Tonight we will be celebrating the success of St. Marys as a "living
green" community. Please join us. It will be fun, inspiring, and
educational (great refreshments too). Be sure and bring the kids.
Here's the scoop: Tonight, Tuesday, October 28.
7 p.m. in the City Economic Building at 400 Osborne Street.
Call 912-729-1103 for more information.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
St. Marys EarthKeepers Host First Annual Celebration
ST. Marys, GA—In recognition of the one-year anniversary of bringing curbside recycling to St. Marys and the success of other initiatives, St. Marys EarthKeepers is hosting a special celebration event on October 28, 2008. The public is encouraged to attend the event which will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Economic Building at 400 Osborne Street.
The agenda for the evening includes entertainment, information, and inspiration as well as complimentary refreshments.
Children will be an integral part of the event line-up as St. Marys EarthKeepers prepare to launch a Junior EarthKeepers division. A musical performance by elementary school students, student project presentations, a Cumberland Island wilderness tour update, Go Green Osprey report, discussion of EarthKeepers accomplishments and goals, and a stirring presentation from Mother Earth herself are all part of the evening's festivities.
The gathering will culminate with a brainstorming session that encourages the community's input for better Earthkeeping in St. Marys and surrounding areas.
According to St. Marys EarthKeepers chair, Frank Quinby, the event is designed to get the community involved in efforts that will ultimately make all residents better Earth stewards.
"Our vision has always been to create a community that is sensitive to the needs of an increasingly threatened environment and address those needs in a timely and effective manner," Quinby stated.
For more information about St. Marys EarthKeepers, visit www.stmarysearthkeepers.com. Interested parties are encouraged to call 912-729-1103 with ideas about how to help develop Coastal Georgia into an excellent example of a sustainable green community.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Become an official Earthkeeper
Thank you for your interest and support. The St. Marys EarthKeepers
have attained a gratifying level of success within the community due
to the commitment of people like you: people who are aware of the
fragile nature of our environment and are willing and eager to
demonstrate their good stewardship by effecting positive change.
have attained a gratifying level of success within the community due
to the commitment of people like you: people who are aware of the
fragile nature of our environment and are willing and eager to
demonstrate their good stewardship by effecting positive change.
Curbside recycling is now a reality in St. Marys, and this represents
a massive step forward for us all. Increasingly, neighboring
communities are contacting the EarthKeepers for support and guidance
as they strive to implement recycling programs of their own. The
ripple-effect of Change is a formidable force and, once citizens
witness the benefits of being proactive, the sense of empowerment and
pride serves to propel us into a promising future.
But there is much still to be done. Education is an on-going process:
educating our children, our commercial sector, tomorrow's leaders and
our community. Though the recycling compliance rate is extraordinary
high (for which we can all be proud), we still have a long road to
travel.
The EarthKeepers' presence at festivals, special events, City Hall,
our schools, and work-places serves to remind us all of our shared
responsibilities as global citizens. Change comes from within. It
begins in our own homes and hearts – and the joining of hands within
our communities.
The St. Marys EarthKeepers is a grass-roots organization that was
born of the love of our unique local environment. As are all such
entities and organizations, St. Marys EarthKeepers' genesis is found
in the sharing of thoughts and ideas…and we warmly welcome your
participation.
Our goals are:
• To work within the community to identify areas of environmental
concern.
• To inform all members of the community as to the nature of these
concerns and the planned approach to addressing them.
• To work closely with local, state and federal associations,
agencies and groups in order that we may better affect positive
environmental change.
• To plan and participate in special events and activities that
celebrate and preserve the environmental quality of St. Marys.
• To promote results-oriented public-interest activism that protects
and enhances the environment of St. Marys.
We invite you to join us as we move into a brighter tomorrow. Your
membership in the St. Marys EarthKeepers means that you are given a
voice—and the tools to change the path of the future.
Please visit our website at www.stmarysearthkeepers.com . Here you
will find intriguing environmental facts, updated news regarding the
efforts of the EarthKeepers, and a membership form. Membership levels
range from $5 to $5,000, but the knowledge that you're CHANGING THE
WORLD IS PRICELESS! We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you so very much for taking the time to consider the importance
of your becoming an official EarthKeeper.
Sincerely,
Frank Quinby, Chairm
St. Marys EarthKeepers
Thursday, September 18, 2008
upcoming events
It's been almost one year since our triumph of bringing curbside
recycling to St. Marys. I'm happy to report that St. Marys is still
experiencing a well above average participation rate. Please make a
note of two upcoming events for the St. Marys EarthKeepers:
1)October 4 Rock Shrimp Festival Parade--Once again, we would love to
show the community our unified spirit and showcase our continued
mission. Please let me know if you can walk or ride in the parade. We
will have several golf carts.
2)October 28-Annual EarthKeepers Gathering at 7 pm in the Economic
Building 400 Osborne Street. I will send out a notice closer to the
date detailing the agenda. We're hoping for a big turnout as we
launch our membership drive. Two items the board has been working on
are: Commercial and school recycling programs.
Best regards to all. Looking forward to seeing everyone in October.
Barbara Ryan
912-729-1103
recycling to St. Marys. I'm happy to report that St. Marys is still
experiencing a well above average participation rate. Please make a
note of two upcoming events for the St. Marys EarthKeepers:
1)October 4 Rock Shrimp Festival Parade--Once again, we would love to
show the community our unified spirit and showcase our continued
mission. Please let me know if you can walk or ride in the parade. We
will have several golf carts.
2)October 28-Annual EarthKeepers Gathering at 7 pm in the Economic
Building 400 Osborne Street. I will send out a notice closer to the
date detailing the agenda. We're hoping for a big turnout as we
launch our membership drive. Two items the board has been working on
are: Commercial and school recycling programs.
Best regards to all. Looking forward to seeing everyone in October.
Barbara Ryan
912-729-1103
Thursday, April 17, 2008
EarthKeepers Saturday
>
> As part of the Great American Cleanup, the St. Marys EarthKeepers
> will be meeting this Saturday (April 19) at 10 am at the Waterfront
> Park to clean up downtown. It will require only about 2 hours of
> your time, so please help us. I know many of you participated in
> the river cleanup which was a huge success, but we need you one
> more time (this year). Let me know if you, friends, neighbors, or
> anyone who wants to be a good EarthKeeper can help this Saturday by
> calling me at 912-729-1103 or emailing barbara@stmarysmagazine.com.
> Also, on Saturday evening, just before the free movie in the park,
> we will present the winners of the EarthKeeping Poster Contest.
> Hope to see you Saturday morning and Saturday evening. 'PS/please
> scroll down to view other associated events.
> Georgia Cities Week
> Kickoff: April 19th at Howard Gilman Waterfront Park,
> Downtown St. Marys
> Schedule of All Events for the 19th:
> Celebrate Spring with Century 21 Tri-City Realty – Howard Gilman
> Waterfront Park: From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m enjoy refreshments,
> carnival games, 70 ft. inflatable obstacle course, face painting
> and more! All FREE to the Public! For more info call: 912-729-5321.
> Great American Cleanup – Downtown St. Marys: Beginning at 10
> a.m. the St. Marys EarthKeepers group will meet at the Howard
> Gilman Waterfront Park in an effort to beautify the downtown area.
> Volunteers will pick up trash in the park and other areas of
> downtown. For more info call: 912-729-1103.
> City Vehicle Display – Howard Gilman Waterfront Park: From 10
> a.m. until
> 2 p.m. visit the display of city vehicles including the new St.
> Marys police car, emergency recovery vehicle (formerly a Dragoon),
> and the shiny new street sweeper. Kids of all ages will delight in
> the impressive Quint 7 turntable ladder fire truck (quint, meaning
> the truck has five fire fighting tools including a pump, water
> tank, fire hose, aerial device, and ground ladders). Then see the
> creatively adorned "Downtown Concierge". This six pack golf cart
> is St.Marys version of "Hospitality on Wheels". For more info
> call: 912-882-8111.
> Dinner and a Movie – Howard Gilman Waterfront Park: Beginning at
> sundown, enjoy the movie "Duma", voted Best Film of 2005. Purchase
> dinner from one of the many downtown restaurants or bring your
> picnic basket. View a clip of the movie at http://
> www.dumamovie.com/. For more info call: 912-882-8111.
> Crooked Rivers: Livin', Lovin' & Learnin' – Arts Camden Cultural
> Center (next to St. Marys Antique Mall): Beginning at 7 p.m. local
> performers will present the Community Performance Theatre
> Production including music, stories, songs and dance. For more
> info call: 912-882-8111.
>
>
> As part of the Great American Cleanup, the St. Marys EarthKeepers
> will be meeting this Saturday (April 19) at 10 am at the Waterfront
> Park to clean up downtown. It will require only about 2 hours of
> your time, so please help us. I know many of you participated in
> the river cleanup which was a huge success, but we need you one
> more time (this year). Let me know if you, friends, neighbors, or
> anyone who wants to be a good EarthKeeper can help this Saturday by
> calling me at 912-729-1103 or emailing barbara@stmarysmagazine.com.
> Also, on Saturday evening, just before the free movie in the park,
> we will present the winners of the EarthKeeping Poster Contest.
> Hope to see you Saturday morning and Saturday evening. 'PS/please
> scroll down to view other associated events.
> Georgia Cities Week
> Kickoff: April 19th at Howard Gilman Waterfront Park,
> Downtown St. Marys
> Schedule of All Events for the 19th:
> Celebrate Spring with Century 21 Tri-City Realty – Howard Gilman
> Waterfront Park: From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m enjoy refreshments,
> carnival games, 70 ft. inflatable obstacle course, face painting
> and more! All FREE to the Public! For more info call: 912-729-5321.
> Great American Cleanup – Downtown St. Marys: Beginning at 10
> a.m. the St. Marys EarthKeepers group will meet at the Howard
> Gilman Waterfront Park in an effort to beautify the downtown area.
> Volunteers will pick up trash in the park and other areas of
> downtown. For more info call: 912-729-1103.
> City Vehicle Display – Howard Gilman Waterfront Park: From 10
> a.m. until
> 2 p.m. visit the display of city vehicles including the new St.
> Marys police car, emergency recovery vehicle (formerly a Dragoon),
> and the shiny new street sweeper. Kids of all ages will delight in
> the impressive Quint 7 turntable ladder fire truck (quint, meaning
> the truck has five fire fighting tools including a pump, water
> tank, fire hose, aerial device, and ground ladders). Then see the
> creatively adorned "Downtown Concierge". This six pack golf cart
> is St.Marys version of "Hospitality on Wheels". For more info
> call: 912-882-8111.
> Dinner and a Movie – Howard Gilman Waterfront Park: Beginning at
> sundown, enjoy the movie "Duma", voted Best Film of 2005. Purchase
> dinner from one of the many downtown restaurants or bring your
> picnic basket. View a clip of the movie at http://
> www.dumamovie.com/. For more info call: 912-882-8111.
> Crooked Rivers: Livin', Lovin' & Learnin' – Arts Camden Cultural
> Center (next to St. Marys Antique Mall): Beginning at 7 p.m. local
> performers will present the Community Performance Theatre
> Production including music, stories, songs and dance. For more
> info call: 912-882-8111.
>
>
Friday, April 4, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
EarthKeepers in the news
>
> There is a very nice photo of St. Marys EarthKeepers who helped
> with the recent river cleanup in yesterday's (March 26) edition of
> the Tribune-Georgian. Again, thanks to all who were there--both
> physically and in spirit. On another note, there will be a St.
> Marys EarthKeepers board meeting this coming Monday, March 31, at 7
> pm, in the City Economic Building at 400 Osborne Street. Everyone
> is invited. Also, we will be launching the St. Marys EarthKeepers
> website soon. We will send a link to everyone for your input.
>
>
> There is a very nice photo of St. Marys EarthKeepers who helped
> with the recent river cleanup in yesterday's (March 26) edition of
> the Tribune-Georgian. Again, thanks to all who were there--both
> physically and in spirit. On another note, there will be a St.
> Marys EarthKeepers board meeting this coming Monday, March 31, at 7
> pm, in the City Economic Building at 400 Osborne Street. Everyone
> is invited. Also, we will be launching the St. Marys EarthKeepers
> website soon. We will send a link to everyone for your input.
>
>
Thursday, March 20, 2008
EarthKeepers website
>
> If you go to www.stmarysearthkeepers.com and click to blog, you can
> see photos from our river clean-up. We will be building a complete
> website in the near future.
>
>
>
> If you go to www.stmarysearthkeepers.com and click to blog, you can
> see photos from our river clean-up. We will be building a complete
> website in the near future.
>
>
>
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
EarthKeepers organization process
>
> We are in the process of getting formally organized as the St.
> Marys EarthKeepers so that we may be more effective in our efforts
> to help preserve and enhance our environment. Please reply to this
> email with your name, mailing address, phone number, and preferred
> email address so we can update our database. Thanks so very much.
> And on another note, the Saturday River Cleanup was a smashing
> success. The St. Marys EarthKeepers hauled in hundreds of pounds of
> garbage. We will be posting the photos on our blog shortly. A huge
> thank you to everyone who participated.
> Barbara Ryan
> 912-729-1103
>
>
>
>
> We are in the process of getting formally organized as the St.
> Marys EarthKeepers so that we may be more effective in our efforts
> to help preserve and enhance our environment. Please reply to this
> email with your name, mailing address, phone number, and preferred
> email address so we can update our database. Thanks so very much.
> And on another note, the Saturday River Cleanup was a smashing
> success. The St. Marys EarthKeepers hauled in hundreds of pounds of
> garbage. We will be posting the photos on our blog shortly. A huge
> thank you to everyone who participated.
> Barbara Ryan
> 912-729-1103
>
>
>
>
Monday, March 17, 2008
recycling computers
>
> If you are having trouble viewing this message, please go to http://
> community.icontact.com/p/stmarysmagazine/newsletters/
> advertisersissue4.
>
> Thanks to Priscilla McCanney for letting us know that B-Hosted
> Computers (by Aunt B's) also accepts computers for recycling.
> Give them a call - 912 673-6745. It is a local business.(keep it
> in Camden).
>
>
>
> If you are having trouble viewing this message, please go to http://
> community.icontact.com/p/stmarysmagazine/newsletters/
> advertisersissue4.
>
> Thanks to Priscilla McCanney for letting us know that B-Hosted
> Computers (by Aunt B's) also accepts computers for recycling.
> Give them a call - 912 673-6745. It is a local business.(keep it
> in Camden).
>
>
>
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