A Hummingbird Gift Idea
YOU CAN'T GO WRONG with hummingbirds: because they are so universally loved and admired, a hummingbird-related gift will always be appreciated. Look here for ideas. You could start with a 1-year membership in the Hummingbird Society, for only $30 (tax-deductible, too).
IN ANSWER to a frequent question, yes, we are happy to accept donations in memory of a deceased, or for that matter to honor a living person. We will notify the pertinent parties in the way you choose.
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This Red Wine
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In 2006, Clos LaChance Winery of San Martin, California, signed on as a corporate sponsor of the Hummingbird Society. They proposed creating a new "Threatened Hummingbirds" series of wine to benefit one particular hummingbird species at risk of extinction each year. A significant part of all sales (at least 15%) is passed on to the Society to specifically help conservation efforts for that species. In the first year, the success exceeded all expectations: virtually all the wine was sold out in less than a year, and nearly $20,000 was sent to the Society to help protect the Juan Fernández Firecrown in Chile.
The second wine in the series has become available, to help the Honduran Emerald. They have also made available a gift package combining a bottle of this red meritage wine and a 1-year membership in the Hummingbird Society. You can order the wine directly from Clos LaChance by calling toll-free (800) ITS-WINE, Extension 113, or call direct to 408-686-1050. You can also order online either the wine or the wine/membership gift package. [Certain geographic restrictions apply, depending on the state and county to which the wine is delivered. The wine and gift package cannot be ordered from the Society.]
Looking for Help
As the Hummingbird Society moves through 2008, one of the most promising years in its history, it is clear we need volunteers to help us fulfill our mission in very specific areas. If you love hummingbirds and would like to see if your time, talents, and interest align with ours, let us know. A list of current volunteer needs can be found on this page. However, if you have other ways in which you can help beyond those listed, please let us know.