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Leadership Training Academy Re-Scheduled for May 22

March 31, 2010
Join us on May 22, 2010, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena for this year's training for new and returning entity committee officers, as well as those looking for volunteer opportunities. A full...

Adventure Opportunities

March 31, 2010
Photo credit: Mary Morales This Month's Featured Trip... Fall Foliage Cruise to Canada & New England! Visit Halifax, Saint John (Bay of Fundy), Bar Harbour, Boston and more! September 19-26, 2010

Asked & Answered

March 31, 2010
In March, we asked: 'What are you doing for Earth Day? What does Earth Day mean to you? How will you observe and celebrate Earth Day this year? and When did you first start celebrating Earth Day?' Read on for responses by Harris E. Kirshnar and...

Celebrate Earth Day in South L.A. on April 17

March 31, 2010
Photo by Lawrence DeFreitas In our ongoing effort to reach out to new communities, the Angeles Chapter is proud to be participating in Earth Day South L.A. The event will be a celebration of community, culture and the environment. There will...

Save the Date for Awards Banquet

March 31, 2010
The Annual Awards Banquet will be May 2 with silent auction at 5 pm. Tickets are $35. Send check, payable to Angeles Chapter to Cathy Kissinger, Reservationist, 10541 Oro Vista Ave., Sunland 91040-2853. Please indicate if you require a special menu...

Help Maintain and Preserve a State Park

March 31, 2010
Chino Hills State Parkphoto by Melanie Schlotterbeck Get involved and help Chino Hills State Park recover from the 2008 'Freeway Complex' fire by clearing trails overgrown with weeds. Tools will be provided, but please bring gloves and water...

College Beat, U.C. Irvine

March 31, 2010
on his foray into the UC Irvine campus to chat about student perceptions of conservation. I started in Aldrich Park in the center of campus thinking I would find plenty of tree-huggers to interview. It was surprising to see only a few students...