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Openings Still Available! Join Us for BCA's 2011 Red Desert Outings
June 11 - Adobe Town
A one-day tour of Adobe Town, the crown jewel of Wyoming's desert wilderness. Light to moderate day hikes along the lofty Skull Creek Rim and among the pinnacles of the Adobe Town Rim, with a likelihood to spot wild horses and other wildlife.
Hikers in Adobe Town
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June 11-12 - Powder Rim Tour
A two-day 4-wheel drive tour of the Powder Rim, home to ancient juniper woodlands that border vast expanses of Badlands, a desert elk herd, and haunt of outlaws from the Powder Wash Gang. You will view some of the largest uninterrupted panoramas on earth. Enjoy bird watching for unique juniper obligate songbirds and wild horse viewing with light day hikes and car camping.
June 18 - Adobe Town Rendevous
We will also be leading a day trip to Adobe Town in conjunction with the Wyoming Association of Churches' Red Desert Rendezvous in Rock Springs that weekend.
Red Desert Caravan Rescheduled to July 9-11
This year, we'll be taking a three-day tour to visit the units of a potential Red Desert National Conservation Area. This three-day auto safari will take in Adobe Town, the Kinney Rim, and Jack Morrow Hills highlights such as the Boar's Tusk, Killpecker Dune Fields, and Honeycomb Buttes. Auto tour with car camping and light day hikes.
July 23- 24 - Ferris Mountains and Dunes
A two-day 4-wheel drive tour with day hikes among the Ferris Dunes, with forays to Whiskey Gap and the forested flanks of the Ferris Mountains, a BLM Wilderness Study Area. Bring your camera or camcorder to capture landscapes, wildlife, and special moments from this unique wild and scenic outing.
Space is limited!
Please call 307-742-7978 or e-mail erik@voiceforthewild.org to sign up for a reservation.
Reminder! July 16th Square Dance and BBQ!
Quadra Dangle Square Dance Club
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BCA members and friends, tickets are on sale now for BCA's first Barbecue, Silent Auction and Annual Meeting. Tickets are just $20 for members and $25 for non-members for an evening of square dancing, line dancing, delicious barbecue and a silent auction. Come and Enjoy the home of the historic Quadra Dangle Square Dance Club at 3905 Gray's Gable Road.
Please stop by our office at 215 S. 3rd St, Suite 114 to purchase tickets or contact Jennifer at 307-742-7978 or Jennifer@voiceforthewild.org. We take credit cards! This is an alcohol free event. Kids 12 and under are free.
BCA Seeks Protection for Boreal Toad
On May 25th BCA, the Center for Biological Diversity, and Center for Native Ecosystems petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect boreal toads under the Endangered Species Act. The unique population of boreal toads native to the southern Rocky Mountains, Utah, southern Idaho and northeastern Nevada is in steep decline due to disease and habitat destruction. The boreal toad is the region's only high elevation, forest-dwelling toad.
Boreal Toad (Photo by U.S. Geological Survey)
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The boreal toad is an important indicator of the environmental health of our mountain streams and wetlands. Streamsides and wetlands are among the most biologically important habitats on our forests, and strengthening protections for boreal toads will have far-reaching benefits for a vast array of forest wildlife, from songbirds to cutthroat trout.
The Fish and Wildlife Service must determine whether the petition has merit within 90 days and make a final finding on toad protection within a year. Please follow our monthly Bio-Broadcasts for updates on the fate of this imperiled toad.
For more information, call Duane at 307-742-7978 or email at duane@voiceforthewild.org.
Update on New Office at 412 S. 2nd Street
Our move-in goal is June 24th.
Offices
Office walls are framed and partially drywalled. Electrical work is in progress. The phone and data jacks will be installed soon.
Main Area
The property owner is having new thermal storefront windows installed this month, which will lower heat costs and help keep the office cooler in the summer. Most of the walls are primed and ready for the top coat. Carpet will be installed after painting and remodeling is complete.
As with most remodeling, unexpected problems arise which can be costly and time consuming. Please contact Jennifer at (307)742-7978 or email at Jennifer@voiceforthewild.org to donate funds, office items, or your time.
A big THANKS to everyone who has helped thus far.
Thanks for using your voice for the wild!
Biodiversity Conservation Alliance
P.O. Box 1512, Laramie, WY 82073
(307) 742-7978 - jennifer@voiceforthewild.org
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