This just in from our friends at the Nature Conservancy:
BOSTON, MA — Tired of giving gifts you know people will never
use? This year, skip the shopping and
give gifts that do more than decorate a shelf or hang in a closet. Join The Nature Conservancy and give green!
Not only are green gifts
meaningful and responsible, but you’ll avoid the worst part of the holidays:
Long lines at the shopping mall, endless circles around the parking lot for a
spot, and running out of wrapping paper on Christmas Eve. Green gifts will not only delight and excite,
but they help conserve the lands and waters we love!
Consider breaking the cycle
this year. Below are some ideas for
green gifts:
·
Give education - Sponsor a LEAF intern! Last
summer, The Nature Conservancy partnered with the Boston Green Academy to
provide conservation internships to local students. Six students were selected for paid summer
internships through the national Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future
(LEAF) program and placed in the Berkshires and Martha’s Vineyard. Read about
their experiences.
Through the LEAF program, urban youth gain direct hands-on environmental
stewardship experience, work with mentors and scientists, and a summer immersed
in nature. Your gift of
$60 could pay a LEAF intern’s stipend for a day.
·
Give Experience – Experience gifts are great for
that person who has everything, and they’re a fantastic way to support local
businesses. Experiences like a language
class or a gift certificate to your local yoga studio are gifts that will
continue to give long after the holidays have passed! Have a fellow nature lover on your list this
year? Check out our upcoming
events to find hikes and lectures throughout Massachusetts that
you can attend together!
·
Give a Gift Membership – You
can give a green gift they will love! Delight friends and family and share your
interest for environmental conservation with this perfect gift. Your gift
recipient will receive a year's worth of our quarterly, award-winning Nature
Conservancy magazine and will be able to enjoy your gift all-year long. Learn more about what you get with a
membership.
·
Give a Handmade Gift – Chances are, the gifts your
family members have saved and cherished over the years are the ones you made
yourself as a child. Surprise them by
doing it again! Chose a simple craft,
like cloth napkins or handmade cards, and make one for everyone on your
list. Turning your annual shopping day
to your annual crafting day is not only more personal, it’s also lighter on the
packaging waste that goes along with most gifts. Already into DIY? Share your
ideas with us!
·
Give Conservation – There are many ways to give
conservation through The Nature
Conservancy’s Green Gift Guide. Protect what you care
about most. With the Conservancy’s Adopt
an Acre program, you can conserve lands and waters in East Africa, Brazil,
Australia, Costa Rica, the United States and even coral reefs!
The
Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working
around the world to conserve the lands and waters on which all life
depends. The Conservancy and its more than 1 million members have
protected nearly 120 million acres worldwide. Visit The Nature Conservancy on
the Web at www.nature.org/mass
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