Fwd: Fw: Take action for the Eastern wolf! - Wilderness Defenders Update - July 23, 2010

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Subject: FW: Take action for the Eastern wolf! - Wilderness Defenders Update - July 23, 2010

Help Earthroots HELP Eastern Wolves!  Thank you...Canadian Wolf Coalition

July 23, 2010       Take action to protect the Eastern wolf! Please take a few minutes to send a letter in support of increased protection for Canada's threatened Eastern wolves - your voice will make a difference. Feel free to edit our template letter to reflect your own personal views. Send a free fax right now by clicking here. The Eastern wolf was designated as a species of special concern under the federal Species at Risk Act in 2001 yet no further steps have been taken to protect its status - a recovery plan is long over due. The government needs to hear that protecting wolves is important to people like you! For more information about Eastern wolves, please click here. Herbicide use in Ontario's northern forests One example of the ongoing threats to our forests and forest communities is the aerial spraying of herbicides. This is a standard practice across Ontario's Boreal Forest - after clearcutting herbicides are sprayed to kill off all vegetation that 'competes' with the jack pine or spruce that are planted. This severely impacts biodiversity and the synthetic chemicals have been linked to reproductive changes in amphibians and also have potential health impacts for humans. Why is Ontario continuing with this dangerous practice when Quebec has banned it in forests being logged by many of the same companies? To learn more about this issue click here. To sign a petition click here. Photo: CPAWS Wildlands League / Ferrari Changing of the Seasons gathering in Temagami Over the weekend of September 18th, 2010 Alex Mathias, an Ojibway Elder, will host his annual Changing of the Seasons ceremony to celebrate the fall equinox on his traditional family territory in the Temagami region of Ontario. On Saturday there will be a Changing of the Seasons ceremony, a group potluck lunch, visits to Spirit Rock, and guided hikes through the old-growth forest. Attendees have the option of participating in group events after the ceremony, exploring the area on their own, or simply enjoying some quiet time on the lake. All are welcome! For more information about the event please click here. Join the Earthroots Action Team for our next volunteer night! Thursday July 29th, 6:30 PM Earthroots office - 401 Richmond St. W., Suite 410, Toronto, ON Earthroots will be holding a rally at Queen's Park at the end of September to demand greater accountability from the Provincial Government when it comes to protecting and managing our water. As part of the build up to the rally, Earthroots is hosting collaborative strategizing sessions with our volunteers and staff over the summer. We will discuss details, plans and messaging for the event. Get involved! Refreshments/snacks will be served. For more information please click here or contact Josh at 416-599-0152 x15 or joshg@earthroots.org Earthroots' Etsy Store - EarthrootsDesigns Check out Earthroots' Etsy store for a wide-assortment of hand-printed, one-of-a-kind t-shirts as well as special vintage pieces! All proceeds go to support Earthroots and our campaigns to protect Ontario's wilderness, wildlife and watersheds. Summer vintage clothing drive! Do you want to help support wilderness and wildlife protection without spending a dime? You can do this by simply donating a vintage item or two from your closet to Earthroots (all items must be 20+ years old and in good condition). These pieces will be sold through our Etsy store. For more information or to co-ordinate a drop-off or pick-up, please contact Audrey by e-mail: audrey@earthroots.org         Don't let Earthroots and the protection of Ontario's wilderness and wildlife become a budget cut this year! We need your financial contribution now more than ever. Please renew your support today through the secure services of CanadaHelps.org by clicking here.

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