Please join in Earth Day celebrations by planting a seed, seedling or tree on Earth Day Wed April 22. robyn.wood@foe.org.au
An international Facebook event page has been set up.
“PLEDGE TO PLANT – EARTH DAY, APRIL 22, 2015”
Be a part of the biggest grass-root effort in history by planting a seed/tree as a “give back” to Earth.
It’s an old Native American tradition that when you take something from the Earth, you must put something back. Earth Day 2015 will be a global “give back to Earth” event, as an “offering” for all the planet gives us. Our goal is to plant one billion seeds/trees. Please plant something that is organic, perennial and suitable to the growing conditions in your area. If the temperature is not conducive to planting on April 22nd, please start growing a plant indoors or commit to planting your tree once the outdoor temperature is warm enough. If you live in an apartment, please plant something in a container or donate a tree to a garden in your area. Please nurture your plantings, like children, until they can sustain themselves on their own.
It is important to keep a certain portion of the planet covered with forests as it is essential for regulating the distribution of rain and snow over the surface, thus, controlling the climate. Every tree planted will assist in stabilizing the climate and provide habitat for various species.
PLEDGE TO PLANT: Link: http://forestnation.com/earth-day-tree-planting/
We need your assistance in contacting local organizations, business establishments, schools/universities in your area to get them involved. There is a group page on Facebook for the planning of the event. Feel free to join and offer whatever assistance you can. Everyone is welcome…All ideas are welcome. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1039631319395983/
We can no longer wait for something outside of us to create change. WE ARE IT.
For the Butterflies, some planting suggestions: milkweed, honeysuckle, aster
For the Bees, some planting suggestions: dandelion, lavender, ox-eye daisy, snapdragon, nasturtium, sunflower, yarrow, wild lilac, echinacea, hosta, zinnias
HOSTED BY: Earth Day Network, Forest Nation, The Master Shift, and The White Feather Foundation
Please contact these organizations for information on tree planting in your area, to purchase trees/seeds, or perhaps to make a donation. Or…just purchase from your local garden center. 🙂
RESOURCES:
ForestNation.com (info@forestnation.com)
Earthday.org (info@earthday.org)
ArchangelAncientTreeArchive.org (education@arctrees.org)
MillionTreesNYC.org (info@milliontreesnyc.org)
TreeFoundation.org (info@treefoundation.org)
SayTrees. org (info@saytrees. org)
Volunteer for the AVM One Million Tree Initiative for Haiti (http://muci.asso.ht/)
http://treelings.ca/ (info@treelings.ca)
treesisters.org/ (info@treesisters.org)
betterglobeforestry.com/ (info@betterglobeforestry.com)
http://www.irishseedsavers.ie/ (info@irishseedsavers.ie)
growtherainbow.com/ (chris@growtherainbow.com)
oikostreecrops.com (oikostreecrops@gmail.com)
CONTRIBUTORS:
Organizations: Archangel Ancient Tree Archive, 2 Let it Bee Project, Illinois State Beekeepers Guild, Tree Foundation, Chiwara Permaculture Research & Education, Eco Village Development Foundation, Thinker Boat Expedition, Changing Hands, Say Trees, What Would Love Do Foundation, LIBERAMA. org, The Omega Institute, CELT – Centre for Environmental Living and Training, Growing Up Africa, Circle Squared Foundation, Food is Free Project, Promosaico, Pure Union, AG-Moos, International Blue Cross & Crescent Society(Asia), Afghan Elites and Women Scientific and Vocational Association, Let’s Do It Romania, VZKG, Share’n’Care, Projects Abroad, Elite Care Sylvan Park in Vancouver Washington, Russian Riverkeeper, Children’s Discovery Center in Austin Texas, The Monterey Bay Holistic Alliance, Dogwood Alliance, Hortus Alkmaar Netherlands, Association of cyclists “Kotur” Vinkovci, The Green Haven Project, The Conservation Council of Ontario, Transition US, Institute of HeartMath, Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature, Dovje-Mojstrana: Zelena prihodnost, Seneca Nation Health System, Projects Abroad, May Project Gardens, the pine project, 10,000 HOURS, LAPAS, Lower Eastside Girls Club, Nezavisno doma?instvo, Regenerative Roots Association, New Voices Pittsburgh, FREEFARMERS-SA
Universities/Schools: University of Michigan Permaculture Design Team, University of Belize, Kuwait English School, “L.V.L.G”groupe (Les Volontaires du Lycée de Grombalia) a groupe of volunteers of the secondary school in Grombalia,Tunisia, International Student Association Romania, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Victoria College Environmental Club, Holy Redeemer Catholic School, ??????????Minnano Eigo School”, Columbia Law School, Woodbrook Secondary School, Club Genpro Higher Institute of Technological Studies. ISET ZAGHOUAN.Tunisia, WAZIR JEHAN GOVT GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL, Glastonbury Forest school
Businesses: Miracle Studio 369 Events, Inspire Gym Kuwait, Peru Cycling, PlanetPals, Starwood Hotels, Chasing Ice LLC, House of Development, Yves Rocher Kuwait, Omppu Tonttu Organic Farm, Terra Frutis, Red Mandala Jewellery, Sequoia Design, Sorbet Cosmetics, Green Magz, Pacha’s Pajamas, Kulturzentrum Schmelze Cultural Center (Germany), EPD Consultants, Eyedeal Media, Leanne’s House & Pet Sitting, RA Lifestyle Management, Massage in Cornwall, Permaculture Magazine, NOBEL Pots & Pavers, The Fairies Pyjamas, Yoga in Tinos, Farmer Brown Organics, The Wellness Path, ArbOriginal Limited, Gail’s Garden, Tourist Board Sisak, Croatia
Clubs/Groups: Sunshine Centre Gardening and Nature Club, KWELA VINTAGE CREATIVES
Facebook Groups: Julian Lennon, Tao & Zen, Higher Perspective, Expanded Consciousness, The Age of Enlightenment, Sini Mini Movement, 1pathtopeace, Law of Attraction Networks .com, Mte das Uvas – IF ImagineWorldFestival, Altologi Skolen, Cosmic Oneness, Psychedelic Adventure, Soul Quest, Ciudadanos del Mundo, Peace Passages, Department of Sunshine and Rainbows, Cortina Verde.ONG, SPIRAL-CHANNELS Support Association (SCSA), Charlotte Shamanic Way, Worldwide Women’s Support Circle, Tree of Hope, Give A Shit About Nature, Enlightened Muttakin, Please Pick Project, iRiE, Sheila Burke, Be the change you want to see in the world, Permaculture Pathways, Living in Tune, Pakistan World Peace Daily, Za zdravu opštinu Stara Pazova, REFRI?EZ, Earth’s Treasures, Sustainability for Gaea (Mother Earth), Harmony Healing for Animals, Holistic Pawz, MRGwordgirl, Right from the Rooms, Planet earth fest – PEF, Neezer’s Niche, United Earth, Ripple Kindness Project, Old Growth Forest Network, Well Cared 4 Body, Inc., Positive Thinking, Positive posts, The Girl God, Precious World, Simple Reminders, Alternative Medicine for Everyone, Tree Party Movement, Motivated by Nature, The Culture of Awareness, Creative Permaculture, Fractal Enlightenment, Peace Flash, At Your Service, The Green Central Castle of Enchantment, Spirituality Fountain, The Resilience Hub & Portland Maine Permaculture, Unify, UPLIFT
*If any group/organization or business would like to be a part, please send an email to info@themastershift.com and we will gladly add your name to the list.