Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
SaveNature.Org & the SF Playhouse
Dear Friends, Partners and Supporters,
The SF Playhouse has offered an exciting fundraising opportunity for SaveNature.Org and our fans! This one night exclusive fundraising offer is for the September 2, 2010, 8:00pm performance of The Fantasticks. For more information about the play, please follow the link:
http://www.sfplayhouse.org/season0910/fantasticks.php
To participate in this exciting fundraising opportunity and help SaveNature.Org, just follow these steps. Simply call the SF Playhouse box office at 415-677-9596, mention you are ordering tickets on behalf of SaveNature.Org and order your $40.00 ticket! The box office is open Monday through Friday from 1pm to 6pm. For each ticket sold under SaveNature.Org's name, we will receive $5 to contribute to our conservation efforts! You get to see a unique take on a classic musical, while helping save the most amazing places on the planet! Your help is always appreciated!
We hope you'll join us in this masterful collaboration of science and art!
What: The Fantasticks
When: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Where: The SF Playhouse, 533 Sutter Street, San Francisco 94102
Cost: $40.00 - - - $5.00 of which is donated back to SaveNature.Org
How to order: Call the SF Playhouse box office, 415-677-9596, during open hours and mention SaveNature.Org to order your ticket
In Other SaveNature.Org News...
Outreach
The school year is fast approaching, and what better way to acquaint your kids with nature than through SaveNature.Org's interactive educational outreach programs!! Go on one of our Edible EdVentures and explore fun facts about food and how our eating choices can help protect the planet or let our amazing arthropod ambassadors from the Insect Discovery Lab help your kids discover the wonders of nature! We are available for classroom visits, birthday parties or tabling events! To make a reservation, call us at 415-648-3392 or go online to http://savenature.org/content/IDL/book
Upcoming Events
Terwilliger Environmental Award
Just a reminder that our director, Norm Gershenz, will be receiving the 2010 Terwilliger Environmental Award from WildCare on September 10th, from 4 to 6pm in San Rafael! We invite everyone to join in congratulating Norman for this astounding achievement! To RSVP, call 415-648-3392 with your name and number of attendees, or you can contact Norm directly. Please RSVP by September 1.
2010 Wildlife Conservation Expo
SaveNature.Org and our Insect Discovery Lab will be present at the 2010 Wildlife Conservation Expo, hosted by Wildlife Conservation Network on Sunday, October 3rd in San Francisco. Follow the link below for more information:
http://www.wildnet.org/events/expo2010.html
Thanks for supporting SaveNature.Org!!
The SF Playhouse has offered an exciting fundraising opportunity for SaveNature.Org and our fans! This one night exclusive fundraising offer is for the September 2, 2010, 8:00pm performance of The Fantasticks. For more information about the play, please follow the link:
http://www.sfplayhouse.org/season0910/fantasticks.php
To participate in this exciting fundraising opportunity and help SaveNature.Org, just follow these steps. Simply call the SF Playhouse box office at 415-677-9596, mention you are ordering tickets on behalf of SaveNature.Org and order your $40.00 ticket! The box office is open Monday through Friday from 1pm to 6pm. For each ticket sold under SaveNature.Org's name, we will receive $5 to contribute to our conservation efforts! You get to see a unique take on a classic musical, while helping save the most amazing places on the planet! Your help is always appreciated!
We hope you'll join us in this masterful collaboration of science and art!
What: The FantasticksWhen: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Where: The SF Playhouse, 533 Sutter Street, San Francisco 94102
Cost: $40.00 - - - $5.00 of which is donated back to SaveNature.Org
How to order: Call the SF Playhouse box office, 415-677-9596, during open hours and mention SaveNature.Org to order your ticket
In Other SaveNature.Org News...
Outreach
The school year is fast approaching, and what better way to acquaint your kids with nature than through SaveNature.Org's interactive educational outreach programs!! Go on one of our Edible EdVentures and explore fun facts about food and how our eating choices can help protect the planet or let our amazing arthropod ambassadors from the Insect Discovery Lab help your kids discover the wonders of nature! We are available for classroom visits, birthday parties or tabling events! To make a reservation, call us at 415-648-3392 or go online to http://savenature.org/content/IDL/book
Upcoming Events
Terwilliger Environmental Award
Just a reminder that our director, Norm Gershenz, will be receiving the 2010 Terwilliger Environmental Award from WildCare on September 10th, from 4 to 6pm in San Rafael! We invite everyone to join in congratulating Norman for this astounding achievement! To RSVP, call 415-648-3392 with your name and number of attendees, or you can contact Norm directly. Please RSVP by September 1.
2010 Wildlife Conservation Expo
SaveNature.Org and our Insect Discovery Lab will be present at the 2010 Wildlife Conservation Expo, hosted by Wildlife Conservation Network on Sunday, October 3rd in San Francisco. Follow the link below for more information:
http://www.wildnet.org/events/expo2010.html
Thanks for supporting SaveNature.Org!!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
2010 Terwilliger Environmental Award Winner
Dear Friends, Partners, Sponsors and Supporters,
We are delighted to announce that our director, Norman Gershenz, has been named the 2010 Terwilliger Environmental Award winner!
Each fall, WildCare (http://www.wildcarebayarea.org) presents the Terwilliger Environmental Award to an individual who has made outstanding efforts to impact Bay Area children and adults through environmental education. Recipients are awarded for their determination and enthusiasm to unite the public with nature in innovative, compelling and exciting ways, while instilling a sense of commitment and responsibility for a more sustainable future.
The award ceremony will be held on the evening of September 10th at the WildCare Terwilliger Center in San Rafael, CA.
About the Award
The award is named for Elizabeth Terwilliger, a Bay Area pioneer in educating children about wildlife and nature. Mrs. Terwilliger believed that if children were given the opportunity to explore nature and make exciting first-hand discoveries, with just the right amount of gentle guidance, they would understand the importance of respecting and protecting the natural world. Mrs. Terwilliger loved to share her enthusiasm for nature, and with some friends, created a nature guide organization to lead groups on field trips through nature sites in Marin County. Her work and legacy live on through the Terwilliger Nature Education Foundation and the minds that she has inspired.
We are delighted to announce that our director, Norman Gershenz, has been named the 2010 Terwilliger Environmental Award winner!
Each fall, WildCare (http://www.wildcarebayarea.org) presents the Terwilliger Environmental Award to an individual who has made outstanding efforts to impact Bay Area children and adults through environmental education. Recipients are awarded for their determination and enthusiasm to unite the public with nature in innovative, compelling and exciting ways, while instilling a sense of commitment and responsibility for a more sustainable future.
The award ceremony will be held on the evening of September 10th at the WildCare Terwilliger Center in San Rafael, CA.
About the Award
The award is named for Elizabeth Terwilliger, a Bay Area pioneer in educating children about wildlife and nature. Mrs. Terwilliger believed that if children were given the opportunity to explore nature and make exciting first-hand discoveries, with just the right amount of gentle guidance, they would understand the importance of respecting and protecting the natural world. Mrs. Terwilliger loved to share her enthusiasm for nature, and with some friends, created a nature guide organization to lead groups on field trips through nature sites in Marin County. Her work and legacy live on through the Terwilliger Nature Education Foundation and the minds that she has inspired.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
A Twist on Mimicry Can Be Scary!
Our Scientific Advisory Board Member, Dr. Dan Janzen, shares his remarkable research on caterpillars in Guanacaste Conservation Area, Costa Rica! Published in this week's NY Times! Click on the link below to read the article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/15/science/15crea.html
Dr. Janzen's research is a testament to the fact that there are still innumerable things to be explored and investigated, and thus protected, within the rain forest!
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/15/science/15crea.html
Dr. Janzen's research is a testament to the fact that there are still innumerable things to be explored and investigated, and thus protected, within the rain forest!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Dear Fans, Partners, Sponsors and Friends,
Summer is fast approaching, and while we're all anxious to indulge in some well-deserved relaxation, conservation work is never done. We want to share SaveNature.Org's latest accomplishments and what we have in store for the summer! We warmly thank each and every one of you for your alliance and continued support! To make a thoughtful contribution for our conservation efforts and to bring our educational outreach programs to underprivileged children and communities, go to http://savenature.org/content/donate/. Your donation helps SaveNature and protects the most dynamic biodiversity on our planet!
*Social Networking and Public Relations*
View from the Bay Appearance
Director, Norm Gershenz, appeared in a television segment on View from the Bay (aired on June 1st) entitled, "Insects and the World Under Your Feet" http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/video?id=7472989 (click to view). Norm shared how to discover local arthropod biodiversity in Golden Gate Park.
Twitter, Facebook, Yelp!
Don't forget to show us your support by becoming one of our followers on Twitter (http://twitter.com/savenatureorg) or by becoming one of our fans on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/SaveNatureorg/5865449586)! Also, if you've seen our Insect Discovery Lab do a presentation or table at an event, do rate and review us on Yelp! (http://www.yelp.com/biz/insect-discovery-lab-san-francisco)! We would appreciate your input!
*Recent Events*
Kids Creek Fest at Fernandez Park, Pinole, CA - May 8, 2010
SaveNature.Org and its Insect Discovery Lab were invited to join the fun at Kids Creek Fest, a free environmental fair and family-friendly event set to entertain and educate children and their families about caring for the earth, wildlife, water and other precious resources.
Adopt An Acre® Deed Presentation - Alvarado Elementary School, San Francisco, CA - May 25, 2010
Director Norm Gershenz made a very special visit to Mrs. Hawkins's first grade class at Alvarado Elementary School in San Francisco. Students had a bake sale and raised $200.00, which they used to adopt 4 acres of habitat in Kunene Region Protected Area, Namibia! SaveNature.Org presented the students with their deed in an on-site ceremony to congratulate them for their successful fundraising and to honor them for being stewards for the environment. Great work, kids!
We would also like to commend a few other schools and students who too have been successful in raising funds for habitat protection:
2010 Third Grade Rainforest Unit at Holy Family School - Norwich, NY
Students used a collection of $227.50 to adopt 1 and 3/4 acres in Guanacaste Conservation Area, Costa Rica!
First Grade, Room 103 at Clarendon Elementary School - SF, CA
Students raised $475.00 to protect 3 3/5 acres of rainforest habitat in Guanacaste Conservation Area, Costa Rica!
First Grade Class of 2009-2010 at Beach Elementary School - Piedmont, CA
Students collected funds independently and were told they could do whatever they wanted to raise funds, as long as they earned the money. That said, they were able to generate a whopping $771.30 to protect 15 1/4 acres in Pantanal National Park, Brazil!
Mrs. Honda's 3rd Grade Class 2010, Manor School - Fairfax, CA
Third Graders at Manor School crafted a Native Bee quilt, sold raffle tickets and were able to adopt 2 acres in Pantanal National Park, Brazil! It's always inspiring to see young people working hard to save the planet!
*Insect Discovery Lab Appearances*
Celsius and Beyond Camp, SF - June 10 to August 26
The Insect Discovery Lab has been invited to be part of Celsius and Beyond's 2010 Summer Camp Session (http://www.celsiusandbeyond.com/camp_summer.html) and will be included in "The 5 Ecosystems of San Francisco" lesson plans. You can still register for camp by clicking on the link! Hope to see you there!
The Shops at Tanforan, San Bruno, June 30 1:00pm
What would make children crowd around and scream for joy in the middle of a mall? A video game? Free ice cream samples? No-- It's got to be The Insect Discovery Lab and our marvelous multi-legged creatures! Join us at the end of the month!
SaveNature.Org's Insect Discovery Lab conducted two outreach presentations at libraries in the Bay Area: Pinole Library on May 12th and Oceanview Branch Library in SF on May 20th. The Insect Lab is slated to appear at the following libraries through the summer:
Western Addition Branch - SF - June 11 @ 2pm
Ingleside Branch - SF - June 17 @ 3pm
Chinatown Branch - SF - June 23 @ 2:30pm
Ortega Branch - SF - July 2 @ 3pm
Potrero Branch - SF - July 10 @ 4pm
North Beach - SF - July 13 @ 11am
Main SF Library - July 24 @ 2pm
*Upcoming Events*
Old Firehouse School Summer Program, Mill Valley, June 4 to August 6
SaveNature.Org and its Insect Lab were invited to participate in the Old Firehouse Summer Program in Mill Valley, by teaching a 45-minute class each week through the summer session. Participating Pre-K students will take part in 9-weeks of Incredible Insect Lesson Plans, exploring, identifying and observing insects and other arthropods. SaveNature.Org is optimistic that this program will be a great success, and plans to develop a camp to offer regularly for summer and after-school sessions.
Career and Technical Education Fair, City College of San Francisco, June 8
This event will be held at City College's Ocean Campus (50 Phelan Ave, SF 94112) and is open to the public. Come see us tabling with our insect friends and let us help you spark an interest in an environmental science career!
Noe Valley Midsummer Celebration at 3950 24th St. SF, June 19
Our partners at Whole Foods Noe Valley invited us to table and join the fun! Special features of the event include live music, hay rides, a petting zoo, face painting and so much more! We are really looking forward to it! Come join in the celebration and show us your support! And remember, SaveNature.Org was chosen as a recipient for Nickels for Non-Profits for the 2nd quarter, so bring your reusable totes and donate to save nature.
**Special Thanks**
We would like to thank a few of our zoo partners who have accomplished great work in spreading our message to save the environment!
Roosevelt Park Zoo in North Dakota has consistently distributed our Adopt An Acre® and Adopt A Reef® brochures to their attendees, helping our message thrive in unexpected places!
El Paso Zoo garnered a sum of $1000.00 from their Conservation Parking Meter in April. These funds will go toward protecting their chosen conservation site of Maya Biosphere Reserve, Guatemala!
Denver Zoo's Conservation Parking Meter collected an impressive $5000.00 to go toward protecting coral reef habitat in Komodo National Park, Indonesia and rainforest habitat in Guanacaste Conservation Area, Costa Rica!
Tautphaus Park Zoo in Idaho is our newest partner to have a Conservation Parking Meter on-site! We look forward to promising results from the meter's placement! Thanks for helping us save nature!
You too can help us Save Nature by making a donation today! Go to http://savenature.org/content/donate/.
Summer is fast approaching, and while we're all anxious to indulge in some well-deserved relaxation, conservation work is never done. We want to share SaveNature.Org's latest accomplishments and what we have in store for the summer! We warmly thank each and every one of you for your alliance and continued support! To make a thoughtful contribution for our conservation efforts and to bring our educational outreach programs to underprivileged children and communities, go to http://savenature.org/content/donate/. Your donation helps SaveNature and protects the most dynamic biodiversity on our planet!
*Social Networking and Public Relations*
View from the Bay Appearance
Director, Norm Gershenz, appeared in a television segment on View from the Bay (aired on June 1st) entitled, "Insects and the World Under Your Feet" http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/video?id=7472989 (click to view). Norm shared how to discover local arthropod biodiversity in Golden Gate Park.
Twitter, Facebook, Yelp!
Don't forget to show us your support by becoming one of our followers on Twitter (http://twitter.com/savenatureorg) or by becoming one of our fans on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/SaveNatureorg/5865449586)! Also, if you've seen our Insect Discovery Lab do a presentation or table at an event, do rate and review us on Yelp! (http://www.yelp.com/biz/insect-discovery-lab-san-francisco)! We would appreciate your input!
*Recent Events*
Kids Creek Fest at Fernandez Park, Pinole, CA - May 8, 2010
SaveNature.Org and its Insect Discovery Lab were invited to join the fun at Kids Creek Fest, a free environmental fair and family-friendly event set to entertain and educate children and their families about caring for the earth, wildlife, water and other precious resources.
Adopt An Acre® Deed Presentation - Alvarado Elementary School, San Francisco, CA - May 25, 2010
Director Norm Gershenz made a very special visit to Mrs. Hawkins's first grade class at Alvarado Elementary School in San Francisco. Students had a bake sale and raised $200.00, which they used to adopt 4 acres of habitat in Kunene Region Protected Area, Namibia! SaveNature.Org presented the students with their deed in an on-site ceremony to congratulate them for their successful fundraising and to honor them for being stewards for the environment. Great work, kids!
We would also like to commend a few other schools and students who too have been successful in raising funds for habitat protection:
2010 Third Grade Rainforest Unit at Holy Family School - Norwich, NY
Students used a collection of $227.50 to adopt 1 and 3/4 acres in Guanacaste Conservation Area, Costa Rica!
First Grade, Room 103 at Clarendon Elementary School - SF, CA
Students raised $475.00 to protect 3 3/5 acres of rainforest habitat in Guanacaste Conservation Area, Costa Rica!
First Grade Class of 2009-2010 at Beach Elementary School - Piedmont, CA
Students collected funds independently and were told they could do whatever they wanted to raise funds, as long as they earned the money. That said, they were able to generate a whopping $771.30 to protect 15 1/4 acres in Pantanal National Park, Brazil!
Mrs. Honda's 3rd Grade Class 2010, Manor School - Fairfax, CA
Third Graders at Manor School crafted a Native Bee quilt, sold raffle tickets and were able to adopt 2 acres in Pantanal National Park, Brazil! It's always inspiring to see young people working hard to save the planet!
*Insect Discovery Lab Appearances*
Celsius and Beyond Camp, SF - June 10 to August 26
The Insect Discovery Lab has been invited to be part of Celsius and Beyond's 2010 Summer Camp Session (http://www.celsiusandbeyond.com/camp_summer.html) and will be included in "The 5 Ecosystems of San Francisco" lesson plans. You can still register for camp by clicking on the link! Hope to see you there!
The Shops at Tanforan, San Bruno, June 30 1:00pm
What would make children crowd around and scream for joy in the middle of a mall? A video game? Free ice cream samples? No-- It's got to be The Insect Discovery Lab and our marvelous multi-legged creatures! Join us at the end of the month!
SaveNature.Org's Insect Discovery Lab conducted two outreach presentations at libraries in the Bay Area: Pinole Library on May 12th and Oceanview Branch Library in SF on May 20th. The Insect Lab is slated to appear at the following libraries through the summer:
Western Addition Branch - SF - June 11 @ 2pm
Ingleside Branch - SF - June 17 @ 3pm
Chinatown Branch - SF - June 23 @ 2:30pm
Ortega Branch - SF - July 2 @ 3pm
Potrero Branch - SF - July 10 @ 4pm
North Beach - SF - July 13 @ 11am
Main SF Library - July 24 @ 2pm
*Upcoming Events*
Old Firehouse School Summer Program, Mill Valley, June 4 to August 6
SaveNature.Org and its Insect Lab were invited to participate in the Old Firehouse Summer Program in Mill Valley, by teaching a 45-minute class each week through the summer session. Participating Pre-K students will take part in 9-weeks of Incredible Insect Lesson Plans, exploring, identifying and observing insects and other arthropods. SaveNature.Org is optimistic that this program will be a great success, and plans to develop a camp to offer regularly for summer and after-school sessions.
Career and Technical Education Fair, City College of San Francisco, June 8
This event will be held at City College's Ocean Campus (50 Phelan Ave, SF 94112) and is open to the public. Come see us tabling with our insect friends and let us help you spark an interest in an environmental science career!
Noe Valley Midsummer Celebration at 3950 24th St. SF, June 19
Our partners at Whole Foods Noe Valley invited us to table and join the fun! Special features of the event include live music, hay rides, a petting zoo, face painting and so much more! We are really looking forward to it! Come join in the celebration and show us your support! And remember, SaveNature.Org was chosen as a recipient for Nickels for Non-Profits for the 2nd quarter, so bring your reusable totes and donate to save nature.
**Special Thanks**
We would like to thank a few of our zoo partners who have accomplished great work in spreading our message to save the environment!
Roosevelt Park Zoo in North Dakota has consistently distributed our Adopt An Acre® and Adopt A Reef® brochures to their attendees, helping our message thrive in unexpected places!
El Paso Zoo garnered a sum of $1000.00 from their Conservation Parking Meter in April. These funds will go toward protecting their chosen conservation site of Maya Biosphere Reserve, Guatemala!
Denver Zoo's Conservation Parking Meter collected an impressive $5000.00 to go toward protecting coral reef habitat in Komodo National Park, Indonesia and rainforest habitat in Guanacaste Conservation Area, Costa Rica!
Tautphaus Park Zoo in Idaho is our newest partner to have a Conservation Parking Meter on-site! We look forward to promising results from the meter's placement! Thanks for helping us save nature!
You too can help us Save Nature by making a donation today! Go to http://savenature.org/content/donate/.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Appearance on View from the Bay!
Recently, our knowledgeable Director, Norm Gershenz, took View from the Bay on a stroll through Golden Gate Park to seek out some natural wonders crawling right under our feet! Click below to watch the video:
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/video?id=7472989
More updates soon to come...
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/video?id=7472989
More updates soon to come...
Thursday, April 29, 2010
SaveNature.Org Updates!
Dear Fans, Partners and Sponsors,
Earth Day reminds us all that the smallest actions can largely impact the planet, for good or for worse. SaveNature.Org is working hard to do its part to advocate protection for the planet and its threatened ecosystems... and we are making some serious headway! Here you will learn about our newest efforts for global conservation and the success of SaveNature.Org. We deeply thank you for your interest, alliance and support! To make a friendly donation in support of our conservation efforts and to bring our educational programs to underserved children and communities go to http://www.savenature.org/. Your donation helps SaveNature and protects the most awe-inspiring animals, plants and ecosystems on Earth!
*Recent Events*
16th Annual Bowl-the-Planet Pledge Event & Silent Auction - March 13, 2010
Our annual fundraiser was a smashing success! We managed to raise more than $20,000 and created promising partnerships with IPath (http://web.ipath.com/), Kohl's A-Team Volunteers (http://www.kohlscorporation.com/communityrelations/Community04.htm), and phenomenal artist, Lucy Arnold (http://www.lucyarnold.com/).
Special thanks to all of our sponsors, donors and attendees! A special thanks also goes to board member Jim Owen, who coordinated a Satellite Bowl-the-Planet event in Colorado!
*Recent Tabling Events*
National Science Teachers Association Convention - Philadelphia, PA - March 18-20, 2010
San Francisco Green Festival - Insect Discovery Lab @ the Green Kids Zone - April 10, 2010
West County Earth Day - Richmond, CA - April 17, 2010
Bug Day - Randall Museum, SF - April 17, 2010
Disney's OCEANS, Advanced Screening - SF Metreon - April 20, 2010
*Donation Opportunities*
Cole Hardware Community Partnership Program
A little name-dropping goes a long way! Simply mention that you are a friend of SaveNature.Org when checking out at any Cole Hardware store and a friendly donation transaction is posted to our account! At the end of the year, we will receive a gift card in the amount of 10% of all purchases posted to the SaveNature.Org account, so let all of your handy-man and handy-lady fix-it friends know how that they can help, too. Donating has never been easier! http://www.colehardware.com/comm.htm
Whole Foods Market, Noe Valley - Nickels for Non-Profits April-June 2010
This quarter, SaveNature.Org has been chosen as a recipient for Nickels for Non-Profits. Bring your reusable grocery bag to shop at Whole Foods Market on 24th Street in Noe Valley (3950 24th Street, between Sanchez St. & Noe St.) and donate your bag credit to SaveNature.Org! We are also listed on their community giving page. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/noevalley/community-giving.php
*Social Networking and Public Relations*
Twitter http://twitter.com/SaveNatureOrg
Follow us on Twitter & get the latest SaveNature.Org updates!
1% For the Planet http://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/en/search/nonprofits_profile_page.php?id=1729
From the 1%FTP website: Since 2002, 1% for the Planet has inspired members of the business community to contribute 1% of sales to environmental groups around the world. In return, this growing alliance of companies is given the opportunity not only to see their self-worth rise, but their net worth climb as well.
Edutopia http://www.edutopia.org/go-green/saving-nature-action-plan
The George Lucas Educational Foundation - Go Green Database
National Lab Day http://my.nationallabday.org/SaveNatureOrg
Nationwide initiative to build local communities of support that will foster ongoing collaborations among volunteers, students and educators.
*Upcoming Events*
SaveNature.Org's Insect Discovery Lab will be presenting at the following libraries throughout the 2010 summer. Space is limited so reserve your spot at the following libraries now! Call us @ 415/648-3392 for more information!
Pinole Library - May 12 @ 7pm
Oceanview Branch Library - SF- May 20 @ 4pm
Western Addition Branch - SF - June 11 @ 2pm
Ingleside Branch - SF - June 17 @ 3pm
Chinatown Branch - SF - June 23 @ 2:30pm
Ortega Branch - SF - July 2 @ 3pm
Potrero Branch - SF - July 10 @ 4pm
North Beach - SF - July 13 @ 11am
Main SF Library - July 24 @ 2pm
Earth Day reminds us all that the smallest actions can largely impact the planet, for good or for worse. SaveNature.Org is working hard to do its part to advocate protection for the planet and its threatened ecosystems... and we are making some serious headway! Here you will learn about our newest efforts for global conservation and the success of SaveNature.Org. We deeply thank you for your interest, alliance and support! To make a friendly donation in support of our conservation efforts and to bring our educational programs to underserved children and communities go to http://www.savenature.org/. Your donation helps SaveNature and protects the most awe-inspiring animals, plants and ecosystems on Earth!
*Recent Events*
16th Annual Bowl-the-Planet Pledge Event & Silent Auction - March 13, 2010
Our annual fundraiser was a smashing success! We managed to raise more than $20,000 and created promising partnerships with IPath (http://web.ipath.com/), Kohl's A-Team Volunteers (http://www.kohlscorporation.com/communityrelations/Community04.htm), and phenomenal artist, Lucy Arnold (http://www.lucyarnold.com/).
Special thanks to all of our sponsors, donors and attendees! A special thanks also goes to board member Jim Owen, who coordinated a Satellite Bowl-the-Planet event in Colorado!
*Recent Tabling Events*
National Science Teachers Association Convention - Philadelphia, PA - March 18-20, 2010
San Francisco Green Festival - Insect Discovery Lab @ the Green Kids Zone - April 10, 2010
West County Earth Day - Richmond, CA - April 17, 2010
Bug Day - Randall Museum, SF - April 17, 2010
Disney's OCEANS, Advanced Screening - SF Metreon - April 20, 2010
*Donation Opportunities*
Cole Hardware Community Partnership Program
A little name-dropping goes a long way! Simply mention that you are a friend of SaveNature.Org when checking out at any Cole Hardware store and a friendly donation transaction is posted to our account! At the end of the year, we will receive a gift card in the amount of 10% of all purchases posted to the SaveNature.Org account, so let all of your handy-man and handy-lady fix-it friends know how that they can help, too. Donating has never been easier! http://www.colehardware.com/comm.htm
Whole Foods Market, Noe Valley - Nickels for Non-Profits April-June 2010
This quarter, SaveNature.Org has been chosen as a recipient for Nickels for Non-Profits. Bring your reusable grocery bag to shop at Whole Foods Market on 24th Street in Noe Valley (3950 24th Street, between Sanchez St. & Noe St.) and donate your bag credit to SaveNature.Org! We are also listed on their community giving page. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/noevalley/community-giving.php
*Social Networking and Public Relations*
Twitter http://twitter.com/SaveNatureOrg
Follow us on Twitter & get the latest SaveNature.Org updates!
1% For the Planet http://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/en/search/nonprofits_profile_page.php?id=1729
From the 1%FTP website: Since 2002, 1% for the Planet has inspired members of the business community to contribute 1% of sales to environmental groups around the world. In return, this growing alliance of companies is given the opportunity not only to see their self-worth rise, but their net worth climb as well.
Edutopia http://www.edutopia.org/go-green/saving-nature-action-plan
The George Lucas Educational Foundation - Go Green Database
National Lab Day http://my.nationallabday.org/SaveNatureOrg
Nationwide initiative to build local communities of support that will foster ongoing collaborations among volunteers, students and educators.
*Upcoming Events*
SaveNature.Org's Insect Discovery Lab will be presenting at the following libraries throughout the 2010 summer. Space is limited so reserve your spot at the following libraries now! Call us @ 415/648-3392 for more information!
Pinole Library - May 12 @ 7pm
Oceanview Branch Library - SF- May 20 @ 4pm
Western Addition Branch - SF - June 11 @ 2pm
Ingleside Branch - SF - June 17 @ 3pm
Chinatown Branch - SF - June 23 @ 2:30pm
Ortega Branch - SF - July 2 @ 3pm
Potrero Branch - SF - July 10 @ 4pm
North Beach - SF - July 13 @ 11am
Main SF Library - July 24 @ 2pm
Monday, April 5, 2010
New News about SaveNature.Org!
We recently launched our newly revamped website http://www.savenature.org/ and invite you to check out all of our brand new site features!
In addition, feel free to follow us on our brand new Twitter account http://twitter.com/SaveNatureOrg and on our Facebook Fan page http://www.facebook.com/pages/SaveNatureorg/5865449586?v=info!
If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area, we would really appreciate your support in this quarter's Nickels for Non-Profits program through the Whole Foods Market on 24th Street in Noe Valley! Bring a reusable grocery bag to do your shopping and donate your 5-cent bag credit to SaveNature.Org! Your help means the wild world to us! Thanks for your help!
More updates soon to come...!
In addition, feel free to follow us on our brand new Twitter account http://twitter.com/SaveNatureOrg and on our Facebook Fan page http://www.facebook.com/pages/SaveNatureorg/5865449586?v=info!
If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area, we would really appreciate your support in this quarter's Nickels for Non-Profits program through the Whole Foods Market on 24th Street in Noe Valley! Bring a reusable grocery bag to do your shopping and donate your 5-cent bag credit to SaveNature.Org! Your help means the wild world to us! Thanks for your help!
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