Sippin’ for the Seven

Tickets are flowing for March 6th Sippin’ for the Seven wine (and beer) tasting fundraiser in Roslyn. Buy tickets online today or purchase them in person with cash or check at smith exhibits in Roslyn. Tickets are just $35 and include a Jody logo wine glass, wine and beer tastings, nibbles, music by Lenny Price…

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Valentine’s Day in honor of loved ones

Valentine’s Day is all about love, so we have multiple Sponsor a Day dedications today. Today is in honor of Patty Clark, a wonderful friend and volunteer and in memory of Bill Clark from their daughter Shelley Winfrey, who also volunteers at the chimp house. Today is also in memory of Eleanor Julia Talbot, beloved…

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Foxie and her adorable toes

Foxie frequently rubs her toes together. I don’t think we’ve shared any video of this on the blog before. It is one of Foxie’s many endearing habits.

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Tool modification

A few weeks ago, before J.B.’s recent post on tool use, I took several minutes of video of Jamie attempting to get a piece of chow just out of reach in the front rooms. I condensed the video a bit to show the highlights. There are a couple of things that Jamie does in the…

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Kids helping chimpanzees

Chimpanzees are lucky to have some very dedicated young people who are speaking out on their behalf. Nine year old Brandon Wood recently sent the Cle Elum Seven a care package all the way from Florida. Not just any care package, though – the most colorful care package we’ve ever received! Brandon also recently sent…

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Op-ed in Seattle Times

CSNW’s Executive Director, Sarah Baeckler, along with colleague and friend of the Cle Elum Seven, Debra Durham, just had an op-ed published in the Seattle Times. Please read the guest column, about the Great Ape Protection Act, here. Nice job, Sarah and Debra!

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Today in memory of Smurfi, Morli, Micky and Gizmo

Today is a Sponsor-a-Day. Lilo Benya made a donation to sponsor this day in memory of Smurfi, Morli, Micky and Gizmo. Thank you Lilo for your generosity and for remembering your loved ones while also helping the Cle Elum Seven chimpanzees!

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New look to the blog

Mark Lehm of Nettle Design volunteered his time to redesign our blog! Now when people land on this page, they will be able to easily get to other pages on our main website and explore more about the chimpanzees and the work of the sanctuary. Big, big thank you and pant-hoots to Mark!

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Foxie nesting

Today Foxie nested in straw, following Jody’s lead. I’m pretty sure this is the first time we’ve seen Foxie nest with straw! See video:

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We want your opinion

If you are signed up for the e-newsletter, you received a link to our communications survey already. If you don’t receive our electronic newsletter – sign up here! Then fill out this survey. Your thoughts are much appreciated and will help us learn more about what your interests are. Plus you could win a free…

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GAPA event tonight in Seattle

Come to this talk with Debra Durham tonight! I’ll be there and will talk about the sanctuary to attendees. Primatologist Debra Durham, Ph.D., will discuss her work with chimpanzee sanctuaries in Washington and around the world. She’ll also explain why we need to urge Sen. Maria Cantwell to support the Great Ape Protection Act (GAPA),…

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