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October 5, 2023

Winter Woodland Animals Hop into Woodland Post Office

First-Day Dedication Ceremony October 10 for the Winter Woodland Animals Stamps

Winter Woodland Animal Forever stamps

What:

Special First-Day Dedication Ceremony for the Winter Woodland Animals Forever Stamps

When:

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

Where:

Woodland Old Town Hall, 190 E. Broadway, Woodland, MI 48897

Background:

Join the United States Postal Service, Michigan 2 District Manager Don Dombrow, Jr and Lake Odessa Postmaster Janette Bremer as they dedicate the Winter Woodland Animals Stamps for a special first-day dedication ceremony. Guest speaker includes Jenny Patton, Founder, Foxes Journey Sanctuary in Howell. Woodland Township Supervisor Jeff Mackenzie will deliver welcome comments to attendees. Jay Bigalke, editor-in-chief of Linn's Stamp News and Scott catalogs, will serve as emcee.

Connect to the natural beauty of the winter season and celebrate four species that make their homes in the woodlands of North America. Among the most familiar of wildlife, deer, rabbits, owls and foxes are found across much of the American landscape. This booklet of 20 stamps features graphic illustrations of these four animals in different woodland settings in winter. Art director Antonio Alcalá designed the stamps with Katie Kirk, who illustrated the stamps.

The event is free and open to the public.

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