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Hello and Happy Saturday Friends!
Hope you all had the Merriest of Christmases. We definitely did, T and I snuck out on Tuesday to Florida to spend a quick 48 hours with the younger grandkids and the family there. Had a great time and got to celebrate the youngest daughters Christmas Eve Birthday as well...
and well, there were some developments, and T decided to stay and play with the kids a few days more, so I returned home alone Christmas night late... between the farming chores, and getting all the orders placed Christmas eve and day packed and on their way, it seemed like the best plan.
We are getting super excited about the release of Native: part 1 at the NBA conference next month, if you are coming, make sure you reserve your tickets ASAP, they are going fast... and we have some nice little gifts from the NBF for the premier (I am making some bison leather coasters with the NBF logo, and T has done some nice notepads and pens)
So it's 3 am here, and you would think I could find some time during the week to get a start on this... it rarely happens, life tends to keep us occupied. Do have a couple of great things in here from friends, hope you enjoy it.
and if we don't talk soon, hope you have the happiest of New Year's Celebrations...
Much love and Good Tidings from the BWC,
Ron, T, Cecil, Stacy, Lacee, Lauren, Meghan, Paula, Little Red, Maverick, MurderMittens, CreamCheese, and the rest of the gang here.
And Happy Holidays from the National Bison Association!
From a Friend. ActionXander (he leads our OutDorks podcast group) Super good guy... and amazing wildlife photographer Xander's work highlights the bison's impact on biodiversity: their grazing creates mosaic habitats for birds and wildlife, their wallows form essential wetlands, and their natural behaviors suppress invasive plants while enriching the soil. Drawing from collaborations with park officials, the documentary promises stunning footage of these majestic animals alongside Florida's wild horses, shedding light on a forgotten chapter of American natural history.
We're making a short documentary film about something most people don't know exists: Florida's wild bison herd.
We're working with Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park to produce "America's Forgotten Prairie". Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is one of the last wet prairies in North America. In 1975, ten bison were brought here as a reintroduction experiment. Could they survive Florida's heat, floods, and hurricanes? Fifty years later, they're thriving.
This isn't just about bison. It's proof that restoration works. That we can bring ecosystems back from the edge.
We're partnering with Florida State Parks to document this story and share it with the world. But we need your help to make it happen.
We're crowdfunding $3,500 to cover production costs: accommodation, travel, equipment rentals, permits, and field supplies. Every donation is tax-deductible now that we're a 501c3 nonprofit.
From NorthRanger Candle Co.
I arrived home to some pretty wonderful gifts from friends... this was one I defintely had to share... love it. Might grab one for yourself or any other bison enthusiasts you have in your life.
Handmade bison sculpted with Native American–inspired geometric detailing. Available in 100% pure beeswax sourced from the local beekeepers
A Century Ago: Bison's Rocky Ride in Colorado National Monument
From the Grand Junction Sentinel
Picture this: 100 years ago this month, Grand Valley unwrapped a wild Christmas gift—three American bison arriving at Colorado National Monument on December 14, 1925. John Otto, the monument's visionary superintendent, aimed to transform the red-rock canyons into a game preserve.Drama ensued: The bull died en route from Denver, but replacements from Yellowstone and donors (including kids' buffalo nickels) grew the herd to 45. Tourists loved it, but bison had roamed here prehistorically—evidenced by nearby rock art and bones dating back 950 years, says archaeologist Holly "Sonny" Shelton.Otto, who secured the monument's 1911 status with President Taft's help and locals like Sentinel publisher Walter Walker, built trails and added elk—all on a $1 monthly salary (later $25). But by 1927, feuds over expansion plans ousted him; he vanished in 1931 and died in California in 1952.The bison thrived... too much. C
Some of the things we still have available...
I know there is a lot out of stock right now, that seems to happen every year, we are getting ready to start our 2026 fiber harvest, and then we can get back to making stuff and filling up the warehouse again. Did a quick check and so far this year, we have delivered over 26,000 pairs of bison socks to you fine folks, (will do a BWC by the numbers next week) We are so blessed and truly appreciate all the support in this crazy mission.
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