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2	"Who we are and What..." Who we are and What we do… Reasons for the Land Campaign… Benefits of the Land Campaign… The Purchase Plan…
3	Mission Statement Beartooth Nature Center advocates the protection of Montana’s wildlife and its habitats. By receiving and caring for animals unable to be returned to the wild, the Nature Center provides an opportunity to educate our citizens as to the value of wildlife and its conservation.
4	"Number of Visitors" Number of Visitors 2004 Jan-Nov 3,017 Adults 1,390 Kids 5-15 yrs. 799 Seniors 1,389 Group Rate 15,000 Member Visits 3,000 Children 0-5 yrs (Free Admission) Total: 24,595 *50 School Groups*
5	Educational Programming School groups flood this place in the spring Perfect environment to spend the day Educational day camps and campfire programs Director Ruth Brown has given educational presentations to civic groups in the region
6	Reasons For Moving
7	Water Issues Need for Improved Water Quality Each year we deal with flooding issues During major storms the water just sits and does not soak into the ground because we are on top of the old Coal Slag Pile At our current location the water is barely clean enough to water animals
8	Wind Currently the wind is a big problem Miserable for visitors wanting to see the animals. Very harsh conditions for our staff and volunteers to work on projects and feed animals Harsh conditions for the animals
9	Built on an old Garbage Dump Every time we dig, we dig up garbage An old car was dug up when Luther’s habitat was constructed & recently the hood of a car surfaced in Chinook’s pen Baseball caps, plastic, misc. items Concerns about the possibility of leaking toxins and gases
10	Luther May 29, 1998 to March 17, 2004
11	Possibility of a New High School Potential site in Coal Miner’s Park next to BNC Cause extreme stress for the animals Animals need quiet, not the sounds of construction and extra cars Example: During the Homecoming Bonfire and 4^th of July Don & Ruth stay with the animals to calm them down
12	Benefits of Moving
13	"Land Specifications" Land Specifications 20 acres of land located 5 miles north of Red Lodge on the East side of Hwy 212 Includes: 3 bedroom, 2 bath home 2 small barns 3 ponds, one large & two small Irrigation ditch that runs through property Borders Rock Creek on southernmost corner of property.
14	Plans
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17	Beautiful Natural Habitat Areas
18	Provide Better Habitats for the Deserving Animals
19	Moose Love This Land
20	Natural Spring that could be cleaned out and developed
21	Larger habitats providing more opportunity for exercise
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23	The new habitats can be moved & all of the material in our older habitats could be reused & incorporated into new larger habitats
24	All of the landscaping can be moved to the new location
25	"Jobs BNC Provides Now" Jobs BNC Provides Now Director Full-time Administrative Mgr Full-time Animal Care Director Full-time Gift Shop/Admin. Asst Full-time Animal Care Asst Part-time Summary of Current Jobs: 4 ½
26	"Director" Director Full-time Administrative Mgr Full-time Animal Care Director Full-time Gift Shop/Admin. Asst Full-time Raptor Specialist Full-time Animal Care Assistant Part-time Maintenance person Full-time Summary of Future Jobs: 6 ½
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