Do you ever wonder what more you can do to help the environment? Are you looking for additional ways beyond reduce, reuse and recycle? Here is one way we all can help.
Go to EarthPlantsTheFuture.org
On the site, trees can be purchased for $5 each to be planted by EARTH University of Costa Rica on June 5. In addition, site visitors can “plant” free trees in a virtual forest. For every 20 virtual trees planted, the activity’s sponsors will donate one real tree to be planted on June 5. Also available on the website is information on how to join existing tree planting activities organized by EARTH alumni around the world and other ways to get involved in the event.
June 5th, World Environment Day is coming up soon. World Environment Day was founded in 1972 by the United Nations to increase worldwide awareness of the environment with the aim to encourage political attention and action. Through World Environment Day (WED), the UN hopes people will not only realize their responsibility, but also their power to become agents for change in support of sustainable and equitable development worldwide.
How does this relate to travelers, Costa Rica and Nature Vacations?
Tourism is the number one industry in Costa Rica. No matter what the aim of the traveler to Costa Rica, it is undeniable that the natural wonders of Costa Rica are involved: beaches, rain forest, cloud forest, volcanoes, estuaries, and all the splendid flora and fauna they are home to. Worldwide coverage has been given to the importance of preserving the world’s rain forests for quite some time now. We can all be agents of change by getting involved and planting trees, locally wherever you live, and virtually to contribute to the tropical forests you have visited and enjoy, or one day will visit. It benefits all of us to preserve Costa Rica’s natural treasures.
“Planting trees is a simple act with a big impact. We hope this project will raise awareness of global climate change issues and unite people around the world in a common cause,” affirms José Zaglul, President of EARTH University.
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2010, EARTH University (www.earth.ac.cr) was founded with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the Government of Costa Rica to prepare young people from economically-depressed communities in Latin America, the Caribbean and other regions, including Africa and Asia, to become agents for change in their communities. EARTH offers a four-year undergraduate program in agricultural sciences and natural resources management, providing a world-class scientific and technical education that emphasizes values, ethics, entrepreneurship and environmental and social commitment. Through the generous support of donors, EARTH University provides opportunities to young people who want to make a difference in the world but lack the financial resources for higher education.
EARTH Plants the FutureSponsors
NatureVacations and NatureAir are proud to recognize other companies that have contributed to sustainable practices here in beautiful Costa Rica. NatureAir is the world’s first carbon Neutral airline and has been offsetting 100% of emissions since day one through our own contributions, which include tree planting and sequestering tropical rain forest in the Osa Peninsula. By planning a vacation with NatureVacations and by flying NatureAir you contribute to sustainable practices here in Costa Rica including not only the Carbon Neutral program but also our efforts in recycling, biodiesel usage, Nature Kids, and our sustainable tourism policy as well.
Find out more about Eco Travel in Costa Rica
Offset your carbon footprint when you travel by simply flying NatureAir and booking a Carbon Neutral package with NatureVacations. Customize your own green package with the help of our travel designers who know which hotels and tour operators practice sustainability. Plant a tree while you are here, or when you get home!
