DOWN TO EARTH CELEBRATES..........

                   UNITED NATIONS  2010

         INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF BIODIVERSITY

 The United Nations declared 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity.   It is a celebration of life on Earth and of the value of biodiversity for our lives.  The world is invited to take action in 2010 to safeguard the variety of life on Earth: biodiversity!     Embrace this year with our Biodiversity: The Wonders of Wetlands presentation.  

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UNITED NATIONS 2010 YEAR OF YOUTH

United Nations declared 2010 as the International Year of Youth in an attempt to utilize the imagination, vitality and initiative of the youths all over the world to tackle the challenges threatening humanity.  The International Year of Youth will be observed from August 12th, 2010.  It stresses the promotion and adaptation of the ideals of freedom, peace, solidarity and respect for human rights. 

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NEW!  GLOBAL VILLAGE GIFT SHOP SCHOOL FUNDRAISER 

                      A FUN WAY TO FUNDRAISE!! 

Help heal Planet Earth by bringing the GLOBAL VILLAGE GIFT SHOP to your school!

Down to Earth can set up in the main foyer or cafeteria over the lunch hour!

Earth-friendly, fair trade gifts.  Affordable, renewablly sourced products that save rainforests and wildlife!

Contributes to two Canadian wildlife charities!

Supports communities in developing countries!

Provides staff and students with affordable, feel-good gifts!

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COMING IN 2011............   UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FORESTS!