Para La Tierra 2007
A Weekend of Educational and Fundraising Events
On behalf of the Three-Wattled Bellbird and the other Creatures of the RainForest
Friday, September 14 – Sunday, September 16, 2007
The Bellbird Project
Five years ago with Costa Rican biologists and conservationists, we established “Bosque para Siempre,” the Forever Forest, a migratory corridor critical to the survival of indigenous birds and neo-tropical migrants from Vermont. The endangered three-wattled bellbird represents the unique nature of this biologically diverse habitat, where without immediate preservation efforts many bird and animal species, including songbirds from Vermont, are threatened with extinction. We are working to preserve this refuge for migrating and resident species in perpetuity and reforest the destroyed acres. To date, we have purchased 50.2 acres of land and planted over 3,000 trees from our nursery.
Bonk for the Bellbirds
An evening of family fun and games, music, and a splendid rain forest court
Friday, September 14
Games: from 5:00-6:30pm
Pomfret Elementary School, Pomfret, VT
Games by donation
Selections from our fabulous silent auction
Beauty for the Bellbirds
A reception and art show by youth and well-knowVermont and other artists reflecting the magnificence of the environment and representing a wide variety of styles and mediums. The reception will feature live music by Biz Alessi and refreshments. Artists include Eric Aho, Ben Andrews, Barbara Bartlett, Matt Brown, Ashley Bryan, Charlet Davenport, Anne Dean, Bill Ellis, Marylou Ewasko, Sabra Field, James Frazier, Mark Howard, WmB Hoyt, Henry Isaacs, Peggy Kannenstine, Barbara Kaufman, Susan Keegin, Michael McGovern, George Lawrence, Nika Meyers, Charlotte Moquin, Murray Ngoima, Jim Robinson, Maya Robinson, Peter Rudolph, Hugh Shackleton, Glenn Suokko, Wink Willet, and Edith Wright.
Reception: Saturday, September 15, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Art Show: September 14, 15, 16, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Ben Andrews and C. James Frazier Gallery, 51 Central Street, Woodstock (downtown corner of High St and Central St),
Para la Tierra
Sunday, September 16
Moose Pond Farm, Atwood Lane, Woodstock, VT
The chefs of Three Tomatoes Trattoria help offer a delicious feast to celebrate the biodiversity of local farms and the rain forest. Al Alessi will provide live music throughout the dinner. The Change the World Kids will premier their presentation “RARE: Research, Action, Results, and the Environment,” biologists from Costa Rica, a fabulous silent auction with many pieces form Costa Rica, and dancing on the floor or under the stars. Tickets are $100 per person and are fully tax deductible through the generosity of our supporters. Reservations can be made by phone (802) 457-2622 or by email changetheworldkids@yahoo.com.
Directions from Woodstock: Route 12N for approx. three miles. Turn left onto North Bridgewater Road across from the Prosper Grange. After approx. two miles, turn left onto Atwood Lane. Bear left, go one mile, and Moose Pond Farm is on left.
Endorsers
Audubon Vermont
The Costa Rican Ornithological Association
Monteverde Institute
National Museum of Costa Rica
Ranario Frog Pond of Monteverde
Research and Preservation for Costa Rica
Slow Food USA
Three Tomatoes Trattoria
United States Department of Fish and Wildlife
Vermont Fresh Network
Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Vital Communities
Zoo New England
Organized by the Change the World Kids
The Change the World Kids are an energetic group of youth in middle and high school dedicated to making the world a better place. Over the past nine years, they have provided thousands of hours of volunteer service, locally and globally, and have been awarded grants for original projects. In these tumultuous times, they believe that one can – and must – make a difference!
Alex Abraham
Biz Alessi
Weston Atwood
Abi Brown
Zac Brown
Willa Deeley
Chloe Dickinson
Jordan Fields
Tyler Gillingham
Clara Gray
Mary Griffin
Luke Hanson
Monique Hanson
Kyler Huffett
Zoe Isaacs
Julian Jantos
Sydney Jantos
Mary Kanzler
Eleanor Keats
Andrew Kennedy
Ian Lacroix
Annie Leiter
Sophie Leiter
Nika Meyers
Phebe Meyers
Emma Parker
Geordie Parker
Zoe Parker
Ben Scheu
Maya Robinson
Michela Simpson
Toben Traver
Paul Wright
The Change the World Kids
1046 Atwood Lane Woodstock, VT 05091 802-457-2622
www.changetheworldkids.com
changetheworldkids@yahoo.com