DONATIONS
Big Picture Greetings was founded in 2019 to raise money and awareness for wildlife conservation. Ten percent of sales from all greeting cards goes back to the wild. Learn more about the hard-working grassroots organizations BPG supports.
“This curious world which we inhabit is more wonderful than it is convenient; more beautiful than it is useful; it is more to be admired and enjoyed than used.”
TO DATE, BPG HAS DONATED $3,693
In December of 2024, a $600 donation was made to Working Dogs For Conservation. This amazing organization trains dogs to aid in different conservation efforts, in both the United States and abroad. Among other things, their dogs help monitor endangered species, prevent the spread of invasive species, and stop wildlife poaching. Equally awesome, many of the dogs that Working Dogs for Conservation trains are from shelters. I’ve had dog(s) my entire life and all but one has come from or was destined to end up in a shelter. Every dog deserves a second chance!
Learn more: www.wd4c.org
In December of 2024, a $600 donation was made to The Orianne Society. This great organization focuses on the conservation of reptiles and amphibians. These animals don’t get the love and attention of “cuter” species, but they are critical to healthy ecosystems. By protecting the habitat of an endangered species like the Eastern Indigo Snake, other animals are protected too.
Learn more: www.oriannesociety.org
In 2020, BPG made it’s very first donation to Project Coyote for $50. We’ve made a more donations since, including our first ever partnered fundraiser in April of 2024. In total, we’ve donated over $1500 to this great organization.
Project Coyote is a national non-profit organization based in Northern California. Their mission is to promote conservation and coexistence between us and all of our large native carnivores: Coyotes, Wolves, Bobcats, Bears, Cougars and Fox.
Learn more: www.projectcoyote.org
In 2021, a $143 donation was made to KS Wild. They work to protect and restore wild nature in the Klamath-Siskiyou region of southwest Oregon and northwest California through science-based policy and community action.
One of the cooler things they've done: In 2019, KS Wild worked with a local rancher who was having problems with a newly established pack of wolves killing his livestock. KS Wild helped raise funds to erect "wolf proof" fencing to keep livestock in and wolves out. There were lots of skeptics, but it's been 100% effective. A major victory for wolf conservation efforts everywhere!
Learn more: www.kswild.org
In 2020, a $50 donation was made to Badger Run Wildlife Rehab. They are dedicated to the care and treatment of orphaned and injured wildlife. Badger Run’s number one goal is to return wild animals to the wild - where they belong. Some unreleasable animals become ambassadors for Badger Run’s educational programs.
A huge asset to all Southern Oregonians.
Learn more: www.badgerrun.org
In 2021, a $283 donation was made to the American Wild Horse Conservation. As iconic and cool as they are, Wild Mustangs seems to be short on friends in high places. To some ranchers, they are a nuisance (competing with cattle for grazing lands and water). To the government, they don't turn a profit. Even some environmentalists see them as an invasive species, competing with "more" native wildlife for precious resources. Wild Mustangs are living history and should be respected and revered as the national treasure they are. The American Wild Horse Campaign is the biggest and most effective voice out there for the wild mustang.
Learn more: www.americanwildhorse.org
In 2021 a $324 donation was made to the Elakha Alliance, an organization dedicated to restoring a healthy population of Sea Otters to the Oregon Coast.
Sea Otters have been missing from Oregon for over 100 years. They were hunted mercilessly by early white settlers for their fur. The otters’ disappearance dealt a devastating blow to a once robust marine ecosystem. We now know these animals are a "keystone" species—a species whose existence is vital to many other species. Otters belong there. Sea Otters also played a significant role in Oregon coastal tribes’ culture and existence for thousands of years.
The Elakha Alliance is a diverse group of scientists, tribal leaders, and conservationists all working towards reintroducing Sea Otters to Oregon Coast.
Learn more: www.elakhaalliance.org
In 2021, a $181 donation was made to The Rattlesnake Conservancy. You might be wondering why!
The mission of the Rattlesnake Conservancy is to advance the protection of rattlesnakes and their habitat through research and education.
Snakes are one of the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. Even nonvenomous species are killed indiscriminately out of fear and ignorance. Rattlesnakes in particular are killed by the 1000's in "roundups" every year in different parts of the country. Beautiful, intelligent creatures that are far more afraid of us they we are them. Important parts of an ecosystem. Rattlesnakes deserve better.
Learn more: www.savethebuzztails.org