SGC Admin: From our inbox to you…. Trees do more than shade us from the sun and provide homes for birds and animals… they also clean the air we breath, taking out toxins… they are also a prime and important part of the eco-system…. We need trees and we need our forests… not only that this company “Resolute” is apparently logging trees on Native Canadian land with out their consent… hmmmm…
If you love trees and wish to leave a healthy planet for the generations to come, please consider checking out the petition link below… :)
This morning, activists and Greenpeace volunteers have transformed the iconic Mount Royal cross into a symbol of justice to contrast the destructive practices of the largest logging company in Canada, Resolute Forest Products, and the lack of protection of our public forests.
Why are we sending this message to Resolute?
Because in exploiting the Boreal Forests Resolute has infringed on the rights of First Nations without consulting them, they have threatened forest biodiversity and are now intimidating those who speak out against destructive forest practices into silence with million dollar lawsuits.
Does this sound fair to you?
We are speaking out against these attacks on the integrity of our forests and threats against our freedom of speech.
But in order to do this, we need you help. Please help us spread the word as we continue to defend the forest: share the petition #StandForForests with your family and friends on Facebook, Twitter or via email :
SGC Admin: We are happy to promote and share information for products that are kind to our environment. And while the following company is not a local one, the product is rather interesting… :)
Master works is located in Ludlow, Shropshire in the United Kingdom
Master Worksis a water based resin/composite system with a broad range of uses in composites, construction, scenery production and fire protection. Rated as non combustible, containing no solvents or harmful chemicals means that the Master Works system is one of the most environmentally safe that is available. As a two liquid component system no dust is generated during mixing and as a liquid system the material can be easily mechanically processed and sprayed.
Please check out this fabulous product or contact the developer directly with your questions by clicking here to visit their website…
Well it appears we aren’t alone, David Suzuki and other scientists have also noticed the decline… In fact an 80% decline from previous years, and apparently it’s the worst in 20 years. They don’t really know the reason why, but it could be contributed to the constant “raping” and destroying of native habitats.
We can help out these fabulous butterflies by planting in our gardens and our balconies, the type of flowers they can’t resist… These are nectar producing flowers such as the following…
Milkweed: This is imperative to their survival, less and less is growing.
Wild Bergamot
New England Aster
Black Eyed Susans
Flower Colours: Yellow: Pink:Orange:Purple..
Please Click Here to read Dr. David Suzuki’s article.
National Tree Day will serve as a celebration for all Canadians to appreciate the great benefits that trees provide us – clean air, wildlife habitat, reducing energy demand and connecting with nature.
On March 2, 2011 a private members motion to declare the Wednesday of National Forest Week, National Tree Day, received consent from the House of Commons. The motion was presented by Royal Galipeau, M.P., at the urging of Tree Canada.
Recently, I came across a story in the Whitby This Week local paper that touched my heart and thought it was a nice way to honour this years National Tree Day. ..
Thanks to Parvaneh Pession for putting the story together. It focuses on the Tree planting Event at Whitby’s Ontario Shores this past Sept 14 2013.
The event, is one of 143 TD “Friends of the Environment” Tree days and brought together volunteers, staff and patients from Ontario Shores to create a healthy and comforting natural environment by planting trees. Ontario Shores physician in Chief, Dr. Ian Dawe stated the following…
The better a connection our patients can have with nature and the environment, the better and more natural we know their recovery to be.
Trees and the natural environment help mental health. They have a favourable influence on the human mind and body and according to certain studies, interacting with nature has a refreshing effect on our abilities of attention by increasing awareness stimuli for individuals with mental health issues.
Mental health issues do not stop or start with what we traditionally understand as such to be. Each and every day, everyone of us may struggle with our mental health. We get stressed, we worry, we feel anxious, doubtful, there are even days when we aren’t sure if we can make it through with out going “crazy” or “flying off of the handle”.
As we move through our day trying to react “normally” while we may have pressing and concerning issues stomping around in our heads, our physical bodies are also feeling the stress. Our heart rate goes up as we become anxious or feel we may be running out of time to get everything done, we may eat more bad food or forget to eat at all, and we may find it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep.
At some point our physical, emotional and mental beings will revolt, they will fight back, trying to get our attention, by getting “us” sick, by “letting us” forget or miss important appointments, and some of us burst into tears or getting very angry.
How can we help ourselves take care of ourselves?
We are getting smarter, we know we need to watch what we eat, we know we need to walk more, and exercise.. and some of us are lucky enough to understand how meditation works and set aside time to get these healthy things into our day, week or month…
With the above information from Dr. Dawe… it makes sense to take time out to “hug a tree” and walk softly upon mother earth. It can only do us some good in this crazy, upside down world… and while we are at it… we can give thanks to the trees, they shade us and they give us fabulous energy and fill our air with oxygen… we truly cannot do with out them.. its time to work with our trees, not against them..
Where: Durham Region Waste Management Centre: 4600 Garrard Rd. Whitby.
Time: 9 am to 1 pm
Event: Residents are encouraged to bring forward “good quality” items which will be transferred for use by Habitat For Humanity ReStores, Canadian Diabetes Association, Goodwill and Salvation Army. Please Note: Hazardous waste, unwanted electronics, items that are overly worn, used or in disrepair will not be accepted. Your cooperation is appreciated… :)
Reuse days take place once per month from now until October.
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