www.osop.org http://www.osop.org Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Take the Initiative – Volunteer at a Preserve http://www.osop.org/2012/01/20/take-the-initiative-volunteer-at-a-preserve/ http://www.osop.org/2012/01/20/take-the-initiative-volunteer-at-a-preserve/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.osop.org/?p=12 So let’s just say you are an environmentally conscious individual who does everything they can to minimize damage and danger to the ecosystem. You research renewable energy methods and you spend hours looking into NY energy rates or other green energy methods – but do you sometimes feel like you could be doing more? If that is how you feel then you really ought to see what other opportunities are out there – pick up litter, purchase biodegradable products or even volunteer at a preserve.

In New York, the Mohonk Preserve offers you plenty of opportunities to nurture both yourself and the environment. You can do research for the community learning center, you can take photographs of new and exciting things in the woods, be a trail leader on a hike or even patrol the grounds to make sure everyone is having good clean fun. However, Mohonk isn’t the only wildlife preserve that lets you actively contribute and if you have a hunger to both embrace and protect nature you really ought to see what kinds of opportunities are out there.

As it stands, industry is waging a never-ending war with the natural world. It’s up to people like us to do whatever we can to preserve what little wilderness remains. Otherwise, there may come a time in humanity’s terminable future where we cease to remember a world where there were ever trees.

]]> http://www.osop.org/2012/01/20/take-the-initiative-volunteer-at-a-preserve/feed/ 0 Saving Our Eco-System Through Nature Initiatives http://www.osop.org/2011/10/14/saving-our-eco-system-through-nature-initiatives/ http://www.osop.org/2011/10/14/saving-our-eco-system-through-nature-initiatives/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.osop.org/&p=11 Our Eco-system is a very important part of this world of ours… Yet some people do not think so and some people also think that it is not worth saving… When in fact it is very much worth saving… Especially if we do not want our world to suffer an environmental collapse. Since it could happen at any given time… Yet I’m not trying to scare anyone or anybody although it is a very important and dire fact.Never heard of this before? Get up to speed here… Yet there need to be more individuals getting to together and getting involved and taking initiative action to save our Eco-system… One way adults can help is creating group camping activities and organizing youth activities… The main thing is to get as many people young and old to start getting proactive with nature… State parks can help with organization… Also your local YMCA might be able to give some advice and or play a greater role in helping out… We all drive to succeed in our lives but we also need to drive to see that the earth’s environment succeeds in it’s life for we all know that this is no laughing matter yet some take the notion for granted… As I always put it ignorance is bliss… What initiative will you take in saving our Eco-system.

]]> http://www.osop.org/2011/10/14/saving-our-eco-system-through-nature-initiatives/feed/ 0 Preserving Nature One Initiative At A Time http://www.osop.org/2011/10/11/preserving-nature-one-initiative-at-a-time/ http://www.osop.org/2011/10/11/preserving-nature-one-initiative-at-a-time/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.osop.org/&p=10 Nature provides us with sun and rain to help grow crops and plants we love to plant. Preserving nature can be done one step at a time when we care enough to reduce, reuse and recycle items every day. Replant trees wherever possible and use compost piles for gardening and planting.
We can also use rainwater for gardens and other plants that surround our homes. When visiting parks or other nature themed areas carry along reusable cups and plastic bags to dispose of trash, etc. Wherever you can use the recycling bins that are located throughout stores and business in your city. Plant eco friendly plants around your home that don’t require a lot of water.
Respect the nature around you and don’t toss garbage or other objects outside that may be discovered by animals or other creatures. Plastic and other similar items can become hazardous to their health and wellbeing. You can do your part each and every day by disposing of waste in its proper place, recycling items for reuse in other ways and being respectful to nature and what she provides for us.
We all want to live in harmony with nature and it won’t cost to do so.The hits keep comin’: Sorting Through Recycling Plastic

]]> http://www.osop.org/2011/10/11/preserving-nature-one-initiative-at-a-time/feed/ 0 Most Important Nature Initiatives Of The 21st Century http://www.osop.org/2011/10/10/most-important-nature-initiatives-of-the-21st-century/ http://www.osop.org/2011/10/10/most-important-nature-initiatives-of-the-21st-century/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.osop.org/&p=9 A strong focus today on humans and their carbon footprint on our precious Earth, has set the trend toward green living and sustainable building materials as one of the most important nature initiatives of the 21st Century. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green rating system not only encourages that all buildings be built using materials that are sustainable, such as quickly regenerating bamboo instead of old growth wood and other building materials made from recyclables, it encourages that structures be built with the smallest impact on the land and the surrounding landscape while maximizing harmony with nature.
Using the sun and wind as energy, the trees to provide shade, the water to heat and cool, grass to insulate roofs and nontoxic paints and stains to color, green building initiatives encourage the preservation of nature. Initiatives provide home builders with tax benefits as well as recognition for their efforts toward eco-friendly practices. People live in homes. Homes are built, renovated and updated on an ongoing basis. With LEED ratings in the forefront of home building and renovation specialists worldwide, slowly but surely a bit of green awareness and appreciation will be instilled in everyone as we delve further into the 21st Century.

]]> http://www.osop.org/2011/10/10/most-important-nature-initiatives-of-the-21st-century/feed/ 0 How Nature Initiatives Can Help Our Planet http://www.osop.org/2011/10/06/how-nature-initiatives-can-help-our-planet/ http://www.osop.org/2011/10/06/how-nature-initiatives-can-help-our-planet/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.osop.org/&p=8 Initiatives that were designed specifically for nature preservation are very beneficial to the planet. Even small changes can make a very large impact. By restoring and protecting natural areas this ensures better health of the planet and for those that live on the earth.

There are several projects around the world that are considered forest carbon projects. These nature preservation projects include stopping the reduction of trees or replanting trees to preserve forests. These forests will reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which combats climate change. Some specific projects include the Atlantic forest in Brazil, Berau district in Borneo, Indonesia, the Garcia river forest in California, Noel Kemff in Bolivia and the Tensas river basin in Louisiana.

There are other projects around the world that help stop special types of environments that are currently threatened. More than half of the world’s coral reefs are killed due to pollution, projects in Florida Keys, the area known as the Coral Triangle, the Gulf coast and the Arctic North aim to restore those habitats that have been damaged.

Other initiatives such as the Clinton Global Initiative strive to connect children with nature. By appreciating nature children will understand how important nature is and to take action to protect nature. There are many initiatives around the world that are dedicated to protecting nature.

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