Save the Dinosaurs
Many thanks to all the neighbors who responded to the Save the Dinosaurs from Extinction Campaign! Total funds raised from the 2025 campaign were $3480. These funds covered the cost of installing, storing, and maintaining the dinosaur display for the 2025 LITH event. The cost to install, remove and store the dinos was just over $3000 this year, and thanks to your generous contributions we were able to cover the cost and have some funds remaining for maintenance! Your continued support will be needed to ensure the dinosaurs return to the esplanade in 2026.
And Speaking of Maintenance
A long term plan is in the works to keep the dinosaurs maintained and grow the number of volunteers who can help with the maintenance – while learning the art of dinosaur making! A win win for everyone! Not only do you get to learn how the display is made – you also get to meet neighbors who are interested in artwork as well! Some of this work is better attempted while the dinosaurs are still hanging. Other work may be best for next year just before the dinosaurs are brought out from storage to be installed again.
Additionally, we are starting a graphic library of all our dino designs. This will make it easier when a rebuild is needed so there’s good documentation on what colors go where, etc. If you or any member of your household has graphic talents, we would love to talk to you about helping with the design library.
And finally, we need for volunteers who are available and interested in either working on some maintenance or being part of a build workshop.
The maintenance for this year will happen over the first 2 weekends in January, but the build workshop could come any time. We would likely design something smallish to get folks used to the methods of the build.
If you would like more information on dino builds, how you can help or on volunteering email dino@woodland-heights.org.