The Nature Sanctuary Society of Western New York, Inc. 

CURRENT Alexander Geology Research Fund Update...

So far, of the $5,640 needed for the research testing, $4,740 has been raised. That means we are only a short way— $900—from reaching the final goal. Contributions can be made at our website using PayPal or a credit/debit card. You can also send a check made payable to the Nature Sanctuary Society of WNY, Inc., with “Geology Fund” in the memo line. Thanks to all who have contributed so far to support the work of our geologists at the Alexander Pre- serve. With your continued interest and donations,

we’ll be able to complete this valuable research into the geology

of the sanctuary and the Cattaraugus Creek gorge.

 

...And Special Thanks to Its Contributors

We are tremendously grateful to the following donors who have contributed to the campaign to raise funds for the geological research project at the Alexander Preserve:

Liz Birardi, Ted Dziekonski, Catherine Konieczny, Suzanne Pilon, Kenneth Roblee, Leanne Schultz, Jackie Swift, Raymond C. & Sheila Vaughan, and Michael Wilson.

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Contributions can be made at our website using Paypal or a credit/debit card. You can also send a check made payable to the Nature Sanctuary Society of WNY, Inc., with “Geology Fund” in the memo line.

 

Thanks to all who have contributed so far to support the work at the Alexander Preserve. With your continued support, we’ll be able to complete this valuable research into the geology of the preserve

and the Cattaraugus Creek gorge.

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TAKE A LOOK AT OUR PROGRESS!! 

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Alexander Geology Research Fund (Update from Feb 2020)

So far, of the $5,640 needed for the research testing, $3,799.00 has been raised.

That means we have just a third of the way—$1,841.00—to go to reach the final goal.

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 (from November 2019)

Fundraising efforts have begun with a proposal presented on November 4 to the NSSWNY board of directors, requesting funding to cover the cost of lab tests for the geology research described in the article on page 3. Total funding requested for these tests is $5,640, about half of which has already been raised. This funding will cover Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) and C-14 date testing of samples collected by the research team, grain size analysis (by sieves and hydrometer), measurement of Atterberg limits and organic content, clay size minerals determination, and map printing as needed. 

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The researchers will continue to donate their time at no cost to the Society. To date, they have already volunteered hundreds of hours of their professional time. An addition-al $800 cash is being donated by the research team as well. Together with $2,000 approved by the board, this $2,800 begins the journey to reach the full $5,640 needed for sample testing. With member help in raising the remaining $2,840, we'll get there and support this important project.

 

The test results will help our geologists characterize the Alexander Preserve, primarily its geologic history but also linking its geology to its present-day ecology. Another benefit of this work will be its educational value, enabling us to explain the stratigraphy and topographic evolution of the preserve to student classes and onsite field trips. The work is on track with our mission, part of the statement reading “The Nature Sanctuary Society promotes scientific research relative to nature preserves.” 

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Donate any amount, large or small, to this exciting work today by contacting Jackie Swift at (716) 532-6022 or jcourtneyswift@aol.com. donate NOW using the donate button below with a note earmarking your support for Alexander Preserve geology research. Thank you!