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Wolf Camp: Kid's Day Camps

Wolf Camp presents; Kids Day Camps!

Day Camp Week of August 2-6, 2010 at Clark's Creek Park in Puyallup with Van Transportation from: • Issaquah-Maple Valley-Covington-Auburn • Gig Harbor-University Place-Tacoma-Fife •...   More...   (0 Comments)

Cooperative Adult and Kid Wilderness Survival Classes

Weekly classes will be held every Thursday from 4pm - 9pm at our Home Campus, 1026 14th St. SW in Puyallup

Our class for kids and youth runs from 4pm - 6pm and is designed to teach one of our Earth Skills Topics each week. In...   More...   (0 Comments)

Wolf Camp: Kid's Day Camps

Wolf Camp presents; Kids Day Camps!

Day Camp Week of July 19-23, 2010 at Edgewater Park in Mt. Vernon with Van Transportation from: • Marysville-Arlington-Stanwood • Lynden-Ferndale-Bellingham/Fairhaven • Deming-Bellingham/Sunset-Alger/Bow

Parent...   More...   (0 Comments)

Wolf Camp; Kid's Day Camps

Wolf Camp presents; Kids Day Camps!

Parent and child can choose one of four themes based on their interests.

Future Survivors Fun: Campers will learn and demonstrate basic survival skills and practice emergency...   More...   (0 Comments)


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Earn money for a great cause without giving away a single penny.

Escrip is a great way to support EarthCorps (www.earthcorps.org) and the planet!

By using your credit/debit card or grocery card at the stores where you already shop – like Safeway, Whole Foods Market, Sierra Trading Post, Nordstrom, Barnes & Noble and eBay – you can earn hundreds of dollars in donations for EarthCorps at no cost to you. It’s your way of telling retailers where you’d like their donations to go. Sign up or shop at www.escrip.com.

I've been doing this for years and enjoying so because once I've signed up, I don't need to do anything else.  I do not receive email solictitations, but I can go online to see how much money has gone to support EarthCorps. 

Energy efficiency makes sense, but a little competition with our neighbors seems to motivate change more than cost savings.

A recent article in Scientific American states that "Energy efficiency seems to make rational economic sense—the less energy used, the more money saved. Yet, in the real world it's actually competition with neighbors rather than cost savings that can drive people to turn down their thermostats, install insulation or simply switch off the lights when they leave a room."

Click here- http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=overconsumption-consume... - to learn more. 

Enivronmental Eduation Association of Washington (EEAW) launches new website

EEAW launched a new webiste (http://e3washington.org/) today.  One goal of the website is to link together the many organizations and individuals throughout our state working on environmental education.  Check out the website to learn more. 
 
"By linking education, the environment and the economy, you’re helping to encourage sustainable communities, which will enhance Washington’s quality of life and our reputation in the global economy.” –Governor Chris Gregoire, Chairman Billy Frank Jr. and Bill Ruckelshaus

 

Which invasive plant can break through concrete?

Invasive plants and animals can cause massive environmental devastation. The best solution is simply not to introduce invasive species.  I for one would be happy if Norway rats and English ivy were never introduced to Seattle.  Both are invasive and cause major problems. 

Have you ever heard of Japanese knotweed?  Japanese knotweed is an incredibly persistent invasive plant that causes tremendous environmental damage.  Japanese knotweed is not only a problem in Seattle, but also in the UK where banks are refusing mortgages on properties where knotweed is present.  Just as knotweed wreaks havoc on the natural environment, lenders have observed that it can be equally damaging to homes.  Japanese knotweed is apparently capably of pushing through concrete and causing serious damage to homes. 

Washington Considers Clean Water Legislation

The Washington State Legislature is going into overtime.  They're dealing with a challenging budget situation and also with legislation referred to as the Clean Water Act of 2010 (HB 3181/ SB 6851).  Click here-http://environmentalpriorities.org/working-for-clean-water  - to learn more. 

April is Earth Month- make sure to do your part!

Back in 2004, EarthCorps expanded the concept of Earth Day (April 22) to an entire month (Earth Month) because 'one day is not enough.'  Truthfully, we think every day should be Earth Day.  It's not quite April, but you can start taking action now.  Sign up to help restore a local forest near you for Earth Month. To learn when and where events are being held and to sign up online, click here:

http://www.earthcorps.org/volunteer.php