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Trees for Wangari

United States > Rochester, NY > World > 2014-11-30 > 12:00 pm

About The Event

Over the next several months we will be coordinating a global service day in which groups and organizations from all over the world plant trees to honor the life and legacy of Wangari Maathai. Registration and planning for the event begins on September 25, 2014 (the day she passed) and will occur on November 30, 2015 (the first Sunday of Advent). This event is open to any faith group or secular organization. Creativity is encouraged! For ideas about tree plantings and to learn more about our campaign call: 585-703-9230 or write to: [email protected].

About The Organization

Gandhi Earth Keepers International

Gandhi Earth Keepers International is a grassroots, people powered environmental justice organization based on the teachings of sacred ecology and the principles of Gandhian styled nonviolence. Our events and programs include daily vigils, educational seminars and workshops, wildlife advocacy, outdoor meditation training for youth, book groups, blogging and other forms of new journalism, the promotion of climate justice, disaster relief preparation, community activism, and demonstrations of civil resistance. Every day, we vow to work for a justice that serves all living beings regardless of species, gender, age, race, nationality, religion, or social class.

Founded on August 1, 2014 in Rochester, NY, we are an income earning social benefit project designed to produce community based agency. There are no fixed fees for our products and we only accept donations for our programs and services. We trust that people will support this work through membership contributions, angel investment, grants, volunteer labor, and the gift economy.

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