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The Fluvarium

flurvarium_logo.gifThe Quidi Vidi/Rennie’s River Development Foundation (QVRRDF) promotes responsible stewardship through education, raises awareness of the nature of freshwater systems, provides leadership in urban watershed management and operates The Fluvarium as a public centre for environmental education. The Fluvarium delivers an environmental education program to over 10,000 school children annually.
The Fluvarium is a project of the QVRRDF, a non-profit, charitable organization, formed in 1985, to restore and enhance the area along Rennie’s River and Quidi Vidi Lake, in the heart of St. John’s. The QVRRDF is responsible for the development of a 7.5 km walking trail system along Rennie’s River/Quidi Vidi Lake.
Visit the web site: http://fluvarium.ca

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The E-Update – May 12, 2008

The E-UPDATE – May 12, 2008

The Newfoundland and Labrador Environment Network
A Network of more than 30 Member Groups: Many Voices for the Environment

In this E-update you will find:

EVENTS
1. Public Forum with St. John’s Mayoral Candidates, May 13
2. Public Hearing on Sprung Greenhouse Site, May 21
3. International Day for Biodiversity Lecture at MUN Botanical Garden, May 22
4. Gardening with Native Plants Workshop, May 27
5. Take a Guided Tour of E-Learning Resources at The Charities File, May 29
6. Ocean Net’s Green Community Challenge Launch, July 19

ACTION
7. Right on Canada – Call to Action on Biofuels – Bill C-33
8. Take Action Against Genetically Modified Trees
9. Public Comment Requested on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Transshipment and Storage Terminal in Placentia Bay

OPPORTUNITIES
10.  Farm Apprenticeships in the Maritimes
11.  Evergreen Grants
12.  Job Opportunities with Conservation Corps
13.  Job Opportunity – East Coast Environmental Law Executive Director
14.  Wellness Coalition Grants
15.  Discount on Public Opinion Research for Environmental Non-Profits
16.  New Online Fundraising Resource Introduced
17.  Google Offers Services and Tutorials to Nonprofits

NEWS
18. Development NGOs Applaud Passing of Foreign Aid Bill
19. Canadian Environment Network E-Bulletin

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