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Environmental Federation of New England
E-mail Newsletter
The latest news and events from New England's
top environmental organizations.
VOLUME I, Issue 1
http://www.GreenForNewEngland.org
MAY 10, 2000
In this issue:
1 - Mother's Day Breakfast and Nature Walk
2 - Connecticut Trails Day
3 - Become A River Advocate
4 - Sustainability in Rhode Island
5 - Earth Night 2000
6 - R2K Conference & Exposition
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1 - Mother's Day Breakfast and Nature Walk
Still not sure what to do for Mother's Day? Well, a little fresh air makes a great
gift. On Sunday, May 14, join the Massachusetts Audubon Society at its Moose Hill
Sanctuary in Sharon, MA, for hour-long guided tours beginning at 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 AM.
Follow that up with a pancake breakfast with Moose Hill's very own maple syrup. For
more info call 781-784-5691 or visit www.massaudubon.org
for directions.
2 - Connecticut Trails Day
Did you know that there are over 700 miles of hiking trails in the Connecticut's
Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail system? If you didn't, June 3rd, Connecticut Trails Day, is
your chance to get to know them. Equestrian rides, interpretive walks, hikes, and
trail maintenance are some of the activities that you'll find scattered about the four
corners of the state. For more info contact the Connecticut Forest & Park
Association at 860-346-TREE or visit www.ctwoodlands.org.
3 - Become a River Advocate
If you have seen the rivers in your local community succumb to shoreline development
and pollution, now is your chance to do something about it. Sign up for the
Appalachian Mountain Club's Third Annual River Conservation Leadership School.
You'll learn about current issues in river conservation and get a basic understanding of
watershed science through classroom discussion, role-playing, and on-the-water
training. For more info contact Peter Donahue at 617-523-0655 or visit www.outdoors.org.
4 - Sustainability in Rhode Island
A meeting of the minds took place at the Rhode Island Sustainability Conference 2000
last month at Johnson & Wales University. Workshops were presented on
agriculture, source water protection, economic development, urban revitalization, and
sustainable communities. Greg Watson, of the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Fund and
Board Member of the Environmental Federation of New England, delivered the keynote
address. For a complete breakdown of the conference co-hosted by Clean Water Action,
visit www.cleanwateraction.org
or call them at 401-331-6972.
5 - Earth Night 2000
Do you have any interest in spending a week in the Amazon Rain Forest? What
about taking a trip with 19 of your friends on a high-speed catamaran? Or, maybe
playing a round of golf with US Senator John Kerry is your idea of fun? Bid on these
auction items and many more at the Environmental League of Massachusetts' Earth Night 2000
celebration on May 20 from 7-11 PM at the Federal Courthouse in Boston. For more
info contact Jeremy Marin at 617-742-8822 or visit www.EarthNight.org.
6 - R2K Conference & Exposition
Are you curious to see what the future holds for bottle redemptions? See what
experts have to say at the Northeast Resource Recovery Association's 19th Annual R2K
Conference & Exposition on June 12, 13, and 14. This three-day session in
Burlington, VT, features workshops on solid waste recycling, programs, careers, and
materials, as well as a "Buy Recycled Emporium" and environmental exhibitors.
Plus, you won't want to miss the Skid Steer Rodeo…a must for those who like to
put the pedal to the metal. For more info contact NRRA at 603-224-6996 or visit www.homestead.nrra.com.
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