Mike Lacefield completed phase III of our picnic table project (Dec 4, 2011) when he built and delivered the final three tables of a larger WRCNU project. Mike managed the funding, purchase of materials and construction of tables to our specifications allowing us to have picnicking areas for WRCNU visitors and volunteers during our many beautiful Utah days at the mouth of Ogden Canyon. Great job Mike, THANKS!

Cameron Hyre completed his Eagle Project on November 26, 2011. Cameron completed phase II of a 4-phased WRCNU project when he delivered three full-sized picnic tables for our outdoor faculties. These tables will allow visitors and volunteers to relax in our beautiful outdoor setting at the mouth of the Ogden Canyon. They will allow for seating for outdoor education programs during our long beautiful summers when no one wants to be stuck inside! Thanks Cameron!

October was a big month for eagle projects. Jaxson Ombach completed his project helping to expand WRCNU’s ability to release passerines ten-fold. WRCNU expected their dream of 8 songbird flight cages (two Eagle Projects) to be a long way out and at best we’d only get 4 done at a time, but we lucked out and got two scouts (Jaxson & Grayson) working on their separate projects which completed our entire songbird flight room in a very short period. This was a massive project that will have a long lasting effect on returning strong healthy birds to the wilds quickly. Thanks a Million Jaxson!

Alex Harper completed his Eagle Project for the WRCNU with a truck load delivery of supplies! Alex committed to supplying WRCNU with premeasured and cut squares of carpet, which are used to pad the bottom of our animal enclosures. He and his troop measured and cut nearly 100 carpet pads which he delivered to our facility on September 25, 2011. Alex went above and beyond his original requirements by creating a letter requesting donations of not only carpet for his project, but things like paper towels, sheets, soap, bleach, and other badly needed consumables. This eagle project will be one that will greatly offset our costs of operation for the next couple of months and allow us to focus our limited public donations to food and care for our patients. Alex, this was a very well organized and executed Eagle Project. We are deeply appreciative of what you have done for us. Thank you.

Brian Harris completed his project on May 28, 2011. Brian led a group of scouts in a supply and animal food drive of badly needed items to get WRCNU through the very busy “Baby Wildlife Season”. Thanks Brian!

Bryan Smith completed his project on May 26, 2011. He led a group in the production of Six “Hawk Boxes” which will allow WRCNU to transport its non-releasable education birds to programs throughout Northern Utah. His project greatly enhances WRCNU’s ability to further its mission of educating our community for more “…responsible stewardship of wildlife and habitat.”

Ryan Bauer delivered his eagle project to WRCNU on Friday the 25th of March 2011. When Ryan came to WRCNU seeking a project he asked what we needed. The answer was “MORE LARGE RAPTOR PERCHES PLEASE!!!” Ryan led his group through the process of building 18 sorely needed perches built to specific specifications for use by medium to large raptors under rehabilitative care at the center. Almost immediately we put the perches to use for several birds to include a Peregrine Falcon, Swainson’s Hawk and a Northern Harrier. WRCNU appreciates your hard work and dedication in support of our mission. “Thank you Ryan, you delivered!”

James Lewis completed his Eagle Scout requirements when he delivered his completed project to WRCNU in September 2010. James’ project replaced two old dilapidated vestibules with new superbly built ones. Vestibules allow rehab caregivers to access the birds in their outdoor enclosures, where they are prepared for eventual release, without the possibility of early escape. Vestibules provide an entrapment area in case a bird tries to exit as the rehabber is entering the enclosure. Under James’ leadership his team of scouts designed, built and transported the vestibules to their final location on Park Blvd—WRCNU’s new home. Thanks James, we appreciate you!!