RCEN Living History Series: David (Lobie) Daughton, from PEI's Eastern Co-operative Health Organization, talks about how he first got involved in the Network, and what its priorities should be moving forward.
Nature Conservancy protects valuable habitat in Prince County, PEI
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has successfully acquired 22 hectares of land on the Conway Sand Hills, in Prince County, Prince Edward Island. This project was secured in part with funding from Environment Canada's Natural Areas Conservation Program.
An Interview with Fashion & Earth’s Adrian Desbarats
Do you ever wonder about the people behind the websites you shop? You might be surprised at the very human and often inspirational stories behind the Web pages we take for granted.
PEI’s Global Wake-Up Call
Charlottetown - People are invited out for a "Global Wake-Up Call" in Prince Edward Island's capital city on Monday September 21, at 12:00 noon. The gathering will coincide with other such events in public places all around the world. These flashmob "wake-up call" events are designed to raise awareness and encourage our leaders to take action on climate change.
ECOPEI – Prince Edward Island’s environmental social network
Charlottetown - The Environmental Coalition of Prince Edward Island (ECO-PEI) is a community based action group formed in 1988. Their goal is to work in partnership to understand and improve the Island environment.
PEI contributes $120,000 to Leard’s Pond Restoration
PEI Premier Robert Ghiz recently announced provincial support for the restoration of Leard's Pond.
Eco-Friendly Fashions at Affordable Prices
As green clothing retailer Fashion & Earth gears up its inventory of organic clothing for its September opening, shoppers can sign up to receive notifications and an early bird discount at FashionandEarth.com.
Chef Michael to Host Fall Flavours – Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown - Chef Michael Smith is an Island original and Host of Food Network's new series Chef Abroad. From September 30 - October 5th, 2008 he's inviting food lovers to visit his home, in Prince Edward Island, to enjoy over 100 interactive culinary events as part of Fall Flavours - Prince Edward Island.
Sharon Labchuk: A Force of Nature Leading the Green Party of PEI
Sharon Labchuk is a force of nature. She is the founder and leader of the Green Party of PEI. She served as the campaign manager for Elizabeth May's successful campaign to become leader of the Green Party of Canada. And she served as the Co-Chair of the GPC Shadow Cabinet for the last two years that I was leader of the party.
The Enviro Church Conservation Project
Congregations in PEI are making themselves parables of success in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Churches are notoriously drafty buildings. But Prince Edward Island parishioners have seen the light when it comes to warmer pews on Sundays.
Carbon credits – Farmers Helping Farmers
Farmers Helping Farmers is a nationally recognized, award-winning organization of community-minded people with an agricultural background from Prince Edward Island.
PEI’s Island Nature Trust reprints booklet on etiquette in nature
A new outdoor etiquette booklet teaches people how to respect PEI lands. The book was produced by Island Nature Trust, which received a $2,300 grant from Shell Environmental Funds to reprint a booklet on outdoor ethics and etiquette.
