Coastal Cleanup Day
September 17, 2009 by La Mama Naturale'
Filed under Updates
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A friendly reminder that you have one more day to register and be part of the action!
September 19th, 2009 is the
24th annual International Coastal Cleanup Day…
“Last year’s Cleanup, nearly 400,000 volunteers collected more than 6.8 million pounds of trash in 100 countries and 42 US states — the largest volunteer effort of its kind.
The Cleanup is crucial in determining the impact ocean trash has on wildlife and how it correlates with global warming. Each year the report is compelling:
Of the 43 items tracked during the Cleanup, the top three items of trash found in 2008 were cigarette butts, plastic bags, and food wrappers/containers.
Get out there if you can this year and help. Be part of the largest volunteer effort…
There is a possibility that we may be attending the event in Ventura…but it’s not set in stone. If you can’t get involved this year, remember that it falls on the 3rd Saturday of each September!!
Will definitely keep you posted. Have a great weekend! 
Will YOU be volunteering to cleanup?
A Little Goes A Long Way!
September 16, 2009 by La Mama Naturale'
Filed under Green Moms Carnival
People often wonder how I keep up with my green ideals and with trying to live simply. The idea of going out of my way to toss a CFL into my e-waste box or tearing out my front lawn because of a water shortage may seem inconceivable to some. For me, each small step is hopefully creating a bigger action. In my efforts to reduce waste, shop secondhand and refuse plastic it all has a root cause. The root cause, obviously being this precious planet.
It’s hard to realize just how important it is to conserve resources when we live in a country that constantly consumes, creates and tosses away. The impact we have on this environment and how it affects us is often overlooked. The notion of having a lighter footstep is sometimes just that a “notion” rather than an action. How do we continue to share the beauty of nature for generations to come? I certainly want to my boys to show their children the light through the trees as I tried to capture above. The thought that they could even be the same ones is amazing to think about! Through conservation we can continue to enjoy and explore the many benefits nature has to offer…
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New ECP Read!
August 12, 2009 by La Mama Naturale'
Filed under Eco Child's Play
NWF’s Children’s Magazine: Wild Animal Baby!
Outdoor Etiquette: “Lend a Hand. Care for the Land!”
New ECP Reads!
August 9, 2009 by La Mama Naturale'
Filed under ECP, Updates
A quick update to let you know I have a few new posts up at Eco Childs Play!
- 5 Natural Ways to Cure a Plugged Duct
- Today is Smokey Bear’s 65th birthday…
- At Home In The Water
Hope you’re all enjoying your weekend. Happy reading!
Who Ya Gonna Follow? @FollowNathan!!
June 5, 2009 by La Mama Naturale'
Filed under FollowNathan, Greenopolis, Nathan Winters, The Nature Conservancy, conservation, environment
With all your favorite television programs gone for the summer…
Why not get interested in one man’s journey to bike for the planet!
On May 10, 2009, Nathan Winters started his journey in Maine to cycle across the nation this summer in an effort to raise awareness for land and nature conservation. Greenopolis has sponsored his “recycling” journey and they are also keeping track of his progress. Nathan has chosen to raise funds for The Nature Conservancy and so far has raised 3% of his expected goal. Nathan has made stops along the way spotlighting recycling, reuse, conservation and all the ways everyday folks across North America are transforming waste to resources in their own unique ways. You can view some of the videos he’s recorded with local folks at Greenopolis.
What inspired you to start follownathan.org/ this journey?
There was no moment of specific inspiration. It’s simply been a dream of mine to ride my bike across America and experience all the wonderful things this country has to offer. I wanted to take the opportunity to give back to my planet.
What is your personal goal and how much do you plan to raise?
My fundraising goal is to raise $50,000 for the Nature Conservancy by the end of 2009. Essentially, I would like to see 5,000 people donate $10 through my firstgiving.com/follownathan website. My personal goal is to meet and speak with people who make an impact in their local and global communities and who care about the preservation of our natural habitats.
Why is living sustainably important to you? AND Why should it be important to others?
It’s important that we act together to conserve and to protect the one planet that we all share. I feel it is essential that each individual plays his/her part in the sustainability movement. We each have a chance to impact the environment in both positive and negative ways, and living sustainably means choosing to have a positive impact. We all need to be accountable for how our decisions and our actions play a part in sustaining this one planet on which we all live.
Besides donating money, how can we help?
Spread the word! Tell others about my journey, send them to my website, offer me words of encouragement or advice for my travels via my social networking sites.
You’ve been riding a few weeks now; what have you learned so far?
As you can imagine, thus far on this journey, I have met some incredible people and have been a part of some amazing experiences. But, without a doubt, the most incredible learning experience up until this point has been the rapid personal growth that I have witnessed within myself as I pedal along. Each place I visit and each person I meet, I take something from those experiences and translate that into something I would like to see in myself. I have also learned that with the power of community, anything can be accomplished. When people work together, there are no limits to what they can do. In addition to that, I’ve been able to accomplish some wonderful things physically, things I never thought I’d be able to do. For example, pedaling my bike uphill in the rain, carrying 70 lbs of extra weight, reminded me of my ability to tackle any obstacles in my way and has given me a wonderful sense of accomplishment as well as drive to continue growing and pushing myself on this journey.
