2023-02-26T02:34:57-05:00 2022-12-31 990 2022-01-01 010277845 STANWOOD WILDLIFE SANCTUARY % Grayson Richmond STAN 2076678460 PO BOX 485 ELLSWORTH ME 046050485 Daniel Knowles Treasurer 2023-02-26 false 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Birdsacre Grayson Richmond PO BOX 485 ELLSWORTH ME 046050485 95607 false X www.birdsacre.com X 501(c)3 1959 ME Operate a wildlife sanctuary and museum to perpetuate the memory spirit works and teachings of Cordelia J. Stanwood. Exhibits include plant life wildlife forestry and birds. 19 18 1 5 16 0 86939 78139 0 0 16844 12972 11358 4496 115141 95607 0 0 0 0 30142 31772 0 0 270 34290 38770 64432 70542 50709 25065 1063970 1089596 2006 2567 1061964 1087029 Operate a wildlife sanctuary and museum to perpetuate the memory spirit works and teachings of Cordelia J. Stanwood. Exhibits include plant life wildlife forestry and birds. false false 21940 0 0 Fostering a greater appreciation and sensitivity to nature through experiential learning inspired by the scientific works of pioneer ornithologist Cordelia Stanwood the Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary offers educational programs with non-releasable wildlife ambassadors to highlight migratory bird ecology biology and conservation. Caring for our resident ambassador hawks owls and vultures and maintaining their homes requires great effort and dedication to engage each bird as active educational participants inspiring visitors school groups and community organizations in on-site and traveling educational programs. Estimate 6,000 viewers. 9297 0 0 The two hundred acre Sanctuary is available year round free of charge for walking skiing snowshoeing and photography on nature trails set amidst and preserving various pristine habitats for birds wildlife and the enjoyment of people easily accessible within the heart of Ellsworth. Many of these historic trails Cordelia J. Stanwood created in the early 20th century forming the first professional female ornithologist photographer's outdoor "laboratory," where she researched photographed and popularized her findings in magazines for 50 years. Maintaining over 4 miles of trails markers historic and educational signage building bridges while annually removing windfall and pruning new growth is a constant labor of love to preserve a healthy forest in multiple stages of growth supporting Maine's wildlife for visitors and children. Estimate 3,000 walkers. 9297 0 0 Stated within the Certificate of Organization the purpose of the Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary is to preserve and promote Cordelia J. Stanwood's life and legacy shared through opening the doors of her 19th century Homestead to the public. Daily tours are available free to visitors and scheduled groups from May to October. As the Homestead is free to the public we estimate attendance at 2,000. The Nature Center offers a variety of educational nature displays to school groups service and community organizations Audubon and conservation organizations as well as daily visitors from May to November. Rainy days cause outdoor activities to move into the Nature Center. 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Part VI, Line 2 Donald Knowles - Family - Daniel Knowles Donald Knowles - Family - Susan Jordan Susan Jordan - Family - David Jordan Donald Knowles - Family - Bonnie Hersey Diane Castle - Family - Grayson Richmond Diane Castle - Family - Gardiner Richmond Joyce Johnston - Family - Brett Johnston Part VI, Line 11a The 990 form is available to any trustees upon request Part VI, Line 19 Documents are available upon request