GREEN BAY-Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary celebrates milestone Thursday with pretty. For decades it has helped thousands of injured, orphaned or rehabilitating sick animals.
It has become, what officials say, is one of the largest birds of prey other complexes, in the Midwest.
What began as a wetland and artificial tracks over 7 decades ago is now a 700 Acre wildlife sanctuary. It is more than the hostname of the visitors was published on an annual basis.
Thursday marked the sanctuary of 75 years. The honor of the milestone Mayor Jim Schmitt as a Sanctuary for the year 2011.
"This is so rich in history and the future is bright and that it is really worth the adaptation is not just today, but throughout the year," explained Mayor Schmitt.
The Sanctuary has made some significant changes recently. Last fall, crews completed the last step, 1.2 million dollar, three years from the date of entry into the territory of the lagoon restoration project; Resch belongs.
Falls contribute to lay down fresh water plants and wildlife attraction for visitors and Poplar.
"We have many families and in the future to see the falls, but also to take wedding photos, high school graduation photos, people, and we are drawing a lot, and we have much, so close and get back to the last drop of requests," said Ty Baumann, Director of the Sanctuary.
But the wild animals of all ages should also attract visitors, annually. Approximately 4 000 animals come from the sanctuary each year and approximately 60% of them are released back into the wild.
Most of the other placed in either the non-disclosure agreement, the sanctuary or other services.
"Likely to be at least 2-3 times per month, unless we Stop off here to feed the animals, ducks, and, on the other hand," said De Pere user Fred papal Bullas.
What is next to the sanctuary? Officials intend to focus on education and training, and I hope that you can add even more programs for visitors in the near future.
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