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Strength in numbers.
Local Resources and Beyond
Our group would like to recognizes our friends and fellow organizations in this alphabetical directory. We have also grouped them into categories: Food, Sustainable Living, and Wilderness organizations.
AGSHEN
The mission of AGSHEN is to promote initiatives that foster unity and cooperation among all those working to create a sustainable healthy environment. AKA "One with the Earth"Alaska Wilderness League
"The Alaska Wilderness League is the only organization working full-time, in Washington, D.C., to defend and protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and other wilderness-quality lands in Alaska."Alliance for Sustainable Communities - Lehigh Valley
This organizations mission is to promote strategies and concepts that can be adopted or incorporated into efforts by community leaders, businesses, professional organizations, citizen groups, and government entities among others that will have as its chief objective sustainability.The Berks County Conservancy
"Established as a non-profit membership organization in 1974, with a mission to preserve Berks County's unique cultural and environmental heritage for the benefit of future generations."Berks County Nature
"This site contains information about programs, field trips, exhibits and organizations relating to natural history in and around Berks County, Pennsylvania. Programs and events are open to the public."Berks County Recycling
For information on where to recycle and what is accepted visit this site.The Blue Mountain Eagle Hiking Club
Local Appalachian Trail club, promotes forest and wildlife preservation as well as hiking, camping, and appreciation of nature.Endangered Species Coalition
"As the guardian of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), the Endangered Species Coalition (ESC) speaks on endangered species issues for some 380 environmental, conservation, religious, scientific, humane, sporting and business groups around the country."The Future of Food
"An indepth look into the controversy over genetically modified foods." Includes information about the film and an excellent resources section.Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
An international center for conservation, education, and research about raptors. Located in Kempton, PA.Mid Atlantic Renewable Energy Association (MEREA) Pennsylvania Renewable Energy Festival Our goal is to inform and educate ourselves and the public on renewable energy production, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through meetings, workshops, educational materials, and energy fairs.
Maidencreek Watershed Association
The Maiden Creek Watershed Association is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to promote awareness of the Maiden Creek Watershed as a valuable resource through community education and monitoring.Natural Resources Defense Council
"NRDC uses law, science, and the support of more than 500,000 members nationwide to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things."Organic Consumers Association (OCA)
The Organic Consumers Association and GreenPeople.org have compiled one of the world's largest directories of green and organic businesses. You may find their Buying Guide especially helpful.Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA)
Non-profit organization whose mission is “promoting profitable farms which produce healthy food for all people while respecting the natural environment.”Pennsylvania Certified Organic
"A membership-based non-profit organization that educates and certifies Pennsylvania-based producers, processors and handlers of organic crops, wild crops, livestock and livestock products."Red Creek Wildlife Center
Our mission is to provide a charitable, legal and humane service to the general public, veterinarians, animal shelters and humane organizations, and state and local wildlife officials by providing a facility to refer or bring orphaned, sick or injured wildlife for care, husbandry, medical treatment and eventual release back to their wild and natural habitat, otherwise referred to as wildlife rehabilitation.Reading, PA Freecycle website
Don't throw away unwanted items, offer them for free at the Freecycle web site. Requires registration to use.Sierra Club's True Cost of Food Campaign
Learn about the true costs involved in eating mass marketed food.Walk and Bike Berks County
A new non-profit organization helping local individuals and communities promote alternative methodsWilderness Society
"Dedicated to preserving America's wilderness through action and public education."
Food
For more information about the following groups please visit see their alphabetical listing or visit their website.The Future of Food
Organic Consumers Association (OCA)
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA)
Pennsylvania Certified Organic
Sierra Club's True Cost of Food Campaign
For more information about the following groups please visit see their alphabetical listing or visit their website.
AGSHEN
Alliance for Sustainable Communities - Lehigh Valley
The Berks County Conservancy
Berks County Nature
Berks County Recycling
Mid Atlantic Renewable Energy Association (MEREA) Reading, PA Freecycle website
Walk and Bike Berks County
For more information about the following groups please visit see their alphabetical listing or visit their website.
Alaska Wilderness League
Endangered Species Coalition
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Natural Resources Defense Council
Red Creek Wildlife Center
Wilderness Society
World Wildlife Fund
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