1 March 2025
Please note: Lori updated the pricing as there was an error for the six pack cards. Apologies for an inconvenience.
Those who do not know the story of our beloved Calico can find it on the home page of our blog alongside the memorial pages. Calico is very dear to me, as are all The Girls, but Calico brought the plight of ‘dumped’ pets right to our doorstep. The Girls ‘watch’ as other cats come to the feral feeder outside each day. The rescue facilities in our city are full of new mothers and kittens or will soon be. Several organizations offer extremely discounted or free spay and neuter services to help with these growing populations. At the same time, their efforts seem never to be able to catch up as more and more people are having difficulty making ends meet. While the last thing they need for their mental health is to give up their pet, it is often a choice between a roof over one’s head, food, or a pet.
We have tried to create a safe place for various wildlife in our urban garden. Over the late fall and early winter, we discussed other ways to help. Brainstorming came up with the idea of selling high-quality blank cards featuring local wildlife.
Discover the beauty of nature with Calico’s stunning high-quality cards, now available for just $6.00 Canadian exclusively for Bird World readers—a fantastic discount from the original price of $8.00 Canadian ($5.63 US). Each card measures 5 x 7 inches and is crafted from premium bond card stock, ensuring a luxurious feel. Every card comes complete with an envelope and is elegantly presented in a protective Mylar sleeve.
Cards can be purchased individually or in packets of six (6).
The chart below is the cost of shipping to Canada and/or the United States. If you live elsewhere, I can provide a quote if you send me an e-mail at maryannsteggles@icloud.com
Prices are in Canadian Dollars.
Canada
shipping costs: 1 card: $2.99 no tracking. With tracking: $15.71
shipping costs: 1 six-pack: $4.90 no tracking. With tracking: $19.45
TOTAL PRICE FOR ONE CARD WITH NO TRACKING IS $8.99 CDN. WITH TRACKING THE TOTAL PRICE IS $21.71.
TOTAL PRICE FOR SIX CARDS WITH NO TRACKING IS 40.90. WITH TRACKING IT IS $59.45
United States
shipping costs: 1 card: $4.99 no tracking. With tracking: $16.44
shipping costs: 1 six-pack: $14.15 no tracking. With tracking $22.30
TOTAL PRICE FOR ONE CARD WITH NO TRACKING IS $10.99 CDN. WITH TRACKING THE TOTAL PRICE IS $22.44.
TOTAL PRICE FOR SIX CARDS WITH NO TRACKING IS 50.15 WITH TRACKING IT IS $58.30
Images:
- Junior. The Garden Blue Jay Dad in the garden looking for his morning peanuts.
2. Dark Eyed Junco in our garden.
3. Canada Geese. Fort Whyte Alive.
4. Juvenile Cooper’s Hawk. Assiniboine Park, English Garden, Winnipeg.
Calico’s most popular card is the Black-capped Chickadee, Bird’s Hill Provincial Park.
Orders can be sent by e-mail using the subject line Calico’s Cards.
Within the text please incident your choice of one card and the image you want or a pack of six (mixed images). You will need to include your full address including a phone number and postal or zip code. Payment is to be made through PayPal using the e-mail: maryannsteggles@icloud.com. A receipt will be sent to you upon payment and the card/s will be dispatched within 48 hours. Tracking numbers will be provided if that method is selected.
Thank you so much for helping Calico. Her goal is to donate $500 to Darcy’s Arc and $500 to Wildlife Haven in this first fundraiser.