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Ecology Action Centre -- E-Newsletter 
November 2004   www.ecologyaction.ca 
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CONTENTS

(1) EAC GIFT IDEAS
  - Chemical-free Christmas Trees & Wreaths
  - EAC Gift Memberships
  - The Gift of Light
  - Cycle & Recycle Calendars

(2) EAC & PROJECT UPDATES
  - Some Hope for the Coast
  - 17-story Halifax Tower Appeal
  - New EAC Communications Coordinator

(3) UPCOMING EVENTS
  - Open House!
  - Volunteer Orientation

(4) GET INVOLVED
  - Join/Renew Your Membership
  - Join the Team That Interests You
  - Seeking Used Office Furniture
  - Seeking Used Paper
  - Help Spread the Word

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(1) EAC GIFT IDEAS
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CHEMICAL-FREE CHRISTMAS TREES & WREATHS 
-- ORDER YOURS TODAY!

Once again, we are selling beautiful, chemical-free 
Christmas trees and wreaths -- grown without herbicides, 
pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Get them for yourself, 
your friends or family!  We have two new tree suppliers 
this year, too. 

To order yours, visit our table at the Halifax Farmer's 
Market any of these four Saturdays: Nov. 13, 20, 27 
and Dec. 4.  Or give us a call at 429-2202.  Or, print the
order form at http://www.ecologyaction.ca and fax, mail or 
drop it off. Please order by Dec. 3 (or Dec. 4 at the market). 
Tree pick-up day this year will be Sat. Dec. 11, from 9 a.m. 
to 1 p.m., at Pier 20 behind the Westin Hotel in Halifax. 
Wreaths can be picked up separately at the market, or 
with your tree at Pier 20. 

EAC GIFT MEMBERSHIPS

Looking for a unique gift?  Give a gift that helps Nova 
Scotia's land, water and environment!  Recipients will 
receive a one year membership certificate, a subscription 
to our new and improved quarterly magazine - Between the 
Issues - and the opportunity to participate in Nova Scotia's 
largest and most active environmental organization! Just 
give us a call at (902) 429-2202, or drop by at any time 
(M-F, 9am-5pm). Membership prices: Student/Senior: $15; 
Regular: $30; Family/Contributing: $50; Supporting: $75; 
Sustaining: $120.

THE GIFT OF LIGHT

Looking for stocking stuffers?  Why not stop by EAC and 
pick up a handful of compact fluorescent (CF) light bulbs?  
They use 75-90% less energy than comparable incandescent 
bulbs. This cuts down on GHG emissions -- in NS we get 
over 70% of our electricity from coal.  Also, each bulb 
can save you up to $60 in energy costs! Plus, you'll be 
helping support the Energy Committee at EAC. 

CYCLE & RECYCLE CALENDAR 2005-2011-2022

This unique gift is attractive, interesting and inspiring! 
Two-wheeled transportation is healthy for people, 
communities, and the planet. Also available: TRAX 
bumper stickers -- "My other car is a bicycle". 

All these and more are available at the Ecology Action 
Centre (Mon. - Fri., 9am - 5pm). Or during our Open House, 
Thurs. Nov. 25, 4pm - 7pm, details below. We're in 
downtown Halifax, 1568 Argyle Street (at the corner 
of Blowers, 3rd floor, above the 'Subway'). Also available 
on tree pickup day, Sat. Dec. 11, at Pier 20, details above.
More information: (902) 429-2202.

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(2) EAC & PROJECT UPDATES
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SOME HOPE FOR THE COAST 

The Nova Scotia Coastal Coalition hosted a workshop 
called "Changing Tides: Towards a coastal protection 
strategy for Nova Scotia" in Cornwallis, NS from Nov. 5-7, 
2004.  This action-oriented event brought together over 
forty groups and individuals to take the first steps in 
developing a strategic plan for coastal protection in Nova 
Scotia.  The EAC's Coastal Issues Committee is a founding 
member of the Coastal Coalition, and was a key sponsor 
and organizer of the event.  For more information: 
http://www.ecologyaction.ca/coastal_issues/coastal_issues.shtm
coastal@ecologyaction.ca

URBAN ISSUES -- APPEAL THE 17-STORY HALIFAX TOWER

Contrary to HRM staff recommendations and Municipal Planning 
Strategy, Peninsula Community Council voted to allow a 17-story 
building on Grafton Street. Any building in this area below the 
Citadel should have a maximum of four to seven stories. We 
encourage you to assist with the EAC presentation at the 
public hearings in January, or speak out as an individual. For 
more information: Graham Read, gcread@chebucto.ns.ca 479-1375 
or Susanna Cheng, trax@ecologyaction.ca , tel. (902) 429-2202.
Related: http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/heritage.trust/htns_citadel
EAC: http://ecologyaction.ca/urban_issues/urban_issues.shtm
Comm. Council: http://www.halifax.ca/commcoun/cc.html
http://www.halifax.ca/commcoun/pcc/pcc.html  (July 12 minutes)
NSUARB: http://www.nsuarb.ca/

EAC WELCOMES NEW COMMUNICATIONS 
COORDINATOR

The EAC welcomes Peter Blanchard, our new full-time 
Communications and Outreach Coordinator. Peter started 
with us just last week. He will be involved with supporting 
and increasing membership; volunteer coordination; and
communications including the EAC website, e-newsletter, 
quarterly magazine and more. Feel free to drop by and say 
hello, or come to the Open House on November 25 -- details 
below. You can also contact Peter by phone at the EAC, 
(902) 429-2202.

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(3) UPCOMING EVENTS
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EAC OPEN HOUSE!

When: Thursday November 25, 4 pm - 7 pm
Where: EAC, 1568 Argyle Street, Halifax 
(corner of Blowers, top floor above 'Subway')

You are invited to our open house! Come meet EAC staff 
and volunteers, learn about our projects and programs, ask 
questions and share your ideas. While you're here, take a 
look at our displays and resources, take home some 
literature, or borrow a video!  The Christmas gifts 
mentioned above will also be available. Can't make it 
on the 25th? You're welcome to drop by anytime 
Monday to Friday, 9 to 5pm.

EAC VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

When: Monday November 22, 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: The EAC - 1568 Argyle Street, top floor
Contact: Peter Blanchard, (902) 429-2202

Whether you'd like to volunteer with us, or are just curious, 
this event is for you! There is a tremendous variety of ways 
you could get involved with EAC -- a little or a lot. 
Whatever your schedule, interests or skills, we could use 
your help! Come to this orientation to learn about the 
EAC and how you can make a difference. 

Can't make it on the 22nd? Drop by the EAC to fill out a 
volunteer form, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Or call 
our Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Peter 
Blanchard, (902) 429-2202, to discuss the possibilities!

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(4) GET INVOLVED
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YOUR MEMBERSHIP MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

If you're not a member -- or if your membership has
expired -- please consider joining today! We depend on 
membership to maintain our strong *independent* voice.
Please fill in and return the membership form 
http://www.ecologyaction.ca/docs/memberform.pdf
or call us to join or renew by VISA or MasterCard.  
Questions? Call the EAC Membership Coordinator,
Peter Blanchard, at (902) 429-2202. 

JOIN THE TEAM/COMMITTEE THAT INTERESTS YOU

All are welcome! Drop in on a meeting to see what's 
happening -- and find out where you could fit in.

* COASTAL ISSUES - last Thursday of each month, 6:30pm
Tony Bowron (902) 422-0199 / coastal@ecologyaction.ca
* ENERGY - 3rd Tuesday of each month, 5:15pm
Howlan Mullally (902) 422-0199 / energy@ecologyaction.ca
* FOOD ACTION - 3rd Monday, every 2nd month, 4:30pm
Sylvia Mangalam (902) 835-8460 / aw361@chebucto.ns.ca
* MARINE ISSUES - last Wednesday of each month, 5:30pm
Mark Butler (902) 429-2202 / action@ecologyaction.ca
* TRANSPORTATION - 1st Monday of each month, 5:15pm
Angela Bischoff, Susanna Cheng or Rebecca O'Brien
(902) 429-0924 / trax@ecologyaction.ca
* URBAN ISSUES - 3rd Thursday of each month, 5:30pm
David Aalders (902) 477-6514 / daalders@ns.sympatico.ca
* WILDERNESS - 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:00pm
Raymond Plourde (902) 429-2202 / wilderness@ecologyaction.ca
or Minga O'Brien (902) 429-1335 / forests@ecologyaction.ca
* MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE - call for meeting date & time
Peter Blanchard (902) 429-2202 / membermail@ecologyaction.ca
* BETWEEN THE ISSUES (EAC's quarterly magazine) - call for details
Peter Blanchard (902) 429-2202 / membermail@ecologyaction.ca

Meetings are held at the EAC, 1568 Argyle St. in downtown
Halifax (corner of Blowers, 3rd floor, above the 'Subway').

SEEKING USED OFFICE FURNITURE & SUPPLIES

Have you replaced your office furniture lately?  If so, 
the EAC would be very happy to receive office 
furniture that you are not using.  We are especially 
interested in comfy office (computer) chairs so our staff 
and volunteers keep their backs and wrists healthy.  We are 
also interested in donations of small bookshelves and wall 
shelves and other items that help keep an office organized.  
Please contact Carla Vandenberg at eac@ecologyaction.ca

SEEKING USED PAPER

What's even better than recycling? Reuse and reduce! We're 
looking for 8.5 x 11 paper that has been printed on one side, 
to use in our printer and photocopier. Please drop off clean,
unwrinkled paper to the EAC (M-F 9am-5pm). For larger 
quantities, we can arrange a pickup. Call Carla or Peter 
at 429-2202 for details. 

HELP SPREAD THE WORD!

Please feel free to circulate this newsletter to your friends 
and colleagues. And invite your friends and acquaintances 
to our Open House! We'd also love it if you could post or 
distribute our Chemical-Free Christmas Trees poster 
at your school, church or workplace. Download it here:
http://www.ecologyaction.ca/docs/christmastreeposter.doc

OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Come to our Open House (Thurs. Nov. 25) or Volunteer 
Orientation (Mon. Nov. 22), details above. Or drop by
the EAC (address below). Or, contact Peter Blanchard 
at the EAC, (902) 429-2202. 

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MORE INFORMATION / CONTACT US
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If you are interested in finding out more about any of the 
above, or other EAC initiatives, please visit our website 
at http://www.ecologyaction.ca , drop by, or contact 
us at your convenience. 

Thank you for your interest and support!

--
ECOLOGY ACTION CENTRE
1568 Argyle Street, 3rd Floor
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2B3
Phone: (902) 429-2202
Fax: (902) 422-6410
http://www.ecologyaction.ca



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