We raised over $14,000 during para la Tierra 2011, our annual fundraiser benefitting our Bosque para Siempre project in Costa Rica and Vermont! Bosque para Siempre is our flagship project, providing migratory corridors for neotropical birds (our migrating songbirds) and native rain forest species. To date we’ve helped purchase 72.3 acres of conserved land, and have partnered with other organizations and families to create hundreds of hectares of safe rain and cloud forest for these birds.

Para la Tierra is a series of events, usually on one weekend, but Hurricane Irene changed the schedule this year! We held our first two events to give a voice to the benefits of conservation and the power of creativity and community. Bonk for the Bellbirds, a sidewalk chalk drawing extravaganza in downtown Woodstock, VT enabled people of all ages to beautify the village sidewalks of Woodstock. In the midst of flood relief, drawing on the sidewalks was a fun and beautiful way to raise awareness about international environmental efforts and raise spirits during a stressful time in the community. Some drawings advocated for a reduction of
carbon in our atmosphere, which we contribute to through our reforestation efforts.

Beauty for the Bellbirds, a fun booth full of award winning youth art with a focus on the environment, also was held as scheduled. Change the World Kids members and Alums created a variety of pieces for the show, including photographs and a large scale piece titled “Migration” that utilized handmade paper. In addition to the artwork, we featured Fair Trade Costa Rican coffee, our signature homemade Plastic Bag Dryers, and other goodies.

Our gala dinner was held at the Woodstock Inn and Resort Country Club where guests enjoyed a five-course gourmet meal prepared by Chef Greg Farrell, a full silent auction, and an exclusive presentation of CTWK reforestation efforts. It was an awesome evening. Check out our photo gallery!

If you were unable to attend but wish to still contribute to our efforts to improve biodiversity, please feel free to donate via PayPal on our website.

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