Kai Bansner
The trip I most enjoy looking back on last year was the closest to home and the cheapest. Pooh and I did an all night drive to reach the Oasis Sanctuary before the sun got too hot. The Oasis is…
The trip I most enjoy looking back on last year was the closest to home and the cheapest. Pooh and I did an all night drive to reach the Oasis Sanctuary before the sun got too hot. The Oasis is…
Fall/Winter 2009/2010 is my second season here at the Oasis and it is only getting better. Since extreme heat has been my enemy since early childhood, I am only here for half of the year from October thru March. Last…
I sometimes tell people my interest in birds began with rock climbing. Unlikely as that may sound, here is how the story goes. I came to Tucson to study geology, and along with studying rocks, found interest in climbing them…
We humans have a penchant for collecting beautiful things. We see it, we like it, and no matter the consequence, own it. Despite all the negatives, we acquire that beautiful object. At first, we can’t get enough of it. We…
I have just returned home from my week at the Oasis and thought I would send you my thoughts on the trip. The first thing that comes to mind is that everyone kept thanking me for coming out to work…
I learned about The Oasis Sanctuary 2 years ago, began making small donations and buying various items from their web site. For Christmas, my husband Joe gave me a trip to The Oasis Sanctuary to be a Volunteer. I asked…
I first heard about The Oasis in third grade at the Tucson Avian Fair. I signed up for the newsletter and have been getting it since. In one of the letters there was a section for items that were needed,…
Dear Friends, I am sitting here thinking of our time spent with The Oasis bird community, and the angels that make sure all needs are met to the best of their ability, which includes singing "Old Mac Donald" with a…
Recently I received a letter from The Oasis asking for donations to help winterize the enclosures for your residents. I could spare a few dollars from my budget this month but after some unexpected expenses I only had an extra…