In this Issue:
Join us Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the Lake Geneva Public Library's Smith Room for an Earth Day speaker panel to discuss the proposed Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and will continue until Noon. After the presentation, which will include Openlands policy director, Lenore Beyer-Clow, there will be an opportunity for a Q&A session with the audience...
From Openlands...
Upcoming Events
Earth
Day Speaker Panel
Lake Geneva Public Library: Smith Room
April 24, 2010
10:30 a.m - Noon
Memorial Day Fundraiser
Georgie B's, Fontana
May 29, 2010
Mai Tai No Tai
Lake Geneva Country Club
July 17, 2010
"A group of local citizens in Wisconsin and Illinois are proposing the establishment of a possible Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge. With the help of Openlands and Trust for Public Land, the Friends of Hackmatack have launched a bi-state effort to protect a regional landscape rich in key biological resources in northern McHenry County, Illinois and southern Walworth County, Wisconsin.
"The proposed refuge seeks to preserve rare and significant plants and wildlife, expand recreational opportunities, and promote a diverse and vibrant local economy for the region. Hackmatack provides a landscape-level conservation initiative that will connect preserved lands in Illinois in Wisconsin while affording the opportunity for local gateway communities to capitalize on compatible recreation and economic development."
Please join
us! For more information on the event, please contact us by email or
phone: (262) 275-5700.
For more information on Hackmatack, please visit http://www.hackmatacknwr.org/ and http://www.openlands.org/
For more information on the Conservancy's involvement in Hackmatack, please see our January E-Newsletter.
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It's that time
of year again! The Mai Tai No Tai preparations are well under way for
the big day July 17, 2010. This year, the Lake Geneva Country Club will
play host to what has become the Conservancy's largest fundraiser. We
are currently seeking sponsors for the event, and if you - like Gage Marine
- would like to promote your business while supporting the Conservancy,
contact Katie Sullivan
(262) 275-5700 for the list of sponsorship and donor opportunities. For
more information on the Mai Tai No Tai, visit our Mai
Tai Special Events Page.
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Join the 2010
Earth Hour on March 27, 2010, and along with hundreds of millions of people
around the world, call for action on climate change - by turning off the
lights for one hour. For more information on Earth Hour, please visit
their website.
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Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award
There is
still time to nominate the person you feel deserves the 2009 Citizen
of the Year award.
This award is presented to one member of each of our surrounding communities
- Fontana, Walworth and Williams Bay..
The criteria used in the selection process include:
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The nominee has personally helped the less fortunate and continues to do so.
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The nominee gives freely of his/her own time endeavoring to make the community a better place for others.
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The nominee volunteers for charities, community functions, hospitals, nursing homes, meals on wheels, etc.
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The nominee administers to the sick, elderly, or handicapped in the community.
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The nominee sets an example as a civic-minded, involved, caring, and empathetic model.
For more information, visit the Chamber's website.
The Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, WI will be host to a 3-day festival and exhibition featuring all things green July 16 through July 18, 2010. Presented by Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center in Delavan, WI. If you wish to participate as an exhibitor at this event, please visit their website.
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