WITHLACOOCHEE GULF PRESERVE
February 18, 2021
2021 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
The Friends of the WGP depend on the support of our community! Your past support has helped open the Education Center, fund programs for community and local school outreach and education, and maintain the WGP. Thank you!
YEAR IN REVIEW
As one would expect 2020 was not a typical year for WGP programs and events. The Friends were able to host a number of events early in the year. However all other talks and events (e.g., Yankeetown 5th graders visit) had to be suspended in March due to the Pandemic.
On the positive side, many visitors are coming to the WGP to walk, picnic, bird, and fish. Facebook, Google Reviews, and the Education Center guestbook entries and posts include comments like “Beautiful”, “Birding today at the WGP. 32 species!”, “Thank you for preserving nature”, and “This place is a hidden gem!”.
In other news, the Friends have taken over the Preserve lawn and trail mowing. This will save Yankeetown thousands of dollars per year. The Friends were able to contribute over $10,000 to the WGP Endowment Fund in 2020. And, on a final positive note, Yankeetown will be leasing a portion of the Education Center to a group of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) researchers. This agreement will further reduce the impact of the Preserve's operational costs on the Town.
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE WGP
MEMBERSHIP
The simplest way to support the Preserve is to become a member of the Friends. Your membership is tax deductible. To become a member (via PayPal) go to www.wgpfl.org, and click on You Can Help. From the drop down menu select the type of membership and click Pay Now. Or if you prefer, please fill out this form and mail it and your check to
Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
P.O. Box 482, Yankeetown, FL 34498
CONTRIBUTE TO THE FWGP ENDOWMENT FUND
The Friends of the WGP Endowment Fund was established for the purpose of providing a portion of the yearly income needed for the maintenance of the Preserve, and the Ellie Schiller Education Building in particular. The Friends emphasis for 2021 is to build the principal in the Endowment from our memberships and the generosity of your donations. For more information about contributing to the Endowment contact us by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Your donations are tax deductible!
The Friends look forward to your continued support. Enjoy your Preserve.
President – Kent Gardner; Vice President – Debra Weiss; Secretary – Sally Douglass; Treasurer – Ellen Klee; Directors – Jeff Bernstein, Jeff Hall, Peter Weiss
The Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve is owned and operated by the Town of Yankeetown and was purchased with funding from the Florida Communities Trust. The Preserve is located at 1001 Old Rock Road, Yankeetown Florida. Visit our web site (www.wgpfl.org) for directions and information on upcoming events.
Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, Inc Dtn3020073 Ch40505 – A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calliing toll-free (800-435-7352) within the State. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State.
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