Spring is here in the nation’s capital! At this time of year, tourists come from all over the country to see the sights; even the most cynical locals cannot deny the beauty that graces Washington, DC this week. April brings with it one of the most anticipated events of the year: the Cherry Blossom Festival.
AMERICAN FORESTS’ Historic Tree Program is proud to offer these famous trees that have inspired one of the capital’s most beloved traditions. Visit www.historictrees.org to purchase your own Japanese cherry tree, and plant this wonderful symbol of spring in your own back yard! READ MORE .
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Earth Day Invite
Looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day? Going to be in the DC area? On Sunday April 19, the Earth Day Network and the Green Apple Festival will be partying it up on the National Mall with music, speakers, and activities galore! Visit American Forests’ booth on the festival’s “Green Embassy Row” to learn about our many Global ReLeaf projects, as well as our environmental education, forest policy, and urban forestry activities. READ MORE |
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Eos Estate: From Vines To Trees
From June through September 2009, each time a customer purchases a bottle of Eos Estate Wine, the winery will donate $1 to American Forests, which in turn will plant a tree in an area where it is needed to help sustain life. The goal is to have 50,000 new trees planted in the name of Eos Estates customers.
“At Eos, we take our responsibility to the environment seriously,” said Jeffrey Hopmayer, owner of Eos and Sapphire Brands. “We integrate environmental practices into our business every day. We need trees to survive. We are doing our part to help replace the trees that have been taken by nature or man.”
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Good Earth Honors Earth Day
Just in time for Earth Day, Good Earth – purveyor of premium coffees and teas, and an advocate for environmental responsibility – is kicking off its first-ever Good Earth Giveaway sweepstakes. There is nothing to buy, and it costs nothing to enter. Simply fill out a short form to win cash and support the environment. The grand prizewinner will receive $10,000 in cash, and then select a conservation charity to receive $10,000. READ MORE |
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Forever Green
This spring, the popular clothing store Forever 21 will be planting one tree through American Forests for every exclusively designed eco-tote sold in its stores. This partnership will plant thousands of trees to help restore deforested areas around the world. Visit their store today and buy a cute and trendy eco-tote – you’ll be helping the environment, and with this fashionable accessory you’ll look great too!
Visit www.forever21.com to learn more.
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Filters 4 Life
As a company that stocks furnace filters & humidifier water panels and ships them directly to your home, Filters4Life.com understands the importance of clean air. It's been said that the air in your home can be up to 6 to 10 times dirtier that the outside air. By teaming up with American Forests, Filters4Life will now be attacking air pollution on both fronts. READ MORE
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Wood Energy To Make A Comeback?
A recent study by Duke University experts has concluded that an increased use of sustainable wood energy could bring benefits to both the environment and the economy. READ MORE |
Rocking The Night Away
In late February, students of North Brunswick Township High School rocked out to their hearts content…in rocking chairs. It was the 24th annual Rock-a-Thon, a fundraising event that sees the students rock away for 24 hours straight, and all for a good cause. READ MORE |
Global ReLeaf 2009
The 2009 Global ReLeaf projects have been selected! These plantings are taking place from Arkansas to Guatemala, from China to Delaware. READ MORE |
Luminous Champions
A Brooklyn artist is bringing new attention to the environmental movement. Anders Knutsson’s newest exhibit, “Champion Trees of the World,” is being displayed at a neighborhood icon frequented by local artists, the Tillie’s of Brooklyn café. READ MORE |
Urban Ecosystems Webcast
In our last newsletter, we told you about an interesting new report on green infrastructure by the American Planning Association that American Forests contributed to. READ MORE |
Keeping the Climate Train Moving
Much of the discussion in Washington this month has centered on President Obama’s plan for resurrecting the ailing U.S. economy. Lawmakers have also been steadily marching forward on a legislative priority central to both the agendas of the president and congressional leaders: climate change. READ MORE |
Chegg & the Greener Earth Pact
In support of Earth Day and Arbor Day this year, April 20-24, Chegg.com will be promoting the Greener Earth Pact. This environmental agreement was created to engage awareness, action and commitment to resolving environmental issues that negatively affect our everyday lives. READ MORE |
Look Out For
Stay on the lookout for the spring issue of American Forests magazine, coming to you later this month, and just in time for Earth Day! Look for a feature on a Global ReLeaf project more than 10 years after the planting. READ MORE |
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