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More on Climate Change Communication
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Interested in digging deeper on the topic of climate change communication?
Some tips:
- "Bring the message close to home. Highlight the current and potential impacts of climate change not only globally, but also locally to increase the audience's sense of connection with the issue."
- "Tap into people's desire to avoid future losses rather than realize future gains."
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There is nothing exaggerated about the real harm we see caused
by climate change today. It is imperative FCWC and other
environmental organizations communicate about the destruction
occurring with increasing intensity and also the positive
innovations addressing those issues. The FCWC Student
Network is doing just that -sponsoring the
supported by NYSERDA discussing their off-shore initiatives. Please join us to
learn about expanding efforts in our county and the employment
opportunities opening up in new careers!
Stay informed! Join us! DONATE
Best,
Carol Durst-Wertheim
President, FCWC
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Jay Heritage Center Event
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Voices for a Green Recovery
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
6:00 pm via Zoom
Save the date for this compelling forum with climate journalist
Andrew Revkin, environmental historian
Eric Sanderson, and entomologist
Doug Tallamy, moderated by JHC board member
Sara Goddard. Virtual program is FREE.
For Zoom connection, register at:
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FCWC is Co-Sponsor with Saw Mill River Audubon
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
7:00 pm via Zoom
A Bird's Eye View of Food - Part 1 What difference does our food production make for birds, other wildlife
and their habitats? What difference does it make for our own health?
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with local food producers:
Stone Barns, Hemlock Hill Farm and Grow! Lincoln Park Community Garden in New Rochelle.
What choices can you make for better food and better habitat health?
This is part one of a three-part series that Saw Mill River Audubon is offering to explore food and environmental quality.
This first discussion is on food production; the second will be on food consumer choices; and the third will be on post-consumption including composting and reducing food waste.
For Zoom connection, register at:
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FCWC Fall Fundraiser!
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FCWC Fundraiser @ Lasdon Park & Arboretum
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour!
Exclusive walk through the Gardens
Sept. 30, 2020
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Register NOW
Space limited
for social distancing requirements
Each one hour time slot
will permit 15 participants
split into two groups for the tours
(30 minutes for each of 2 separate exhibits),
maximum eight guests per group.
Tickets: $50.00 per person.
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FCWC STUDENT NETWORK UPDATE
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Offshore Wind: Our Clean Energy Future
Friday, October 16⋅6:00 - 7:30pm
Click below to register
Please join the FCWC Student Network for this important program on NYSERDA's Offshore Wind Program that will provide clean, renewable energy to 6 million New York households, helping our state transition away from fossil fuels and meet the goals of the New York State Climate & Community Leadership Protection Act. NYSERDA will also provide students with information about long and short-term career and job opportunities in renewable energy.
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STUDENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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ATTENTION FCWC MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS & ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Through the FCWC Student Network and some of our affiliated academic institutions, we have several excellent students looking for opportunities to learn by working with local environmental non-profits and in government. If you have need of a student intern, please contact Anne at:
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Our Vision And Mission
FCWC, founded in 1965, envisions a county in which an environmental ethic defines and shapes all public and private decisions.
Our mission is to provide leadership that educates about environmental
issues, advocates sound decision making, and unifies groups and
individuals to protect and preserve Westchester's environment and
address climate change.
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Giving Ideas
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See below for some important information regarding
supporting FCWC now and in the future!
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Got a minute? Here are three quick ways to help us out (for free!):
2. Help us with your purchases: If you're already planning on making a purchase through Amazon, simply use smile.amazon.com instead of amazon.com. On your first visit, select FCWC as your organization to support. Amazon will then donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to FCWC at no cost to you. Every bit adds up!
Already doing all that? Thank you so much!
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There are many other ways you can support FCWC is our mission to protect the environment in Westchester and help halt man made climate change. Here are some of the things you can consider to help FCWC:
- Consider making a charitable gift directly from your IRA. If you are 70 1/2 or older you can support FCWC and avoid paying taxes. To learn more about how to give through your retirement account, or add FCWC as a beneficiary, consult you financial advisor or call FCWC at (914) 422-4053.
- If you are employed at a firm that matches charitable donations, please contact the foundation and fill out the matching form when you make your donation to FCWC.
- Make FCWC a beneficiary in your will. Please consult your attorney and/or financial advisor before you do this.
Our members are our strength, and to continue our work, we really need your support! Please consider becoming a member if you aren't already, and if you have been a member and lapsed, we need you back - please renew your membership! Click on the button below for more information:
We hope you find the information contained within this E-News relevant and useful. As always, please keep in touch and let us know your thoughts and ideas regarding environmental issues throughout the County.
Sincerely,
Federated Conservationists of Westchester County
Anne Jaffe Holmes - Managing Director
Monika Kerschus Granholm - Membership Relations
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