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April 30th is Save the Frogs Day
Apr 26, 2011
Focus: Endangered Species
Action Request: Visit - online
Location: Madagascar

http://www.tree-nation.com/econews/795

A day to celebrate (and save) the world’s amphibians.

Friday, April 30th is for the frogs: educational programs, conservation walks with experts, frog leaping races, and the world’s first protest to save frogs are all planned for the world’s 2nd Annual Save the Frogs Day. Organized by the non-profit SAVE THE FROGS!, events are so far planned in 15 countries on every continent besides Antarctica—fittingly the only continent that lacks amphibians.


When asked why frogs matter, Kriger says: “I could tell you that frogs are bioindicators; that they eat ticks, mosquitoes and flies that spread diseases and damage our crops; that a large number of our pharmaceuticals are derived from frogs; that frogs provide innumerable ecosystem services to humans. All that is true, but those are all selfish reasons.”

The real reason?

“Frogs are an integral part of our existence on the planet, and they have as much right to inhabit the Earth as we do,” Kriger concludes.

 

 
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Posted: Apr 26, 2011 6:37pm
Join the World March for Peace & Nonviolence
Aug 25, 2009

Friends please join this worldwide march for peace and support the september 11 families for peaceful tomorrows

Starting in New Zealand, the march will cover 6 continents. Endorsed by hundreds of organizations, the World March is "a call to all people to unite efforts and take responsibility for changing the world, to overcome their personal violence, and to work in their immediate environments, and as far as their influence may reach."  Plan or participate in events in your area.  Please, let us know what you are doing so we can share the good news with other members and the wider world. Walking a way on the path to peace will bring courage and hope to all of us.  Whatever you do, please,  spread the word! Details at: www.theworldmarch.org

 

http://www.change.org/september_11_families_for_peaceful_tomorrows/actions/view/join_the_world_march_for_peace_nonviolence

Started by September 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows

http://www.theworldmarch.org/

http://www.change.org/september_11_families_for_peaceful_tomorrows

 
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