Dear Friends: Here at Sweetbriar, there’s not a day that goes by that we don’t hear “there’s no place like Sweetbriar!” ...and it’s true! We are proud to have completed yet another very successful year celebrating nature through education at our unique nature center.

I would like to share with you just a few of our accomplishments:

•We have received close to 8,000 wildlife concern calls, have cared for over 2,000 wildlife animals, working with local authorities, the animal shelter, DEC and SPCA in many cases. One story that stands out is when we received 13 electrocuted crows in January who are now ready for release.

•We made headlines with the rescue of a coyote (Wile E. Coyote), that was then successfully released back to where it came from.

•We have reached approximately 100,000 people with our education programs and events.

•Our intern program has grown to one dozen college students, who will take the knowledge learned at Sweetbriar to their chosen professions.

•Volunteers logged approximately 7,000 hours. We love our awesome volunteers!

•Sweetbriar hosted 10 successful fundraising events, including one with renowned wildlife conservationist, JEFF CORWIN.

•Well-known photographer, SHAYAN ASGHARNIA, featured his photographs of our animals in his recent art exhibit. The Wall Street Journal featured his photo of Franklin, our eagle, in an article dated June 2023.

Sweetbriar Nature Center is a 501(c)3 corporation, which would make your gift tax deductible (Fed ID# 237177705). The Center relies solely on the contributions of people like you, along with corporate sponsorships (many companies participate in a matching gift program). Make your donation through the website using the link below.

It takes the generosity of people like you to help us care for so many animals that come through our doors and teach the next generation to love and respect the natural world.

Let your love for animals shine brightly this season.

Thank you. Happy Holidays!

Kind regards, Marie Smith

Executive Director