Category Archives: conservation news

Wine and Wild Dog weekend; great tastes and conservation at Chilo Gorge safari Lodge…

Posted on April 27, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

Following the great success of previous wine and wild dog events in 2011 and 2013, held by Painted Wolf Wines and the wild dog research projects in Zimbabwe, we are thrilled to announce a taste and conservation sensation at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge in … Continue reading →

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“Waste no Waste: Trash is Treasure”; Recycled Art in a great cause

Posted on April 24, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

The Friends of the Gallery (FOG) is an organization of volunteers, working to promote visual art in Zimbabwe. Their main aim is to assist the National Gallery through adding to the permanent collection, supporting maintenance and upkeep of the collection … Continue reading →

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Should You Be Going on Safari in Zimbabwe? | Elizabeth Gordon

Posted on April 7, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

MUST READ! A thoughtful and realistic article  on World opinion of  elephant issues and tourism in Zimbabwe by Elizabeth Gordon… Elizabeth Gordon visited Chilo Gorge last year, and has informed comments to make on crucial issues concerning tourism, the revenue from which … Continue reading →

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Win the Ultimate Kenyan Safari in Honor of Tusk’s 25th Birthday – Aardvark Safaris Blog

Posted on March 19, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

It is Tusk Trust’s 25th Birthday this year… Win the Ultimate Kenyan Safari in Honor of Tusk’s 25th Birthday – Aardvark Safaris Blog. I will definately enter this- could end up staying at Sarara… or one of my favourite places, … Continue reading →

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Rabies, Vets and River Sunsets; Wild dogs and Domestic dogs….

Posted on February 18, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

Whew, after the rush and fun of Valentine’s weekend, the pace of life has not slowed down….nor did we expect it to! We do still make time to sit and watch the sunset every now and then, though….with the end … Continue reading →

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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY, Painted Wolves, red wine and happiness to you all…

Posted on February 14, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! -nothing better than to share a bottle of Painted Wolf Wine…especially since drinking this excellent wine fully supports real conservation for endangered species…   Pictus I is such a wine, read the story in this link… and read more … Continue reading →

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Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge; Rain and Rejuvenation, Snails and Wild Flowers…

Posted on January 24, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

At the beginning of 2015, I reminisce ….. Clive Stockil, through Tusk Trust, won the Prince William Award  for a Lifetime Achievement in Conservation in 2013…here he is at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge with staff and the Award itself….. We now congratulate Richard … Continue reading →

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“Catch of the Day”- by photographer Tom Mangelsen-Saving Wild Blog Feed –

Posted on January 21, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

I follow Lori Robinson”s excellent blog, Saving Wild. “Catch of the Day”, a photograph by Tom Mangelsen, is one of the most widely circulated and published wildlife photographs in history. To me, this amazing photo encapsulates the sheer patience and tenacity of … Continue reading →

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Pictus III : The story of “Snare”, Art and Painted Wolf Wines: Conservation and Fine Living go hand in hand!

Posted on January 17, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

YAY! Lin Barrie Art…….. I am honoured to have my painting chosen for the label of the Pictus III wine produced by Painted Wolf Wines……a delicious vintage for the future to pair with fine food…. This is my painting, “Snare … Continue reading →

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The Pallet Wood Christmas Tree and the Art Studio re-invented…..

Posted on December 14, 2014 by wineandwilddogs

At last! After the house fire,  my Art studio (214 Brooke Drive in Borrowdale Brooke Estate) is repainted, the Living area rebuilt, and paintings are hanging again for viewing! The garden has recovered from the invasion of builders and  under Dad’s … Continue reading →

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