Pick up a Penguin! Antarctica & South Georgia Charity Auction – July 7th-19th 2023
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I’m really excited to be supporting the South Georgia Heritage Trust this year.
SGHT are a small, amazing team based in Dundee, Scotland. For six months of the year a team works in South Georgia running the museum and supporting various human and environmental heritage projects.
King Penguin at Grytviken Whaling Station – Liam Quinn
In brief, Grytviken, South Georgia was one of two main whaling stations responsible for much of the destruction of whale species back in the 1920s–1950s. South Georgia has unique bird life, and is a haven for penguins and seals, but invasive species (such as reindeer) and rodent infestations brought from the whaling ships destroyed much of that ecosystem.
The SGHT have eradicated the rats (a ten-year programme), the whales are recovering, the plants and unique wildlife are recovering, and there are strict controls for visitors so nothing harmful is brought back to the island.
It’s teeming with life – South Georgia is now an ecosystem in recovery!
You can read more about this fantastic project here:
https://sght.org/habitat-restoration-project/
Support the SGHT by bidding for my Penguin Necklace
To support such a good cause, I’ll be donating one of my Sterling Silver Penguin Necklaces to the South Georgia Heritage Trust Auction, which takes place on 7th July.
For more information about joining the auction, check out the SGHT news page – the auction will be launched by the free webinar The Orca’s Tale, also linked below:
👉 Online webinar: The Orca’s Tale – 7th July 2023
📢 South Georgia Heritage Trust Auction – 7th to 19th July 2023
I’m also offering a massive 15% off any item in my Polar range for a limited time to celebrate all the hard work that SGHT do.
👉 Blue Whale Collection
👉 Walrus Collection
👉 Polar Bear Collection
👉 Penguin Collection
👉 Snow Goose Collection
Just use code POLAR15 when paying for your order 😀
Free Webinar – The Orca’s Tale
What can we learn from the stories of the orca (killer whales) of the Southern Ocean?
SGHT are also working with the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust to bring you a special webinar on 7th July:
Southern Ocean Stories: The Orca’s Tale
Two researchers, Jared Towers and Leigh Hickmott, will share their experiences working with Killer Whales in South Georgia and Antarctica. They will discuss how studying movements, behaviour, abundance and ecology using direct observations and remote sensing technology can reveal how our environment is changing. Their stories will be accompanied by stunning photographs.
You can sign up for this free online event here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southern-ocean-stories-the-orcas-tale-tickets-656851690087?aff=SGHT
Southern Ocean Stories: The Orca’s Tale will launch the SGHT online charity auction. You’ll find a wonderful selection of experiences and exclusive lots (including an Elouise Makes Penguin Necklace), from special Antarctica cruises to unique artworks and collectables. After the webinar, you can browse the auction online and place your bids before 19th July.
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