Thursday, February 10, 2011

VCE Contribution Launches Dominican Fund for Bicknell's Thrush Conservation

In partnership with several Dominican conservation groups, VCE launched an an innovative fund to protect habitat of Bicknell's Thrush on Hispaniola. At a February 9 event in Santo Domingo, Chris Rimmer presented a check for $2500 to Sesar Rodriguez of the Consorcio Ambiental Dominicano. A new "conservation" ice cream, Choco-Maple, created by Helados Bon was also officially unveiled at the event. Proceeds from sales of this new flavor, will be donated directly to the "Fondo Zorzal".

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