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Earth Day, Invest in Our Planet
The theme for Earth Day 2022 is "Invest In Our Planet." The website earthday.org provides a compelling call to action: This is the moment to change it all — the business climate, the political climate, and how we take action on climate. Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, and our livelihoods. Earth Day 2022 is focused on accelerating solutions to combat our greatest threat, climate change, and to activate everyone – governments, citizens, and businesses – to do their part. Everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable.
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Earth Day Actions to Consider
#1 Sustainable Fashion: Learn how the clothing industry contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and misuse of natural resources. Did you know that it takes nearly 3,000 liters of water to make one cotton t-shirt and 3,781 liters of water to make a pair of jeans? Instead, buy less and shop for quality over quantity or learn how to repair your clothes yourself. The longer clothes are kept, the lower their emissions footprint.
#2 Forest Carbon Programs: The burning of fossil fuels for transportation, manufacturing, and industrial processes emits carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Entities may purchase carbon credits that are generated from growing forests. As trees grow, they use photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide from the air into wood. This process can be measured and values can be assigned in the form of carbon credits. These credits can be purchased by entities to help reach their emission reduction goals. Core Carbon, based in Wayne, Pa., recently announced the availability and approval of a new methodology for forest carbon projects that forest landowners, with between 40 and 5,000 forest acres, can utilize. Landowners will be able to receive yearly payments for their sustainable forest management activities that will remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and reduce any localized site impacts from earthmoving activities and accelerated stormwater runoff. (info provided by TLVC board member, Mike Sherman)
#3 Tree Planting Initiatives: Participate in local tree plantings through Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership or plant a tree in your own yard.
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#4 Reduce Single Use Plastics: Around 380 million metric tons of plastic are being produced year. 9.1 BILLION US tons of plastic has been produced since plastic was introduced in the 1950s. The amount of plastic produced in a year is roughly the same as the entire weight of humanity. Use reusable drinking bottles and reusable shopping bags whenever possible.
Here are a few more great ways to celebrate Earth Month from DCNR
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TLVC Celebrates Earth Day by Planting Trees
guest blog by Josh Hildebrand, LVC student
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Volunteers Make it Possible!
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and organizations like TLVC wouldn't be able to carry out their mission without the hard work and dedication of volunteers. From serving on the board or being a committee member, to advocating in the community for a healthy environment; TLVC's volunteers are invested in and passionate about preserving land in the Lebanon Valley. Throughout the year, volunteers plant trees, clean up garbage, create and design the Heritage Trail Maps, plant native plants, support TLVC events and fundraisers, spread the word with neighbors and friends about the importance of conserving land, and advocate for sustainable communities.Thanks to all of our dedicated volunteers! Interested in getting involved? Check out these volunteer opportunities in Lebanon County or email us at director@tlvc.org.
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Celebrate Earth Day/Month by Donating a Tree
In honor of Earth Day and Earth Month, please consider donating $25 to have a tree planted or $100 to plant a grove (5 trees) in the Lebanon Valley. Your donation will help with future tree plantings as well as other local environmental projects.
When you donate, your tree/trees will be added to the picture. As more trees are added, local wildlife will appear! Donate online here or send a check, payable to TLVC, to 770 Cumberland St., Suite A, Lebanon, PA 17042. *Please note "tree donation" in your memo line or online under special instructions.
Thanks for supporting the environment and your community!
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TLVC Welcomes New Board Members!
Brian Wauhop joined the board this past summer. He works as Corporate Counsel at Gannet Fleming, Inc. Brian enjoys outdoor recreation with his family and is an area leader in the Boy Scouts of America. Brian joined the TLVC board to promote conservation in the Lebanon Valley.
Catherine (Cavi) Miller has experience and education in various fields: aerospace, safety science, chef, welder, and executive leadership. Cavi is an active volunteer with various community organizations. She joined TLVC with a strong interest in improving Lebanon County streams and waterways.
Rob Smith is our newest board member and works in Information Technology. Rob enjoys fly fishing and became involved with TLVC to support clean and healthy watersheds, streams and creeks. Rob is also an advocate and member of the PA Trails Association, Native Fish Coalition, Leave No Trace, and the local Trout Unlimited chapter.
TLVC offers a sincere thank you for your time and efforts to our outgoing board members: Scott Mailen, Irene Reedy, Chris Miller, and Todd Dellinger.
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Register for Tour de Lebanon Valley - June 11
It's time to register for the Tour de Lebanon Valley! The Tour has three routes, including one for beginner cyclists and families as well as one for more avid riders! Everyone begins at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center and each route is well marked. The ride is fully supported with frequent rest stops and mechanical support. For more information, routes, registration and merchandise, visit tourdelebanonvalley.com. By registering for this ride, you'll support TLVC (we help to organize this great event) as well as four other amazing non-profits: the Community Health Council of Lebanon County, the Lebanon Valley Bicycle Coalition, Lebanon Valley Mountain Bike Team, and Lebanon Bicycle Recycle. Click here for sponsorship opportunities.
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Thanks to Our Newest Members and Renewing Members
for Caring about Our Local Environment!
Raymond and Leslie Bures | Phillip Heagy | John and Wendy Jegla
Maria Howe and David Lyons | Jon and Sally Schach | Terrence Woodnorth
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Not a member? Consider joining us and helping with our mission in the Lebanon Valley. Individual memberships are $100, business memberships start at $1,000, and student memberships are FREE! Click here to view our membership brochure.
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April 2022 | www.TLVC.org | 717.273.6400 | DONATE
The Lebanon Valley Conservancy works to protect the cultural, historical and environmental resources
of our region. We are committed to collaborating with our community to ensure equitable access
to all of these resources for the benefit of present and future generations.
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