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Volunteers and Merchants for Projects
Vanishing Species always has special projects on tap. If
you or your organization can help with labor or materials
for the following projects, please contact us!
Equipment Transfer Project
As we continue to develop our new facility in Palmdale, FL,
we are in search of volunteer low-boy truck drivers to help
us transport equipment and materials. The ride is 104 miles
door-to-door. We have several equipment containers ranging
from 8'x16' to 8'x40'. If you are interested in donating your
services, please contact us!
Hurricane Shelter
After the 2005 hurricane season, we are developing plans
to build a concrete and steel hurricane bunker in Palmdale,
FL to house all animals in the event of a major (Category
4 or 5 storm). We are in search of roughly 1200 yards of fill,
600 yards of concrete for the floors and walls and 13000 sq
feet of steel roofing to complete a 50' x 150' concrete shelter
for animals and staff. If your organization can donate part
or all of this material, or you would like to donate your
masonry skills to the cause, please contact
us!
Subcutaneous Radio Tracking
Vanishing Species is currently considering tracking systems
as an extra layer of security for our animals. While we have
never had an animal escape, we are currently researching products
that would enable radio-frequency or GPS tracking of animal.
An ideal solution would be subcutaneous, with no battery,
and a range of at least 1 mile. If you or someone you know
sells such products, please contact us!
South Florida Construction
Vanishing Species is currently planning several small construction
projects in our South Florida facilities. These projects include
overhauling animal shelters, new enrichment aparatus, construction
of a new food preparation space, and construction of a new
indoor habitat facility for small creatures. We are currently
searching for sheet metal, pressure-treated 2x4's, 2x6's,
2x8's, 4x4's, privacy fence, and landscaping timbers, 3/8"
or thicker plywood, electrical wiring, conduit, and accessories,
PVC pipe and fittings, shade cloth, chain link, chicken wire,
Schedule-40 toprail (1 5/8"-2") and fence fittings.
if you have such supplies, or are interested in donating your
time as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or fence maker,
please contact us!
Marketing Consulation and Services
Vanishing Species is always trying to spread the word about
our education and volunteer programs. If you are a marketing
guru, and would like to donate time or advertising space,
please contact us!
If you cannot help us with these projects,
you can still help us!
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