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     So this is my first post on T4PL, and I was trying to think of something awesome to write about for my first post. Then I realized that I don't have anything mind-blowing to share at the moment and am therefore going to talk about Frogwatch USA and how you can get involved. FrogWatch is new and exiting program sponsored by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. It just started up a new chapter in my area and the first meeting was held last Saturday. I will try to…

Last year Eco-conscious high school students from across Canada were challenged to submit a video outlining an environmental issue in their community. In June 2010, four schools were awarded funds to help implement eco-friendly initiatives and green their school.

The second annual ECO Action! Video Contest is now open to students from grades 9-12 and will be awarding $2,000 to the winning teams. This national contest is designed to get students thinking about…

If you're a high school student with a creative idea for conserving and protecting wildlife, Planet Connect is offering grants of $1,000 to implement projects and participate in a local internship focused on wildlife conservation or natural resources.

Click here for more…

Hey,

I'm at a library thinking about what you ask well i think ill tell you how many of you want to make a difference??? well so do I. BUT i have to make a choice first

1) Stick with doing this little by little

2) making a quilt for the homeless

3) doing all of the above...Thats what i thought

so i will be coming on more frequently AND my website animals1745.shutterfly.com sorry bout that so leave a few (or more) comments and i will hope to…

• Turn off the lights when you leave a room.

• Use both sides of a sheet of paper.

• Use a cloth shopping bag and save the paper and plastic use for disposable bags.…

Students and teachers have loved learning about global sustainability with Green Living Project. We have some amazing stories to share! Our latest presentation, "Sustainability: Central America to Maine" features marine wildlife conservation (turtles), adventure eco-lodges, voluntourism and more.

Check out the photo below of a baby sea turtle protected by the Leatherback Trust in Costa Rica. It's great not only seeing this conservation work, but also being able to visit…

I have to post-pone the iSave Haiti (that sounds like an episode of iCarly) fundrasier to next summer, because of money and school coming up. My mom doesnt want me worrying about it because its so close to the new school year.

I went to my room and CRIED. DO YOU HEAR ME PEOPLE! i FREAKIN CRIED FOR FREAKIN HAITI. NEVER HAPPENED B4 IT SUPRISED ME!

So now I have to go back to doing other world…

If people would help the Earth as much as they listen to music, then there wouldnt be any 2012 business going aound. We wouldnt have to worry about helping other countries. Then again nobodies perfect. Nobody wants to do anything they are suppose to do, nobody wants to help anymore.

My mom tells me stories anout how all the children in the neighborhood would play together. Nobody does that anymore. What happen to everyone playing hide-&-seek.…

June 11, 2010 - The environment took centre stage for many Canadian high school students over the month of May as they worked collaboratively with educators to document an environmental issue close to home and propose solutions for a greener community.…

by Hannah Nevitt, Greenheart Travel Volunteer Abroad Participant

Every morning I awake to the sounds of crowing roosters, chirping birds, and the melodic croaking of grasshoppers and frogs. The beaming sun floods my room at nearly 5:30 am. The intricate white lace of my window curtain provides little privacy from the exotic world…

One Day on…

Vermicomposting bins play the biggest role in the worm composting process. While you may have all the materials needed, without the bin, it is impossible to do it. Here are some information to get you familiarized with the vermicomposting bin.

Vermicomposting bins can either be homemade or commercially made. Normally,…