Diane Culhane, Chairman
DMCulh@verizon.net
508-660-1173

Click here for the GFWC Conservation Community Service Program from the GFWC Club Manual.
Click here for the Conservation Information Please pages.
Click here for the Conservation Report Cover Sheet.

For 2010 – 2012 GFWC’s Conservation Community Service Program is broken down into two functions – Collaboration and Partnership.  This is a change from the previous titles of Beautification and Resource Conservation.  I attempt to explain these new titles on the next page.   Just know that whatever activities you do to make your town environment cleaner and healthier are greatly appreciated by this humble Conservation Chairman!

      CONSERVATION COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM

Through the conservation program GFWC encourages federation members to gain an understanding and appreciation of the environment and the world’s resources.

The two new emphasis areas are Collaboration and Partnership:


COLLABORATION - Activities that involve enhancing the local community.

• Beautify your community- implement beautification projects in your town.  Plant, clean…
• Educate members and community - Invite speakers to your meetings, environmental scientists, educators or naturalists and consider inviting community members to attend.
• Reach out to public officials –  help with town recycling drives or Earth Day activities, learn town environmental policies and share with members.
• Work with other local groups – schools, scouts, churches.   Beautification, recycling projects…

PARTNERSHIP - Getting involved with specific national or international organizations which have materials, speakers, and kits designed for GFWC clubs.  These are:

• The Humane Society of the United States       www.HumaneSociety.org
• Kind News - Clubs are encouraged to provide this publication to schools in their communities through the “Adopt-a-Classroom” program.

Keep America Beautiful, Inc.   www.KAB.org
           Celebrate Keep America Beautiful Month in April
               Visit website to find local affiliate and participate in their activities.

A few websites worth checking out:    
www.PesticideInfo.org             www.FeeSeeds.com
www.AmericaInBloom.org      www.AFFoundation.org
www.EarthDay.org                    www.Earth911.com
MassRecycle.org/recyclingatschool.html