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May 2006 E-news
Nowadays, the internet is one of the modernized western society’s
main tools. It shrinks the great distances that one might
have to travel in this world; it even travels international
boundaries. Websites, as we see and think of them, are highly
underestimated. We forget that these are global centers for
information, and that they can have a large impact on a large
amount of people.
Henceforth, the internet is a very important place for the
modern green movement. And as far as green websites go, Treehugger.com
takes the cake. This aptly named website can be only described
as a groovy epicentre for green blogging on the net; it is
here where an environmentally-themed web journey should start.
It informs the average person of the latest eco-technology
such as advancements to the hybrid car and wind power. It
bombards you with the latest green products and their websites,
and educates you of the latest green news and conferences.
Environmental political bulletins also frequent the site.
Such a pleasant website as this also shares all of the latest
wonderful enviro-success and enviro-horror stories, keeping
the reader constantly and pleasantly informed. However, a
mere paragraph can not do this site proper justice as to exploring
its content. You’ll just have to get a taste of the
action for yourself.
Not only content this makes it a fun website, however. The
writers also wield a sharp sense of humour and silliness.
The result is a very fresh and modern catalogue of environmental
“treehugging” articles, in some way or another
applicable to all ages. This website does exactly what it
intends to do: provide a green lifestyle filter for its audience.
I myself am a religious reader, and to me it has done exactly
that - and I’m sure it has to countless others as well.
For Treehugger, (and to quote) the future is most definitely
green - you can find it there.
Crossroads of Responsible
Citizenship Conference
Presented by CSQ and Marche
2/3, the Crossroads of Responsible Citizenship
Conference is an annual event in Montreal that recognizes
the incredible contribution of youth and adults working to
educate for a better future. The 2006 topic is Walk the Talk,
and is all about sharing the reasons, the ways, and the examples
of how youth can be supported while you develop responsible
citizenship – ecology, pacifism, solidarity and yep,
especially democracy will all be present and talked about.
For more info about the conference, click
here for the brochure, or call 1-888-363-0363.
Stewardship and Conservation
Delegates: Call for Youth Delegates
Are you interested in...
- Meeting and networking with environmentally conscious
Canadians and environmental stewardship/conservation professionals?
- Exploring your career options in the Environmental
Stewardship and Conservation field?
- Being a part of a major National Environmental Stewardship
and Conservation event?
Valuing Nature: Stewardship and Conservation
in Canada 2006, is seeking Youth Delegates between the ages
of 18 -30. (Funding available)
When? July 4th -8th 2006
Where? Pepsi Centre and Sir Wilfred Grenfell
College, Corner Brook, NL
Youth-Specific events include:
- Youth Registration with live entertainment
- Youth Speakers addressing youth and the environment issues
- A Youth day field trip to Gros Morne National Park
- Environmental Stewardship Activities (tree planting, beach
clean-up, etc.)
- Inspirational Speaker Severn-Cullis Suzuki
For more information, check out the website at:
www.stewardship2006.ca
and click on "Youth Component"
or e-mail Corinne Hynes, Youth Coordinator: chynes@wnmf.com
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