We Serve the Environment

It was a powerhouse of community spirit –  the Lions of District 2-T3 mobilizing such a diverse coalition—from local clubs and Scouts to university students—to support Second Chance Wildlife Rescue.

Transforming a 6 ½-acre retired horse ranch into a sanctuary is no small feat, especially with the “baby season” influx just around the corner. By focusing on the environment, we aren’t just checking off a Lions pillar; we are directly impacting the biodiversity of El Paso County.

Event Highlights & Impact

The Mission: Preparing the house, outbuildings, and the wooded pond at 7800 Doniphan Drive for injured and orphaned wildlife.

The Coalition: * Lions Clubs: El Paso Wild Animal Rescue (Lead), Heroes of El Paso, and El Paso Desert Star.

Youth & Community: Mesa Hills Leo Club, Troop 4 Scouts, Coronado High School, and NMSU.

The Growth: Welcoming new members into the fold! Nothing cements the Lion’s motto, “We Serve,” like a productive day in the dirt for a good cause.

Global Alignment

By rehabilitating local fauna and preserving their habitat, this district is actively contributing to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, specifically:

Goal 15: Life on Land – Protecting, restoring, and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

A Shoutout to the Leaders:

Kudos to Rebeca Reade, Patsy Achim, Erika Pasieczny, Emma Carter, Lisa Mena-Malave, and Brian Carter for leading the charge and making a tangible difference for the “wilder” residents of Texas.

It’s clear the El Paso community is lucky to have such dedicated volunteers.

. . . April 18 was a special day for Lions of District 2-T3 Lions of TX as Lions from the El Paso Wild Animal Rescue Lions Club led the way in El Paso, Texas for District 2-T3 Lions of the Heroes of El Paso Lions Club, El Paso Desert Star Lions Club, Mesa Hills Leo Club, Troop 4 Scouts, Coronado High School, New Mexico State University, and many others to support Second Chance Wildlife Rescue to prepare the building and grounds at the Second-Chance Wildlife-Rescue rehabilitation facility at 7800 Doniphan Drive for the expected influx of wildlife needing rehabilitation.  The facility is on 6 ½ acres of a retired horse ranch with house, outbuildings, and a wooded wildlife recovery pond.  The Second Chance Wildlife Rescue provides recovery, care, and release to injured and orphaned wildlife  of El Paso County and surrounding communites.  Lions are helping to achieve U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.  Reestablishing protected wildlife and taking care of the environment is a pillar of the Lions movement.  Happily, we gained a few new Lionsthar day as well.

We serve.