Garden Of The Gods in Colorado

Hello I just came back from Colorado which was welcome change from the oven heat in Texas. We visited a nature park called “Garden of the Gods” that has a beautiful collection of sandstone structures that have been around literally for thousands of years.

It is a gift to Colorado by rail road magnate Charles Elliot Perkins in 1909 with the following conditions that are adhered to till today:

1. The garden would never change its name from Garden of the Gods.

2. There would never be any entrance fee charged to the public.

3. No alcohol is allowed in the park or sold there. 

4. No manmade structure is built there unless it was directly connected to the administration of the park.

There is talk of regulating the number of visitors at any given time because it’s so popular. This 480 acre park is popular with walkers, trekkers, rock climbers, cyclists and horse riders. 

What a generous gesture from a man who started as a clerk and ended his career as the president! 

This is how the West was won by men with foresight. 

Grant 

Interview with Grant

Recently, Grant Pereira, the founder of The Green Volunteers was being interviewed by Our Better World on his efforts on conservation work both local and overseas for over 40 years.  Whether be it for the environment, ocean or land.  Let's hear what Grant has to say.

https://www.ourbetterworld.org/a-wild-life/resources/volunteering-good-wildlife-good-soul

Green Volunteers & Navayagum Spiritual Group @ Tampines Eco Garden

On 8th November 2014, Navayagum Spiritual Group help Green Volunteers at Tampines Eco Garden. 

Green symbolized: Sincerity, White: Purity and Orange: Spirituality  

After morning hard work, kind volunteers treated us with home cooked vegetarian meal for lunch!

Sambar sadham; Coriander with tomato as gravy. (Purely Vegan) 

                                   

Green Volunteers would like to send thanks and gratitude to individual members from Navayagum spiritual Group for the time and hard work and time they spent at Tampines Eco Garden!. 

Ubin Day 2014

Ubin Day was last celebrated more than a decade ago in 2003.  This year, Ubin Day is happening with lots of fun-filled activities lining up on 30th November (Sunday) on the beautiful island.  Pulau Ubin is an island located on the North-Eastern part of Singapore and about 10 mins away from the boat ride.  Bring your family and friends to join us on this special occasion!  For details of the activities, please visit the website http://ubinday2014.wix.com/ubin.

Designed by Rebecca Lee

 

Ubin Day 30 November 2014

Mangrove clean-up activity at Sungei Api-Api

Sungei Api-api and its river bank is home to many native and migratory birds, otters and other animals important to the eco-system. With waste thrown into the sea and increasing development around the area, the mangroves are getting more polluted than it is naturally created to handle, threatening the homes of these animals and the ecosystem that thrives.

Mangroves protect shorelines from damaging storm and hurricane winds, waves, and floods. Mangroves also help prevent erosion by stabilizing sediments with their tangled root systems. They maintain water quality and clarity, filtering pollutants and trapping sediments originating from land. They also serve as valuable nursery areas for shrimp, crustaceans, mollusks, and fishes.

Do come along with your family and friends and do your part for the environment, to understand the importance of protecting our fragile eco-system and lastly, to have fun!

This event is organised by The Green Volunteers & Sea Shepherd Singapore.Please register for the activity by emailing:whitecokatoo@gmail.com with your full name, mobile number and name of friends/family members participating.

Date: Sunday, 28 September 2014
Time: 0830 am

Meeting point:
Pasir Ris Carpark C; Wash up/Toilet area

Things to bring:
- Water bottle
- Gloves
- Diving boots or well-covered shoes (no slippers/sandals!)
- Tongs
- Insect repellent
- Cap/hat
- Sunglasses
- Poncho/Raincoat
- extra set of clothes to change after
- Smiles, enthusiasm and friends!

(We will be providing trash bags. Some gloves too but it will not be enough to go around, so please do bring your own gloves and tongs if possible, thank you!)

Mangrove cleanup @ Sungei Api-Api, Pasir Ris park

Sungei Api-api and its river bank is home to many native and migratory birds, otters and other animals important to the eco-system. With waste thrown into the sea and increasing development around the area, the mangroves are getting more polluted than it is naturally created to handle, threatening the homes of these animals and the ecosystem that thrives.

Mangroves protect shorelines from damaging storm and hurricane winds, waves, and floods. Mangroves also help prevent erosion by stabilizing sediments with their tangled root systems. They maintain water quality and clarity, filtering pollutants and trapping sediments originating from land. They also serve as valuable nursery areas for shrimp, crustaceans, mollusks, and fishes.

Do come along with your family and friends and do your part for the environment, to understand the importance of protecting our fragile eco-system and lastly, to have fun!

This event is organised by The Green Volunteers & Sea Shepherd Singapore.

***NOTE***
Please register for the activity by EMAIL.

Date: Sunday, 29th June 2014
Time: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
Meeting point:
Pasir Ris Carpark C: Wash up/Toilet area (near Gallop stable)

Things to bring:
- Water bottle
- Gloves
- Diving boots or well-covered shoes (no slippers/sandals!)
- Tongs
- Insect repellent
- Cap/hat
- Sunglasses
- Poncho/Raincoat
- extra set of clothes to change after
- Smiles, enthusiasm and friends!

(We will be providing trash bags. Some gloves too but it will not be enough to go around, so please do bring your own gloves and tongs if possible, thank you!)