What a fabulous model for us to aspire to in our locales!
Now here's a great model for Zero Waste, an entire country, no less! Lovin' it!
The PachaFolk Picnic Day is part of The Pachamama Spring Challenge. A staff led fundraiser comprised of five different projects in support of the organization's utmost challenges around empowering indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest to preserve their lands and culture.
When: Saturday, March 30th from 1 – 4 PM.
Where: Courtyard at The Pachamama Alliance Office in the San Francisco Presidio.
RSVP through the link below...
The 'Slow Books' Movement
"Just as young audiophiles are returning to LPs and culinary types assert the attraction of 'slow food,' we could very well be witness...ing a retro-fueled backlash against the digital tide. It could be more than wishful thinking that the rise of e-books has slowed. Let's call the attraction of ink on paper the 'slow books' movement."
--Steve Paul in his Kansas City Star report on Winter Institute 8.
Grassroots Sustainability: A Guide to Organizing a Thriving Community updated their cover photo.
It's not too late to give your loved ones an empowering, unique Valentine's Day gift! Show them how they can be the best community leader they can be!
Read more about Advocating and Educating in Your Community in the fourth chapter of our book for helpful tips to support your cause:
"If your group only consists of a few active members, don’t highlight the small numbers in meetings, print or hearings. But, if you have built a list of several hundred or thousand subscribers, be sure to let people know. In many cases these kids of numbers will carry weight with elected officials or others and help influence their decisions."
Here's to making a difference today and every day!
Read more about Funding Your Work in the seventh chapter of our book for helpful tips to support your organization:
"It pays to be connected! You're more likely to get funding if you know someone within the organization, foundation, or business from which you seek it. Or if you know someone who knows someone...Find people to serve on your board who are well connected to the community."
The Father of the Modern Conservation Movement Inspires Weekend Gathering in West Marin! Point Reyes Books and the Geography of Hope events will present the first West Coast gathering of the world's foremost experts on the life and legacy of conservationist Aldo Leopold in mid March. Register for the Geography of Hope Conference by January 15 and save $50!
New Trend to Follow--
http://www.treehugger.com/…/over-half-germany-renewable-ene…
Interested in the top organizations or initiatives that are today's leading change makers? Check out our website's full list of sustainable resources:
Cause for celebration! Will your city be next? Read how grassroots efforts in Fairfax, CA brought about the city-wide plastic bag ban there in our book, Grassroots Sustainability.
http://www.stumbleupon.com/…/concord-mass-becomes-the-firs…/
What kind of activities create the most meaning for you?
