In 2004, Dr. Wangari Maathai became the first African woman and the first environmentalist to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Her project is the Green Belt Movement, one of the most prominent women’s civil society organizations advocating for human rights and supporting good governance and peaceful democratic change through the protection of the environment.
The Prospect Park Volunteer Corps, an internationally recognized volunteer program based in Brooklyn, N.Y., offers New York City residents and visitors many exciting ways to help in one of the world’s most beautiful parks.
Looking for a fun, eco-friendly way to escape the city this summer? How does delving into the wilderness of Montana while preserving the landscape sound?
For those of you looking to do a little volunteering down south, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center offers many opportunities to work toward the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants and landscapes.
With the kids at home until September, summer provides the perfect opportunity to engage them in eco-friendly projects that are both fun and educational!
By Allyson Koerner If you’re someone looking to get more involved with the environment, you’re in luck. We put together a list of some great ways to become an eco-participant. There is no right or wrong way, so choose from the few suggestions we’ve provided below. Hopefully, this list will guide you in the green [...]
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