Muse Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 For Release 1200 February 04, 2015 Marden’s Ark Announces Donation of Aviary from Project Perry Aviary to be dismantled and moved from VA to NC. Youngsville, NC— February 04, 2015 — Today, Marden’s Ark is excited to announce that Project Perry is donating one of their aviaries to Marden’s Ark following their plans to upgrade the existing aviary to a newer, larger aviary at their Louisa, VA sanctuary. “We are just so thankful for this amazing gift,” said Dee Hicks, President of Marden’s Ark. “This is really giving a jump start to our plans here. Matt, at Project Perry, has been a great inspiration and has given us invaluable advice that has guided us in starting Marden’s Ark. We wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for Matt and Kirah. We are just overwhelmed by this donation.” Project Perry is a well-established sanctuary for parrots in central Virginia. They recently began a fund-raiser to upgrade their existing small bird aviary. The new aviary at Project Perry will be much larger and better able to accommodate their growing population. The existing small bird aviary is an 8 year old structure that is being replaced and will be dismantled at Project Perry on February 16 and 17, then transported to Youngsville NC where preparations will be made to erect the structure at Marden’s Ark. This will be the first year-round outdoor structure for housing birds at Marden’s Ark. Their current population of 56 birds is currently being housed in typical cages in indoor living areas. (Photo Courtesy of Project Perry - http://http://www.projectperry.com/'>http://http://www.projectperry.com/) This is a shot of the aviary as it now stands on location at Project Perry. This was the original structure that started it all for Matt and his wonderful sanctuary. Through his generosity, it will live on at Marden's Ark, providing a safe place to land - hopefully for many years to come. (Photo Courtesy of Project Perry - http://http://www.projectperry.com/) This is a view of the inside of the aviary as it now stands on location at Project Perry. This is a photo-edited composite showing the planned location where the structure will hopefully be erected at Marden's Ark. (Pending "Call Before You Dig" Survey, etc.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Birds Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Congrats! Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Congratulations Dee, this is a wonderful addition to your sanctuary plans. This aviary looks like its an indoor/outdoor area where the birds can get to sunshine or shelter. Way to network with like minded people and grow into your dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 How wonderful, nice design and plenty of flight room. Very very NICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 That's great! You are really making rapid progress toward your dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muse Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Congratulations Dee, this is a wonderful addition to your sanctuary plans. This aviary looks like its an indoor/outdoor area where the birds can get to sunshine or shelter. Way to network with like minded people and grow into your dream. I actually found out - through a comment Kirah (Matt's girlfriend) made on my Facebook timeline - that this was *the* original aviary at Project Perry! It is indoor/outdoor, having a heated space where the birds can safely live in the winter. The heater died so it will have to be replaced when we erect this aviary here. Matt has been a friend and mentor since our first meeting. His inspiration, guidance and advice has been invaluable and he's a major influence in the direction we are taking with Marden's Ark. There wouldn't BE a Marden's Ark if not for Matt and Kirah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 That is a wonderful gift! Maybe even a little sweeter because of it's history! Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Congratulations on getting this wonderful gift, that was so nice of Matt. I have seen that aviary when I went to visit their sanctuary a few years ago, a wonderful place and I know you will put it to good use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muse Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Thanks to all for the kind words of congratulations. We plan to take many pictures during our trip up to Project Perry. I already have a volunteer that wants to spearhead a drive for labor to help with erecting it! YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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