Today is World Environment Day! World Environment Day has been held annually on June 5th since 1972 to raise awareness on issues our environment is facing and how to combat them. The events are also hosted by a city or nation to lead the theme and festivities. This year is being hosted by Côte d’Ivoire with the theme Solutions to Plastic Pollution with the social media hashtag #BeatPlasticPollution.
Here at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, we try as much as we can to limit our footprint on the environment. From composting uneaten foods to recycling paper to reusing items for chimpanzee enrichment, we are conscious of what we use, how we use it, and how to properly dispose of it. Through the TerraCycle programs, we have boxes setup throughout the sanctuary where staff and volunteers can get rid of used gloves and masks, which are then shipped off to be recycled. We also use Tru Earth laundry eco-strips. These strips if concentrated laundry detergent help us keep the chimpanzees’ blankets smelling fresh without the use of big plastic jugs detergent usually comes in. In fact, the packing itself is zero waste and can be composted. Did you know, the people were gracious enough to set up a fundraising page for us? Every purchased made at this link, 20% will be donated to help with the chimpanzee and cattle care!
For World Environment Day, I had a plan to have photos of the chimpanzees with today’s browse: wild roses!
The chimpanzees were faster than I had anticipated. After giving them access back to their Greenhouse after cleaning, Jamie’s group left nothing buy stems of the once beautiful roses. This photo of Jamie finishing off the last rose was all I was able to capture.
I apologize, but you will just have to imagine the chimpanzees with roses.
After all the roses were gone, it was time to relax. I couldn’t tell though if Burrito was relaxing or planning his next scheme.
(Hint: it was a scheme that involved a lot of play.)
On the other side of the sanctuary, Cy’s group had an amazing day on the Bray. The weather was perfect. The sun was out. The temperature was warm but not hot. And there was a breeze that would come through every so often.
Cy looking on as Rayne and Gordo explore Ryan’s Lookout.
Rayne and Gordo marching along.
Cy soaking up some sun.
Lucky looking out to the valley and river below the sanctuary.
Rayne waiting for the train to pass by.
While most were out on the Bray, some elected to stay behind and groom in the shade.
Mora!
Mave even was able to go into full relaxation mode.
Beautiful pics, Chad!
Something about that train that intrigues Rayne!
That looks like a fun day…..do they go to the far end of the Bray..?
Mave looks Absolutely Gorgeous resting on her blanket:heartpulse::rose:……… Mave… you need to enhance those freckles with a little more sun …..it’s time for Mora to Head Out!:face_with_raised_eyebrow:
Thank you for practucing reduce. reuse. recycle. it means very littke is wasred or ends up in a landfill. And thanks for mentioning the laundry strips. Bravo to the company for supporting CSNW. I would imagine you have heaps of laundry everyday. i’ve always loved drying my close on a clothesline. not in a dryer. It saves on energy use and soaks up the lovely sunshine..
I so agree Gaynell…. it’s such a Nice Clean Airy Smell ….NO Dryer Sheet can Match!:grin:
:herb:Time to get that Industrial Fan out for the Old Folks…. Hope it doesn’t sound like a train crossing the trestle…. if it meets all expectations we need to get one for the Young Folk on the other side:slight_smile: …Can’t Wait
Happy World Environment Day to all of you! Wonderful Tru Earth has a shop page for you! Is this or just for the month of June?
Seeing the wild roses made me think of the time the wild rose bush was dragged into the runway, blocking the door, and the Seven had to do acrobatic moves to get past it.
Great photos! Those out on the Bray look so comfortable. And those in the chute look equally satisfied. A little something for everyone!
Can you remember when that was, Kathleen…. I would love to watch it again?
october 25, 2022
Thank you Linda!! I tried to find the video in “my archives” but couldn’t. I knew in my gut it was Farmer Jo who dragged in the browse bush but didn’t include her name incase my memory was fuzzy and it was someone else. “Act III : A Road of Thorns” should be remastered as a stand alone video! It is so funny. The body language on each and every chimp is the best part. When Jamie first approaches the runway and incredulously gives Jody the head nod through the bush, and Jody plays dumb, it kills me. And we always marvel at Missy, deservingly so, for her athleticism, I gotta say it is Annie who skillfully and gracefully mastered the bush! But Jamie, Missy, and Annie all get a few ouchies from the encounter.
Chad. 10/25/2022. That’s just about the best day ever. Sending you a hug of thanks for capturing that marvelous day and persevering forever!
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Dear, sweet Annie had to do a reverse limbo! :sweat_smile:
It’s so good to see them enjoying The Bray! I hope you have a whole summer of perfect weather. Have you done any forages out there yet? You must be extra, extra busy this month, Chad with planning all those parties and I would bet that Bubba is certainly planning how to keep you focussed on him and playing. Don’t you just LOVE his grabbing toes game…I know the others do it too, but Burrito has got the timing just right
Beautiful pics, as always! bless the environment, hey? lol
Cy is a watchful leader. Love to see it.
Happy World Environment day to you all. I salute you for all you do to help save our glorious planet. (Jane Goodall would be proud of you!). Gorgeous photos of the sunny weather and the chimps having fun, or snoozing in the shade. Many thanks for sharing this.