hi Mapmakers,
Today, the 21st, is the 15th anniversary of the very first Green Map event here in NYC! And Sunday the 25th is the 12th anniversary of global Green Map movement - how fitting that we'll start the beta test of the Greenhouse tomorrow (assuming all goes well) and, hopefully, get back great comments and have the it all ready for you to add your Mapmaker and Map profiles around April 15. We hope you all can add content within a month, so when it launches publicly on May 30, it will have lots of wonderful maps, images, stories and resources on view!
Thanks to everyone who has already helped or will take part in the beta-test of the Greenhouse's content management system -- do let us know if you want to be a beta-tester (with comments due by April 2) or a translator (longer time frame)...
We're all working really hard here, so I will keep this short. Thanks to all in the office here too!
Nice fresh article here about Missoula Montana US's Green Map
http://www.newwest.net/index.php/city/article/green_map_guides_missoulians_to_sustainability/C8/L8/
and a cool video on the Jerusalem Green Map
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVl9K1al4Jk
All the best, Wendy
PS I will pass along the below for North American Youth leadership awards,
Do you know any teens or young adults in North America who have led a
dynamic environmental campaign or project? Do you work with youth groups or
inspiring new leaders? Are you someone 13-22 years old who fits this
description? Read on!
CALL FOR AWARD ENTRIES (Deadline May 15):
2007 Brower Youth Award
www.broweryouthawards.org
Awards for youth ages 13-22 working for the Earth
Has your effort been in the realm of conservation, preservation, or
restoration? Could you use the publicity and funds from an award to further
your work and support your group?
If so, apply today for a Brower Youth Award! Each year, this annual national
award recognizes six young people for their outstanding activism and
achievements in the fields of environmental and social justice advocacy.
The winners of the award receive a $3,000 cash prize, a trip to California
for the award ceremony and wilderness camping trip, and ongoing access to
resources and opportunities to further their work at Earth Island Institute
and develop leadership skills.
Who can apply?
...Young leaders ages 13 to 22 as of July 1, 2007 living in North America
When are applications due?
...Completed application must be postmarked or emailed by May 15, 2007.
More questions?
...Call or email Sharon Smith at sharonsmith@earthisland.org or 415-788-3666
x144.
"People have alleged that I have inspired many young people over the years,
but I say, it was just the opposite."
--David R. Brower--
_______________________________________________
GreenMap mailing list
GreenMap@greenmap.org
http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/greenmap
Today, the 21st, is the 15th anniversary of the very first Green Map event here in NYC! And Sunday the 25th is the 12th anniversary of global Green Map movement - how fitting that we'll start the beta test of the Greenhouse tomorrow (assuming all goes well) and, hopefully, get back great comments and have the it all ready for you to add your Mapmaker and Map profiles around April 15. We hope you all can add content within a month, so when it launches publicly on May 30, it will have lots of wonderful maps, images, stories and resources on view!
Thanks to everyone who has already helped or will take part in the beta-test of the Greenhouse's content management system -- do let us know if you want to be a beta-tester (with comments due by April 2) or a translator (longer time frame)...
We're all working really hard here, so I will keep this short. Thanks to all in the office here too!
Nice fresh article here about Missoula Montana US's Green Map
http://www.newwest.net/index.php/city/article/green_map_guides_missoulians_to_sustainability/C8/L8/
and a cool video on the Jerusalem Green Map
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVl9K1al4Jk
All the best, Wendy
PS I will pass along the below for North American Youth leadership awards,
Do you know any teens or young adults in North America who have led a
dynamic environmental campaign or project? Do you work with youth groups or
inspiring new leaders? Are you someone 13-22 years old who fits this
description? Read on!
CALL FOR AWARD ENTRIES (Deadline May 15):
2007 Brower Youth Award
www.broweryouthawards.org
Awards for youth ages 13-22 working for the Earth
Has your effort been in the realm of conservation, preservation, or
restoration? Could you use the publicity and funds from an award to further
your work and support your group?
If so, apply today for a Brower Youth Award! Each year, this annual national
award recognizes six young people for their outstanding activism and
achievements in the fields of environmental and social justice advocacy.
The winners of the award receive a $3,000 cash prize, a trip to California
for the award ceremony and wilderness camping trip, and ongoing access to
resources and opportunities to further their work at Earth Island Institute
and develop leadership skills.
Who can apply?
...Young leaders ages 13 to 22 as of July 1, 2007 living in North America
When are applications due?
...Completed application must be postmarked or emailed by May 15, 2007.
More questions?
...Call or email Sharon Smith at sharonsmith@earthisland.org or 415-788-3666
x144.
"People have alleged that I have inspired many young people over the years,
but I say, it was just the opposite."
--David R. Brower--
_______________________________________________
GreenMap mailing list
GreenMap@greenmap.org
http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/greenmap