Sentences with phrase «at local conservation»

I also found a place to have a little garden at our local conservation office.

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Concerned about the soil, environment, energy conservation, and fresh, local, healthy food, he began by selling vegetables to restaurants, local food co-ops, and at farmers markets.

El Porvenir plans on using the award funds for a biologist - led conservation course at the local school, along with an art contest for students with the theme «Forest Conservaconservation course at the local school, along with an art contest for students with the theme «Forest ConservationConservation.»

We are very excited at the opportunity to benefit from Mass Audubon's experience with local zoning regulations, and will greatly appreciate their help in creating new subdivision regulations that will encourage the use of low - impact development and green infrastructure,» said Hudson's Conservation Agent and Planner Pam Helinek.

As part of the Spring Big Sweep, local soil and water conservation districts sponsor numerous clean - up days at creeks, lakes, streams and wetlands that flow into area rivers.

Mass Audubon supports the conservation of birds, wildlife, and habitat through our work at the federal, state, and local levels of government.

Conservation and sustainability concepts are at the core of their everyday activities, and students will get the opportunity to collect evidence and share their ideas around local topics.

Named after native Illinois prairie animals, these groups are a great way to share your love of nature, and support innovative educational programs and local conservation work at the same time.

Mass Audubon advocates for the conservation of birds, wildlife, and habitat through our work at the federal, state, and local levels of government.

Together with more than 100,000 members, we care for 35,000 acres of conservation land, provide school, camp, and other educational programs for 225,000 children and adults annually, and advocate for sound environmental policies at local, state, and federal levels.

Hike at a conservation area, followed by a hot chocolate at a local cafe.

Thanks to a local family committed to conservation, Mass Audubon was able to purchase an important 2.5 acre parcel of land at the entrance to the Rough Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary.

But, what has impressed me most of all is Richard Becker's resourcefulness and creativity evidenced by his role while a member of the Cortlandt Town Board in bringing about the innovative Cortlandt Heating Oil Plan (CHOP), which at the height of the economic crisis provided both heating oil discounts as well as conservation tips and energy audits to help local residents afford to heat their homes at a time when many were risking their health by living in homes that were too cold because they couldn't afford the high cost of heating oil.

She also volunteers her time at numerous local charities and serves on several boards, including the Wayne County Action Program, the Wayne County EMS Advisory Board, and the Wayne County Soil & Water Conservation District.

At Tuesday night's Town Board meeting, Southold's tree committee announced the winners of its annual Arbor Day poster contest, for which local students design and draw posters and fliers promoting conservation.

The problem was a topic of discussion at Tuesday's Cayuga County Legislature meeting, where Chairman Keith Batman said local officials have asked the state Department of Environmental Conservation for $ 150,000 for engineering plans around the two plants.

The Conservation Fund focuses on educating New Yorkers about environmental issues and the environmental decision making processes at the local, regional, state and federal government levels.

From the local soil and water conservation district to the U.S. House of Representatives, candidates vowed to protect the environment at a recent forum at Tallahassee City Hall.

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx Zoo to distribute toys to 200 local Bronx military families in need of support this holiday season.

March 5, 2010 Pomona hearing 1:00 - 4:00 PM Health and Mental Health Transportation, Economic Development, Environmental Conservation Rockland County Fire Training Center Auditorium 35 Firemen's Memorial Drive, Pomona, NY 10970 Contact: Dan Moscato at [phone] or [email protected] March 12, 2010 Bronxville hearing 4:00 - 7:00 PM Education, Labor and Family Assistance Public Protection and General Government Concordia College Sommer Center for Worship & the Performing Arts 171 White Plains Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 Contact: Shelley Andrews at [phone] or [email protected] The Hudson Valley Delegation of the New York State Senate In an effort to ensure the Hudson Valley is fairly represented in all legislative matters before the Senate, nine local Senators representing the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester have formed a bipartisan delegation to more effectively advocate for the needs and concerns of their constituents.

There is no shortage of conspiracy theories as to what might have happened to the cash, but El - Dahab says that it has gone to the many projects that Hawass championed, including the construction of 22 local museums, conservation and restoration work at important sites, and his efforts to deal with rising groundwater.

In May, a group of Kenyan forestry experts, including the conservation secretary of the country's Environment Ministry, warned that the mathenge tree could be at risk of extinction if the cogeneration plant's need for local biomass leads to overharvesting of the trees.

We highlighted a powerful conservation tool that simultaneously brings social security for local livelihoods and biodiversity conservation at large spatial scales.

Andi Rusandi, Director of Marine Conservation and Biodiversity at MMAF, shared the importance of this study, «As we strive to develop whale shark ecotourism in Indonesia to benefit our local communities and these majestic animals themselves, it is important to highlight cConservation and Biodiversity at MMAF, shared the importance of this study, «As we strive to develop whale shark ecotourism in Indonesia to benefit our local communities and these majestic animals themselves, it is important to highlight conservationconservation.

«Baseline data on Bd can help to form a more complete picture of the presence and significance of this fungus and help guide and inform discussions on climate and species - related conservation strategies at both the local and global levels.»

Although a few tourists and locals had reported seeing her before, the first confirmed sighting was by H. K. Janaka, a field researcher at Sri Lanka's Centre for Conservation and Research, which has been studying the country's roughly 4,000 elephants for 12 years.

«This shows that conservation action can and does work,» particularly at the local level, says Thomas Brooks of NatureServe, a consortium based in Arlington, Virginia, that collects biodiversity data.

Dan Blumstein, a behavioral and conservation biologist at U.C.L.A. «Now remember some of these might be local parks.

Yet crucially, parks agencies and local communities have become dependent on tourism funding, and much of it pays for work that keeps poachers at bay — the key conservation concern for Bengal tigers.

The chimps are basically imposing a «natural tax» on farmers growing crops near the nutrient - rich soils of the forest,» said Shane McGuinness, lead author on the research and PhD student in Geography at Trinity, who conducted the interview - based study with the help of the Great Apes Trust and local conservation workers.

«Globally important wilderness areas — despite being strongholds for endangered biodiversity, for buffering and regulating local climates, and for supporting many of the world's most politically and economically marginalized communities — are completely ignored in environmental policy,» James Watson, director of science and research initiatives at the Wildlife Conservation Society in New York and the study's lead author, said in a statement, adding that we probably have only one to two decades to turn this around.

At local scales, Clean Development Mechanisms (CDMs) are being developed to help fund climate mitigation actions that may include coastal ecosystem conservation.

We used general linear models to estimate annual nesting at two spatial scales relevant to conservation management [31]- local and regional nesting surveys.

Scientists know that tapping into local expertise is key to conservation efforts aimed at protecting biodiversity — but researchers rarely give credit to these local experts.

At the same time, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's wildlife chief intends to send a strong message to local governments to get their feral cat populations under control.

Conservation biologists have just as much opportunity to make their points at local meetings, through the news media, and at outreach events as do TNR proponents.

Which is precisely what Bird advocates for in «What Conservation Biologists Can Do to Counter Trap - Neuter - Return: Response to Longcore et al.» Along with his nine co-authors, Bird calls on conservation biologists to «begin speaking out» against TNR «at local meetings, through the news media, and at outreach evConservation Biologists Can Do to Counter Trap - Neuter - Return: Response to Longcore et al.» Along with his nine co-authors, Bird calls on conservation biologists to «begin speaking out» against TNR «at local meetings, through the news media, and at outreach evconservation biologists to «begin speaking out» against TNR «at local meetings, through the news media, and at outreach events.»

Its Animal Welfare and Science teams participate in important research efforts to confront pressing ocean conservation issues and advocate for smarter policies at local, state and federal levels.

The authors also call on conservation biologists to «begin speaking out» against TNR «at local meetings, through the news media, and at outreach events» (a message Marra has obviously taken to heart).

[2] The authors also call on conservation biologists to «begin speaking out» against TNR «at local meetings, through the news media, and at outreach events.»

In the pursuit of a veterinary career she spent six months living in Kenya doing wildlife conservation, and throughout vet school worked at her local zoo.

On an incredible journey of discovery through the countries of Latin America you will also have the chance to contribute to both the local community and environmental conservation, spending time helping at a wonderful school in Honduras as well as working on the Frontier Big Cats, Turtles and Primate Conservatconservation, spending time helping at a wonderful school in Honduras as well as working on the Frontier Big Cats, Turtles and Primate ConservationConservation project.

Activities include mist - net demonstrations with the Point Reyes Bird Observatory, bilingual bird walks and story times, beach cleanup at Muir Beach, family crafts and games, and the opportunity to talk to local bird - and wildlife - conservation groups.

MELBOURNE Sightseeing; visit Fitzroy Gardens; [LF] dinner at the Wine HouseYARRA VALLEY Visit to Healesville Sanctuary; lunch and tasting at Oakridge Wines; Yarra Valley ChocolaterieADELAIDE Sightseeing; [LF] tasting tour at Adelaide's Central MarketKANGAROO ISLAND Seal Bay Conservation Park; Remarkable Rocks; visit to Admirals ArchBAROSSA VALLEY Lunch and tasting at Jacobs Creek: tour and tasting at Seppeltsfield; visit to HahndorfSYDNEY Sightseeing; visit the Opera House and botanic gardens; dinner at a waterfront restaurantHUNTER VALLEY Tasting at McGuigan Wines; lunch and tasting at Hope Estate; visit to Hunter Valley Gardens and a [LF] local cheese makerAUCKLAND Orientation; excursion to Waiheke Island with winery visit and lunchNAPIER Dinner and tasting at Mission Estates Winery; sightseeing WELLINGTON Sightseeing including cable car ride; visit the botanic gardensQUEENSTOWN Visit Fiordland National Park; cruise on Milford Sound; farewell dinner at local restaurant with [LF] wine tasting

Visit the wildlife research centre to learn about the elephant and lion collaring and conservation projects the lodge runs, jump on a local canoe down the Mafui creek at the lodge or take one of four nature trails around the lodge, all complimentary to guests.

It focuses on improvements in waste management, sustainability, and energy and water conservation at our properties, and innovative community outreach programs involving local groups and partnerships.

If you do get the chance to go, one of the locals, DarJohn, who works at Lozmen Reza runs a WWF turtle conservation project.

Volunteering at the Sea Center is a rewarding experience with ongoing opportunities to learn more about our local marine life, meet new people, and promote ocean conservation!

Recreation may include — tennis, boules, golf driving range, stroll or swim at the nearby unspoilt beaches, fishing, local diving, close to Hobart dive reef, bush walk in Deep Creek Conservation Park, feed the farm animals, bird watching, relax in the garden and enjoy spectacular sunsets over the sea.

You can take part in an organized tour to see the impressive creatures up close, and you'll learn about the locals» conservation efforts at the same time.