Posts by Sarah
Anniversary Wishes & Board Match
As the newest member of the team and working from home in Seattle, I don’t have the day to day interaction with the chimpanzees that the caregivers do. However, I’ve been working at the Sanctuary this week, so I had the opportunity to hang out with the chimpanzees for quite some time and got to…
Read MoreNearly 4 years
If you’re a regular reader, you probably know that tomorrow is a big day for us here. It’s the 4th anniversary of the chimps’ arrival in Cle Elum and also Negra’s birthday. We’re planning a whole bunch of fun! As we get ready, we always find ourselves pausing to reflect about how far the chimps…
Read MoreChocolate and Chimps
Check out this nice interview with me from one of our favorite places in the world – Allison’s Gourmet. And be sure to order some goodies after reading it. Allison is a big fan of the chimps and happens to make the most delicious cookies, brownies, caramel, and fudge. Well, I haven’t tried the fudge…
Read MoreMother’s Day
It is a beautiful May day in Cle Elum as we celebrate Mother’s Day like so many of you. I hope you enjoy your day with your mother and your loved ones. Unfortunately, Jody and our other mother chimps do not get to spend this day with their children. Or any other day for that…
Read MoreGreetings from a new team member
Happy Friday! I wanted to take a few lines here on our blog and introduce myself. My name is Michael Moore and I’m delighted to have joined the amazing team at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest as the new Development Director. I’m excited to be back working in animal welfare and in particular for the Cle Elum…
Read MoreDevoted Friends
The chimps are lucky to have a huge crew of fans, supporters and volunteers as part of their family. I’m always blown away by the generosity of time, sweat, and emotion that our volunteers display. It’s hard work. Today volunteer Seana went above (literally) and beyond by chasing Jamie around the Hill. Twice. That is…
Read MoreExpanding our team
I’m very excited to say that Michael Moore has joined the Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest staff as our new Director of Development. He’s been with us about a week now, and I think it’s fair to say he’s completely smitten. And Jamie definitely approves of his footwear. Please do welcome him by connecting with him on…
Read MoreSpring!
We brought springtime inside this morning to celebrate the equinox in memory of our friend Katie Gieser. The chimps had a lovely forage with lots of lettuce (always a special treat!). Plus paper flowers and decorations galore! Here are a few highlights: Missy (tho I wouldn’t have known it was her unless Jackie told me!)…
Read More“Spring Fling” in memory of Katie Gieser
Today we celebrate and remember a very special friend of the Cle Elum Seven, Katie Gieser. Katie was a very devoted blog reader, and so passionate about primates that she followed her passion all the way to Africa to visit sanctuaries on seven separate trips. Katie passed away on March 14, 2012 after a long…
Read MoreWine, beer, cider. And chimps
I want to meet you at our annual Sippin’ for the Seven event on March 24th in Roslyn, WA! What can be better than tasting a huge array of wine, beer and cider while helping the chimps? I say it’s win-win. Get your tickets now! If you’re far away, you can still participate through Biddin’…
Read MoreWe’re hiring!
I’m thrilled to say that CSNW is hiring its first development director. If you’ve got professional fundraising experience or know someone who does, please check out our ad here. It’s a great job for the right person, and what better way to help the chimps than to help raise money for their cantaloupes and caregivers? Thanks…
Read MoreHappy Love Day
The chimps and humans have had a fabulous Valentine’s Day around here. We started the day with roses for breakfast, then had a party with strawberries, tons of new toys, pinatas stuffed with nuts and berries (and beads for Mr. B), a TON more roses, and lots of red decor. Then the humans took a…
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