Friday, May 16, 2008

Who Doesn't Love Sea Turtles?


reefturt
Originally uploaded by missouri_gal
Today's link is tothe Caribbean Conservation Corporation and Sea Turtle Survivor League: http://www.cccturtle.org/.

Read all about sea turtles and the attempt to conserve their habitat. Adopt a sea turtle, or just follow one as it jets around the Caribbean. You can even volunteer to help out in the research of sea turtles.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Impact Your World

On May 12, a devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake rocked the mountainous regions of South Asia. As I write this, the casualty figure is hovering around 9,000, with about 18,000 still missing.

In Myanmar, over 30,000 people were killed this month when a cyclone hit the region.

Where there is need in the world, World Vision is there. Please visit their web site and read about their works and, if you feel moved, give of what you are lucky enough to have to help others.

Monday, May 5, 2008

Purple and Gold


Purple and Gold
Originally uploaded by missouri_gal
Spring has sprung at the St. Louis Zoo. This is near the bear pits.

Lake Victoria Disability Centre

The Lake Victoria Disability Centre was formed as a vocational training centre with the primary objective of improving access to social, economic and educational opportunities for disabled youths in the Mara region of Tanzania. One in 10 people in Tanzania are disabled – 3,456,900 people suffer from a physical, mental, hearing or visual impairment.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Global Girlfriend

Their tagline is: "Women-made. Eco-friendly. Fair Trade." What more could you ask for in a gift?

They offer organic apparel, jewelry, bath and body, paper, handbags - you name it!

You can even make a donation that will go to shoes for schoolgirls in Africa, dolls for refugee children, saving monarch habitats, and books for children in Nepal...75 charities in all! Donations can also be given as gifts.

Please peruse Global Girlfriend, and bookmark it...the holidays are coming up fast!

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Exxon Valdez -- Still a Mess

Did you know that tons of volunteers are still cleaning up the Exxon Valdex oil spill nine years after the fact? Exxon Valdez Spill Trustee Council is still very hard at work.

Here's a photo of current research efforts on mussels, which shows the amount of oil that's left!