The Hyacinth Preservation Society Inc.A weekly look at the needs of an area nonprofit
Organization: The Hyacinth Preservation Society Inc. is an organization started in 2009 by Cara O'Keefe dedicated to eradicating the importation of the Hyacinth Macaw into the United States. Other goals include helping promote improvement in captive breeding programs, helping protect them from extinction and aiding in rescue.
The birds are native to Brazil, specifically concentrated in the Paraguay River area. They are the largest parrots alive.
"At the moment, I am taking care of the ones I have at my house," O'Keefe said. "But they are very large birds, and I won't be able to take many more here at home. So, I will need to start looking for a facility soon."
She has been caring for her birds for more than three years.
O'Keefe said the group is awaiting nonprofit status.
Director: Cara O'Keefe
Mailing address: 1775 Myles Way, Carson City NV 89701
Phone/E-mail: 775-720-6819 or
hyacinthps@gmail.comNeeds:
# Toilet paper, bleach, night lamps
# Shelled nuts, a freezer, digital thermometers
# Disinfectant, wooden crates, three-gauge wire mesh
# Wooden beer barrels, apple juice, blenders
# Plastic foot baths, whole wheat bread
# Gauze, wool pieces, manzanita (all sizes), parafin wax, neutral-colored yarn
# Foot baths, sisal rope, distilled water, hemp rope, cotton swabs
# Clear nail polish, small microwave, washcloths
# Electric space heaters, refrigerator
# Eye drops, scissors
# Cotton balls, antibacterial soap, tables, heating pads, amber bulbs, surgical masks and gloves
# Cardboard boxes, creamed corn, creamy peanut butter, baby oatmeal cereal, bananas, applesauce, plain yogurt, mixed vegetable baby food.
How to donate: Call 775-720-6819 to make arrangements.
How to be listed: If you would like to submit a wish list from your charitable organization, nonprofit or school, e-mail a submission following today's format and digital image of the director to Maggie O'Neill at
moneill@rgj.com.
