A Moveable Feast Charlie C. Abildgaard by the Sea AAdventures Moveable Feast Annieglass by the Sea Adventures Anthropologie Annieglass Asilomar Conference Center Anthropologie Black Bear Diner Asilomar Conference Center Bonny Doon Vineyard Black Bear Diner Bountiful Basket Bonny Doon Vineyard Café Stavaganza Bountiful Basket California Academy of Sciences Café Stavaganza Cantinetta Luca California Academy of Sciences Chalone Vineyard Cantinetta Luca CruiseShip Holidays Chalone Vineyard Cypress Inn CruiseShip Holidays Decker Studios Cypress Inn Deetjen's Big Sur Inn Decker Studios Douglas Steakley Photography Deetjen's Big Sur Inn Dublin Cyclery Douglas Steakley Photography Eagle Cyclery Optics Dublin El Palomar Eagle Optics Elli's Restaurant El Palomar Exploratorium Elli's Restaurant From Scratch Exploratorium HahnScratch Winery From Adriana & Bill Hayward Hahn Winery Healthsource Salinas Adriana & Bill Hayward Heller EstatesSalinas Healthsource Katy'sEstates Place Heller Kayak Connection Katy's Place Kelly Productions Kayak Connection KowaProductions Kelly Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Kowa Adam Licsko Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Sherry Litchfield Adam Licsko Sal & Ada Lucido Sherry Litchfield Lula's Chocolates Sal & Ada Lucido ValeraChocolates Lyles Lula's Marita's Boutique Valera Lyles Mike Keeran Golf Instruction Marita's Boutique Monterey Bay Aquarium Mike Keeran Golf Instruction Monterey Bay Whale Watch Monterey Bay Aquarium MontereyBay Peninsula Monterey Whale Foundation Watch Shirley Nootbaar Monterey Peninsula Foundation Old Fishermans Shirley Nootbaar Grotto Old Fishermans Grotto
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LOT 3 Experience Carmel
Passing the Test, Oil Painting by Adam Licsko
A perfect getaway for locals and visitors alike! Begin your Carmel experience with tea at the famous Cypress Inn. A shopping spree with a $250.00 gift certificate (valid on regularly priced merchandise) await you at Pacific Tweed. You’ll dine at Cantinetta Luca, named the 2008 “Best Restaurant in Carmel” by Monterey County Weekly readers. Then it’s off to PacRep Theatre to enjoy a world class performance by the only professional Theatre Company on the Monterey Peninsula. Complete the perfect evening with an overnight stay at the historic Adobe Inn, with breakfast brought to your room, you can enjoy a late morning or take a dip in their heated pool. A wonderful lunch awaits you at Katy’s Place, a carmel treasure - sure to get your next adventure off to the right start.
This 3’x3’ richly colored painting portrays the mood and effects of the Basic Complex fire that burned through Ventana Wildlife Society’s Condor Sanctuary. The painting encapsulates our work with the California Condor – the return of this endangered bird to the Central Coast and the return home after this summer’s wildfire. Adam Licsko’s paintings have been featured in many magazines and newspapers. Corporate collectors include Nissan, Amgen, Seagate Technologies, and State Farm.
STARTING BID: $2,500
STARTING BID: $500
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LOT 2 Mountain Bike This Giant “Trance 4” mountain bike features Maestro 6 pivot rear suspension, 4” rebound adjustable and pro pedal by Air Adjust, and 27 speeds. If you prefer a different bike or perhaps his and her bicycles, Dublin Cyclery will be glad to exchange this bike for another of equal value. This bike retails for $1,700.
STARTING BID: $1,200
Dinner and Overnight Stay at Ventana Inn Nestled on a hillside overlooking Big Sur’s dramatic coastline, Ventana Inn offers the ultimate in accomodations for those seeking a romantic getaway or relaxing vacation. - What better way to show your support of the Big Sur community than by supporting its residents and businesses. The Basin Complex fire and a structural fire closed the Inn in July and August 2008. The Inn is rescheduled to open October 31, 2008 and the award-winning Cielo restaurant is scheduled to reopen April 1, 2009.
STARTING BID: $500
