Brummet's Conscious Blog

Kudos !!  We learned of Friends of Tryon Creek via Backyard Habitat Certification Program 's e-newsletter ...and had to share them with you here today. This conservation group works in the Tryon Creek State Natural Area, offering environmental internship, camps, talks, trips, working on restoration projects and more. The interesting thing here is they have been quietly doing this work for 50 years... it is time to celebrate their work and to publicly thank them :) https://tryonfriends.org/ ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~  

Recommended Resources The Centre for Conscious Awareness – Canada became a registered charity in June 2010. Founded by Srinivas Arka, it offers courses, seminars and workshops on meditation with the end-goal of supporting Canadian registered charities (and doing community work) that relieves poverty or aid the environment.  Info :  http://www.centreforconsciousawarenesscanada.org/ Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources - a First Nation directed environmental non-profit charity. Their focus is to work with indigenous nations to build sustainable communities and protect lands and waters.  Info:  http://www.yourcier.org/ The ChariTree Foundation is an environmental education charity for children. It recognizes that kids really do want to help and by having the positive experience of being exposed to nature, of planting trees with their friends, etc. they are very likely to make a lifelong commitment to protect the environment and also have a mor...

* Looking for that perfect gift for the holiday season? Why not show your support for this blog and our radio show by visiting our store page on our site where we have 5 books to choose from.   -- Announcement -- I am now a member of the Indie Writers Support networking site: http://indiewritersupport.com/profile/LillianBrummet -- Positive News --  * Source - http://Japanfs.org I was reading recently about the The Nippon Active Life Club , a Japanese non-profit organization, that focuses on issues we'll face with an aging society. One of those issues is that seniors today and in the future are more interested in leading fulfilling lives, contributing and utilizing the life skills they've developed to leave a legacy. Organizations like these help their members contribute to their community by making the connection between volunteers and need in a wide array of arenas. What is unique about the organization I me...

-- Quote of the Day -- “ I am appalled at the amount of waste in these department stores I’ve seen what they throw out. I understand they cannot re-sell it for many reasons, but they should be donating it to someone who can use it – like Clothes2U.ca – For instance, they might have an open package of something like diapers, or underwear …or one of the items is missing from a package and into the garbage it goes. It just shouldn’t be. …[When stores donate their items to non-profit organizations] it helps them get rid of un-sellable merchandise, cuts down on their waste, gives them a green alternative to landfill [contributions] and provides them with an opportunity to help the less fortunate .” ~ Ernie Janzen (April 15, 2010) Today's quote comes from a Conscious Discussions Talk Radio interview that aired back on April 15th with the founder of the Clothes2U Organization . Check out the archived interview at your convenience by clicking on the hyper-links above, or visit the ...

-- Quote of the Day -- “ None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone ” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson -- Conscious Living Event -- Date: 6-11 April, 2010 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Info: International Association for Impact Assessment meeting will focus on potentials for sustainable green investments that fit local, national and regional environments. Info @: http://iaia.org -- Recommended Resources -- Charity Water is a non-profit organization that works hard every single day to bring clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations: CharityWater.org Habitat for Humanity International seeks to eliminate poverty, provide self-respect and improve health in communities across the planet: Habitat.org Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation is based in the rural community of Santa Ana, Costa Rica and works to improve the quality of life for the vulnerable and underprivileged in their region....

-- Quote of the Day -- "Failure is not falling down, It is remaining where you have fallen." ~ Author Unknown -- Recommended Resources -- The Canadian Environmental Network facilitates cooperation and networking among non-profit, non-governmental environmental organizations internationally: http://cen-rce.org Eco-Equity focuses on developing and promoting climate solutions: www.ecoequity.org -- World Water Day, today! April 22nd -- Check out the many interviews with water experts on Conscious Discussions archived episodes: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions -- Businesses Creating Sustainable Communities -- We love to celebrate businesses that take on initiatives to make their service or product a more environmentally friendly one. Just recently I stumbled on an article that spoke of 39 local businesses and organizations that were recognized this year with awards from Fortis-BC for their leadership in completing energy efficiency projects. In total, their effo...

-- Recommended Resource -- Today's recommended resource is an inspiring example of seeing a genuine need in society, finding a way to fill that need, developing the funding for the project and helping the planet be greener at the same time. * I received this information recently from a fellow member of the SanDiego Waste Management Group: " Green Beach America http://www.greenbea chamerica.org/green-beach-exchange is a non-profit, 501(c)3 dedicated to providing barrier-free homes for disabled Veterans. Green Beach homes use energy efficient methods and sustainable building materials to maximize energy conservation and provide a clean environment. The exchange is an outlet store that sells donated goods for resale. Local contractors, retailers, and private individuals have donated a variety of home improvement items (new as well as used) such as furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the exchange. The exchange sells these donated goods to the ge...