You may have noticed a life-sized elephant sculpture made of recycled tires standing in the Fayetteville square for the last six weeks. Her name is Nomkhubulwane, and she is visiting from South Africa. She is touring North America to raise awareness of environmental issues and the impact that they have on all species, large and small. She will leave on Wednesday, March 26, headed to Chicago where she will be exhibited at the Field Museum of Natural History. There she will represent modern elephants in an exhibit of wooly mammoths and mastadons, extinct ancestors.
On May 25, say goodbye to the elephant by attending an impromptu party from 5:30-7:30 pm to send Nomkhubulwane on her way. She slipped into town quietly, with little fanfare, but she should be sent off triumphantly! There will be music, food, and an elephant-sized going away card for everyone to sign. It’s your chance to write your message of hope and inspiration to the people of Chicago, Bozeman, Detroit, and other cities on the tour. What did Nomkhubulwane mean to you?
They are also still raising funds for the tour. Northwest Arkansas’ commitment was $7,000. They’ve raised $5,250, but still need $1,750. Donations of any size are appreciated. (Make checks payable to WILD Foundation.) 15 t-shirts are available as well.
Help send Nomkhubulwane off in style!
Donations can also be made using Visa or Mastercard by contacting WILD Foundation directly -see below:
Please Make Checks Payable To: The WILD Foundation
Mailing and Courier Address: 717 Poplar Ave, Boulder, Colorado USA 80304
Donations can be made via:
Telephone: (303) 442-8811
Fax: (303) 442-8877
Website: www.wild.org (Click on Join Wild)
