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Great Barrington Appalachian Trail Community Hosts Third Annual Hike and Community Picnic July 25
The Great Barrington Appalachian Trail Community™ invites hiking enthusiasts to celebrate the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) by participating in the third annual Appalachian Trail Hike and Community Picnic at Benedict Pond in Beartown State Forest on Saturday, July 25. A number of hikes will be... - June 25, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
ASCE Webinar Series to Highlight Importance of Source Identification
Source identification plays a crucial role in stormwater management and this will be one of the topics for discussion in a four-part webinar series. - June 21, 2015 - Source Molecular Corporation
L.A. Earthquake Preparedness Campaign Launches Independently by Local Student
Information about a new social media campaign, QuakeSafe LA, and it’s creator, local student Nicholas Valdivia. - June 20, 2015 - QuakeSafe LA
Clarke County, Virginia Becomes Newest Appalachian Trail Community™
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is partnering with Clarke County, Virginia to enhance the conservation of the Appalachian Trail. - June 20, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Federal Government of Nigeria Signed MoU with Africa Clean Energy Summit Consortium on Rebranding Climate Change as a Public Health Issue
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Rebranding the impact of Climate Change on health as a Public Health Issue in Nigeria. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the Federal Ministry of Health and the Africa Clean Energy Summit (the consortium of Always Green Power & Systems Limited and The Environment Communications Limited). - June 19, 2015 - Africa Clean Energy Summit
Global Mission for Children Expands Christian Child Sponsorship Program in Kenya, India and Bangladesh
21,000 Children die daily from poverty and GMFC is combating these injustices to give the forgotten hope and to help eradicate these man-made atrocities. - June 18, 2015 - Global Mission for Children
Pope Francis to Speak Out on Climate Change During 24-Hour Global Climathon
A 24-hour global Climathon is set to coincide with the much anticipated environmental encyclical by Pope Francis on 18 June. The hackathon-style event will bring together citizens across six continents to find local climate change solutions. - June 17, 2015 - Climate-KIC
Celebrating the Newly Renovated Play Areas for Children Ages 1- 5 at Ruben F. Salazar Park in East Los Angeles
Families in the community of East Los Angeles will be celebrating the newly renovated Tot Lot areas of Salazar Park on June 20th. The newly renovated Tot areas and nature discovery trail are specifically designed for children between the ages of one to five and their caregivers, and include new... - June 16, 2015 - Amigos de los Rios
Golfing for Graham's Foundation Comes to the Tri-State Area for a Second Time
Supporters, parents, and sponsors will gather at Bayonne to golf for prematurity. - June 15, 2015 - Graham's Foundation
Osprey Point is Re-Certified as an Audubon International Classic Sanctuary
Osprey Point Golf Course was recently re-certified as a Classic Sanctuary after an on-site review by Audubon International. Osprey Point was the first certified Classic project in the state of Florida and only the second in the United States. Participating in the site review with Classic Program... - June 13, 2015 - Audubon International
The Sun-Seeker Pack: All the Power of an RV Solar System in a Backpack
The Sun-Seeker Pack is a portable, powerful solar generator. It includes a large lithium battery pack with inverter and a 120w solar panel, yet it all manages to fit in a small waterproof backpack. - June 12, 2015 - Sun-Seeker Power
On Stage with the Bionic Woman Lindsay Wagner This Summer
Emmy award-winning actress Lindsay Wagner visits Plano and Fort Worth in Texas, and Lake Arrowhead, California this Summer for a fun and unique trip down memory lane. - June 11, 2015 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
WAKE Up and Read Program Recognized as a 2014 Pacesetter by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
National Award Recognizes Efforts of Program’s Second Annual Book Drive to Raise Awareness of Childhood Literacy in Wake County - June 11, 2015 - Wake Education
FoEverMeow Awarded Prestigious Best Friends Grant for Kitten Nursery
ForEverMeow Cat Rescue and Kitten Nursery has partnered with local shelters to help end the euthanasia of underage kittens in Coachella Valley shelters and move towards NoKillCV. - June 10, 2015 - ForEverMeow
E-Cycling Results: Over 20,000 Pounds Recycled
In April, the San Marcos community shed serious pounds at RecycleNow, an electronics recycling event hosted by Texas State University and R3 Recycling. During the event, Marcos Garza, the CEO of R3 Recycling estimated over 7,000 pounds of electronic waste was brought to the event by the community. - June 10, 2015 - R3 Recycling
Municipal “Green Streets” Redevelopment Project Wins 2015 Iowa ASLA Award
Demonstrating an environmentally-conscious approach to community redevelopment, a completed “green” streetscape design in the city of West Union, Iowa has been recognized with an award from the American Society of Landscape Architects Iowa Chapter. Each year, the professional... - June 07, 2015 - Conservation Design Forum
Enable America Teams with EDM Americas to Support Military at 4USTroops Golf Tournament
For the fourth consecutive year Enable America is helping support wounded warriors through a partnership with the EDM4USTroops Charity Golf Tournament, to be held Monday, June 8, at the Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, NC. More than 225 golfers will participate, including many military... - June 04, 2015 - Enable America
BringChivalryBack.com Awards Its "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" to Star Quarterback Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers
In recognition of chivalrous behavior that gained massive attention for the practice of this gentlemanly art, Cam Newton, star quarterback with the NFL's Carolina Panthers, has been awarded the honor of "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for May, 2015. The award, presented by BringChivalryBack.com, recognizes noteworthy examples of chivalry, grandiose or small, which demonstrate the impact such positive gestures by men can have. - June 02, 2015 - Bring Chivalry Back
Game Changer: First Crowdfunding Super PAC Launches
Citizen Super PAC is the first crowdfunding marketplace where Americans from all walks of life can select and back specific ads for Republican candidates or issues they support or oppose. - May 29, 2015 - Citizen Super PAC
Source Molecular Joins Water Managers at Ft. Worth Conference
Source Molecular Corporation had a successful exhibit at the 14th National Watershed Conference held on May 17-20, 2015, at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. Source Molecular’s Grace Anderson met with watershed, floodplain and natural resources program managers not only... - May 29, 2015 - Source Molecular Corporation
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Grants $350,000 to WestCare Nevada
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy grants $350,000 to WestCare Nevada to provide funding to repair and provide maintenance to its Women and Children's Campus in North Las Vegas. A $30,000 NWP Founder’s Gift awarded to Future Smiles. NWP has invested $3.9 million with 19 Las Vegas area nonprofits since it was founded in 2005. - May 24, 2015 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Town of Hilton Head Island Earns Sustainable Planning Award from Audubon International
Hilton Head has completed the second stage of a rigorous three-stage certification process in Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program. The accomplishment earns them the Sustainable Planning Award. - May 24, 2015 - Audubon International
NYC Annual Anti-Trafficking Gala
Each year Art Collision NYC allies with a non-profit entity and professional artists culminating from a variety of industries including ballet, classical music, and contemporary dance for a collaborative formal event with an evening of performances. - May 13, 2015 - Art Collision NYC
Huntington Beach Council on Aging 23rd Annual Golf Tournament
The Huntington Beach Council on Aging (HBCOA) announces the 23rd Annual "On Course" charity Golf Tournament. The HBCOA golf tournament will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015, at Meadowlark Golf Club in Huntington Beach. The golf day begins at 10:30 am with a putting contest, then a... - May 10, 2015 - Huntington Beach Council on Aging (HBCOA)
Leading E-Waste Organization to Introduce Programs in Winnipeg
The Electronic Recycling Association announces plan to open a full-service depot in Winnipeg. - May 10, 2015 - Electronic Recycling Association
High School Students Win Environmental Video Contest
Population Connection Announces Winners of "World of 7 Billion" Student Video Contest - May 09, 2015 - Population Connection Action Fund
Anti-Predator Project Seeks Assistance in Two Missing Persons Cases - Jessica Lynn Garino and Natanalie Perez
To seek assistance on two missing persons cases - May 08, 2015 - Anti Predator Project
WakeEd Partnership Welcomes Four New Board Members
WRDC, BB&T, Lenovo and Quintiles Join Companies Working to Improve Education in the Wake County Public School System. - May 08, 2015 - Wake Education
Linking Angels Launches Voting Period to Determine Which Charity Receives $100,000
“We can only do so much apart, but we can move mountains when we unite,” said Linking Angels founder, Anne Nessa. “Linking Angels takes a small donation and transforms it into something huge.” - May 04, 2015 - Linking Angels
BringChivalryBack.com Awards Its "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" Accolades for April 2015 to Repeat-Winners Matt Lauer and Al Roker of NBC's Today Show
In recognition of chivalrous gestures demonstrated during recent airings of the Today Show on NBC-TV, hosts Matt Lauer and Al Roker have each been awarded "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" accolades by BringChivalryBack.com for April 2015. Each of these men previously won the award, (Lauer in March 2014, Roker in January 2015) demonstrating the kind of behavior that sets a gentlemanly standard for men to model. - May 04, 2015 - Bring Chivalry Back
Source Molecular Obtains License for EPA’s New Dog Test
Source Molecular has secured a license from the U.S. EPA to use their latest microbial source tracking (MST) method for detecting dog fecal matter in water samples. - May 03, 2015 - Source Molecular Corporation
Mothers Who Make A Difference 2015 - 10th Annual Awards
May 10th is a time to celebrate mothers around the world –it’s Mother’s Day. - May 02, 2015 - Love Our Children USA
Human Rights Journal, Inc. Proposes a Project to End the Abuse in Our Prisons
Human Rights Journal, Inc. (HRJI), is a charitable. non-profit organization based in Florida, USA. It is primarily concerned with conditions of prison systems and the treatment of prisoners. In the United States, HRJI monitors compliance with the American Bar Association (ABA) Criminal Justice Standards on Treatment of Prisoners and with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Basic Principles for the Treatment of Prisoners. - May 01, 2015 - Human Rights Journal, Inc.
James Hewitt, CEO of the American Society for the Protection of Nature, a 501 (C) Organization Announces That, "The Complete Gluten Free Cookbook" Has Been Published
James Hewitt is pleased to announce that his latest book, "The Complete Gluten Free Cookbook" has been published by Lulu.com. The proceeds from this book will be donated to the American Society for the Protection of Nature, "ASPN", a 501 (C) organization. Mr. Hewitt states... - April 30, 2015 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
Coastal Preservation Network Presents "Rap Battle of the Century!" to Raise Environmental Awareness Among Kids in Queens
Nine-year-old Finn Cervino from College Point, Queens, NY, loves music, and has figured out a fun way to get his own music-loving peers caring more about the environment: by hosting a rap song battle. Cervino's parents lead Coastal Preservation Network (coastalpreservation.org),and he invites Queens kids ages 8-14 to write lyrics about an environmental theme and set it to the music of a popular song. Winners will be announced at Family Fun Day in MacNeil Park, June 27. - April 26, 2015 - Coastal Preservation Network
Father of Murdered Boy, Who Forgave and Hired Son’s Killer, to Speak at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica
Father to share personal story of forgiveness at benefit for Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club. - April 24, 2015 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica
Treasure Cove Belize Supports DiCaprio Island Development
Treasure Cove Belize, fully supports the proposed eco-conscious resort by Leonardo DiCaprio located on Blackadore Caye in Belize. - April 24, 2015 - Treasure Island Management, Ltd.
Study and Plan Establishing Openlands Lakeshore Preserve Lauded at American Society of Landscape Architects - Illinois Chapter Awards
Conservation Design Forum, a nationally recognized landscape architecture firm, has won an award from the Illinois ASLA for their work with Openlands to establish a nature preserve on the grounds of the historic Ft. Sheridan military base. - April 23, 2015 - Conservation Design Forum
Renewable Energy Declines in Canada
Despite the record installation of wind turbines across Canada last year, electrical output from this technology declined 1.5%, according to Statistics Canada. Solar panels generated 4.8% more power last year, but that follows a 7.6% decline in 2013. - April 23, 2015 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Camp Arcadia Notes Earth Day: "Make the World a Better Place Because You Have Been in It"
Camp Arcadia, a fourth-generation, family-operated summer camp for girls in Casco, Maine, noted Earth Day 2015 in the context of their Centennial Season with a look back at how a growing awareness of the environment has shaped the Camp Arcadia experience. - April 22, 2015 - Camp Arcadia, Summer Camp for Girls
Rio Verde Community Achieves Audubon International Certification
Rio Verde Community Association has been designated as the first Certified Sustainable Community in the state of Arizona after completing requirements and meeting the strict criteria of the Audubon International Sustainable Communities Program. - April 21, 2015 - Audubon International
CascadiaNow! Breaks Fundraising Goal in 7 Hours
CascadiaNow! (CN!) launched its Founding Membership drive on April 8 reaching the original goal of $5,000 in 7 hours, and $10,000 in the first four days. The "CascadiaNow! Founding Membership" Indiegogo campaign ends on midnight, April 30th, and CN! is confident it will at least double the roughly already 166 inaugural members. - April 19, 2015 - CascadiaNow!
Naropa University & Gaiam TV Partner on Free Global Live Stream
Parker J. Palmer, Internationally Acclaimed Speaker, will Deliver Naropa’s 2015 Graduation Speech, which will be live-streamed globally by Gaiam TV as part of an exclusive partnership between the subscription streaming TV service and Naropa University. - April 18, 2015 - Naropa University
RESET Analyses How Refugee Aid Has Developed in the Digital Age
With the number of people currently displaced the highest it has been since the second world war, solutions that meet the short-term and long-term needs of refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced and stateless persons are urgently needed. Over the next week, RESET will look at innovative approaches using digital tools that are being implemented to assist work in this area. - April 15, 2015 - RESET
Parker J. Palmer to Serve as Naropa University’s 2015 Commencement Speaker
Naropa University today announced that Parker J. Palmer, a world-renowned author and activist known for his work in education and social change, will serve as Naropa’s Commencement speaker. Palmer’s graduation speech, “Living From the Inside Out,” will include teachable moments from Parker’s extraordinary career. Naropa’s graduation will be held at Macky Auditorium in Boulder, Colorado, on May 10th, beginning at 1pm MST. - April 14, 2015 - Naropa University
Announcing: Herpetological Conservation International
Herpetological Conservation International is unveiling its organization on Earth day April 22nd. - April 11, 2015 - Herpetological Conservation International
Ricardo Diaz Announces Candidacy for Region Director of the Florida Young Democrats
Ricardo Diaz is a Puerto Rican-American entrepreneur and leader in Affordable Home Ownership, Job Creation, Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Building, Voter & Latino Rights and Youth Advocacy. - April 10, 2015 - StartinNew.org
Capitol Hill Days Will Bring Hundreds of Activists to Washington, DC to Make International Family Planning a Priority, April 10-14
Two-hundred activists will gather in Washington, DC April 10-14 in support of universal access to voluntary family planning as part of Population Connection’s annual advocacy event, Capitol Hill Days. - April 09, 2015 - Population Connection Action Fund
APW Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Save African Lions Through Environmental Scholarships
25 Conservation Students Will Receive Funding for Secondary School Studies - April 09, 2015 - African People & Wildlife Fund
Aging Adults Free Seminar May 14, 2015
The National Association of Geriatric Care Managers, certified care manager, Bridget Ritossa, LSW of Cleveland will host a free seminar at 6:30 p.m on May 14 at the Beachwood library branch. The seminar, “Aging Adults and Common Sense,” will cover topics such as how to make the best use of time with a doctor, medication management, senior housing options and how geriatric care managers can help senior adults. - April 08, 2015 - Careplan Geriatric Care Managers