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Alliance for Community
Trees is dedicated to improving the environment where 80% of Americans
live: our cities, towns, and villages. Together, ACT's national network
of members have planted and cared for 7.8 million trees with help from
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IN THE NEWS
One Planet- Ours!
Washington,
DC (March 18, 2008)- This year the United States Botanic
Garden's
ever-popular summer exhibition will focus on sustainability- not only
how it applies to gardens and the landscape, but also how each of us
and our communities can live for tomorrow, as well as for today. One
Planet- Ours! will feature government agencies, non-governmental
organizations, and individuals who are leading efforts toward
sustainable lifestyles including the Alliance for Community
Trees.
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SUCCESS STORY
Flowering Tree Sale
Greenscape
of Jacksonville sponsors an annual Flowering Tree Sale that raises
money, increases public awareness, and results in the planting of
thousands of trees. The sale has become a highly anticipated annual
event held on the last Saturday in February. Buyers have the
opportunity to purchase trees at only slightly above the wholesale
price and receive information and technical assistance from landscaping
experts..
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RESEARCH
Sustainable Sites Initiative
Washington,
DC (March 1, 2008)- The Sustainable Sites Initiative
is collecting
case studies that use sustainable land development and management
practices. You are invited to submit projects that monitor and document
the success or failure of sustainable land practices. Projects should
llustrate such sustainable practices as stormwater management,
integrated design teams, water conservation, habitat restoration (soil,
vegetation and wildlife), education, user health and well-being,
materials selection and management, and others. Response Deadline: May 1, 2008.
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PUBLIC POLICY
Rep. Perlmutter Introducing GREEN Act for Affordable Mortgages
Washington,
DC (April 18, 2008)- U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), will unveil
his G.R.E.E.N. (Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods) Act
for affordable mortgages on April 22. Perlmutter's bill provides
incentives to lenders and financial institutions to provide lower
interest loans and other benefits to consumers, who build, buy or
remodel their homes and businesses to improve their energy efficiency,
including with trees.
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EVENTS
WE Play! Training Series- Apr.-Nov. 2008,
Various Cities
Learn
how to fundraise, build, and advocate for great places to play in your
community! Led by KaBOOM! presenters, KaBOOM! Workshops entirely on
Play are one-day, FREE regional trainings packed with interactive
sessions, networking opportunities and first-hand success stories. From
planning a playground project to involving your local government in the
cause of play, WE Play! sessions give all participants the tools to
take action.
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FUNDING
TechSoup Computer Donations- Deadline: Rolling
You
likely know TechSoup for their software donation program to nonprofits,
but now you can also request quality, low-cost refurbished computers.
If you need additional computers or just want to replace older
equipment, check out the new configurations and place your request.
There are desktops and laptops from manufacturers such as Dell, IBM,
and Compaq.
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