August 1997
The day the Southwest Wildlife Foundation of Utah was founded in Cedar City, Utah. We became a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and education.
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September 2000
Rocky Mountain Power/PacifiCorp donated 22.6 acres of majestic canyon property in Cedar City, Utah to create a permanent wildlife rescue facility and nature park.
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May 2003
Paved walking and bicycle trail was built through this property with matching funds from Utah Division of Parks and Recreation and Cedar City, connecting the 23-acre nature park to the city’s existing trail system.
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July 2011
Started our YouTube Channel. First video, feeding baby falcons.
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November 2012
Installed 96 foot long pedestrian bridge crossing Coal Creek connecting the Cedar Canyon Nature Park trailhead to the existing trail system.
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March 2014
Our first video with high view count: Feeding Critically Ill Bald Eagle
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April 2017
Our first short film which has surpassed two million views: The Bald Eagle That Would Not Quit
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September 2017
Information Destination and ADA Restroom Facility was completed.
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March 2018
Martin honored for 50 years of critter care at the State Senate.
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February 2019
Eagle Flight Chamber concept introduced, raising of funds began.
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May 2019
Wildlife Triage Facility Installed.
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October 2019
Our first viral video, currently over 13 million views: Eagle Found Lifeless but still Breathing
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October 2019
Martin was nominated for the Indianapolis Prize.
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January 2020
Fully funded by our supporters, we purchased a new Subaru Forrester. Our sponsor, Findlay Subaru of St. George delivered our Forrester fully loaded at a rock bottom price.
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October 2020
We surpassed 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. Scout the Golden Eagle was awarded the Silver Creator Award which hangs in his chamber.
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June 2021
Signed 100 year lease with the city of Enoch. Annual fee, one dollar. Over an acre for the World Class Eagle Rescue Facility.
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April 27th, 2024
Enoch Wildlife Rescue Grand Opening
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