Atlanta Cycles for Ovarian Cancer Research

Participants completed a six-hour, indoor bike ride to raise funds for ovarian cancer research. Proceeds are donated to the Atlanta-based Ovarian Cancer Institute (OCI), and the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF). Dr. Benedict Benigno, founder of OCI, was on hand to update riders on the latest research for an early detection test...
May 7, 2008

Latest News and a Thank You From GALEO!

We would like to take this opportunity to THANK all of the GALEO Members and supporters for attending and supporting our 5th Annual GALEO Power Breakfast. This year's event was the largest ever and we hope to grow it even more next year as you bring your friends. Don't miss the 2008 Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon in October...
May 3, 2008

Winners of the Georgia Youth Cowboy Poetry Contest Announced!

The Booth Western Art Museum proudly announces the winners of the 2008 Georgia Youth Cowboy Poetry Contest...
Apr 27, 2008

Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer Awards Grants to Local Breast Cancer Organizations

The annual Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer raises money for breast cancer awareness, research and support organizations that reach out to Atlanta’s diverse population, including Hispanics, Asians, African-American and low-income women...
Apr 21, 2008

FairTax.org and Friends Deliver 163,000 Signatures to Congress on Tax Day

The following is a letter from Ken Hoagland, Communications Director at FairTax.org...
Apr 20, 2008

Gopher Frog Head-Start Project Gets Much-Needed Boost

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Atlanta Botanical Garden and The Nature Conservancy of Georgia conduct The Gopher Frog Headstarting Project to help Georgia’s rarest frog species...
Apr 17, 2008

Migrant Hummingbirds Returning to Georgia

Hang up your feeders and they will come! Ruby-throated hummingbirds and other avian acrobats are returning to Georgia from their wintering grounds to the south. Ruby-throated “hummers” may travel more than 600 miles from Mexico to Georgia...
Apr 16, 2008

One Earth…One Day…For Georgia

For Earth Day 2008, Earth Share of Georgia is organizing three key events to promote environmental stewardship to leaders from the business world and the community at large. Celebrate Earth Day at Party in the Park at Atlantic Station, on April 19, 2008, 7-10 pm, call 404-873-3173...
Apr 15, 2008

Eco Tour — Georgia Aquarium Whale Shark Expedition

Join Georgia Aquarium on its first whale shark expedition to the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico! From August 7-12, 2008, the Aquarium will take an intimate group of ten individuals on a relaxing trip to Mexico for an exclusive opportunity to see Georgia Aquarium researchers at work...
Apr 15, 2008

Father of "Environmental Ethics" Speaks at Brenau

Environmental ethicists Holmes Rolston III will speak Monday, April 14,  at 1 p.m. in Brenau University’s Thurmond McRae Auditorium  as a part of the Gainesville area interfaith ministries’ activities leading up to the 38th annual celebration of Earth Day on April 22...

Apr 14, 2008

Cedar Hill Enrichment Center holding a Plant/Bake/Book Sale

Cedar Hill Enrichment Center, in north Forsyth County, is holding a PLANT/BAKE/BOOK Sale on April 27 from 10am - 4pm...
Apr 12, 2008

One Earth…One Day…For Georgia

For Earth Day 2008, Earth Share of Georgia is organizing three key events to promote environmental stewardship to leaders from the business world and the community at large. Celebrate Earth Day at Party in the Park at Atlantic Station, on April 19, 2008, 7-10 pm, call 404-873-3173...
Apr 11, 2008

Spring Planting Can be for the Birds, and Butterflies

As spring arrives, backyard gardeners and landscapers begin the yearly task of beautifying their outdoor environments. The Georgia Wildlife Resources Division recommends that amateur and professional gardeners, regardless of their yard’s size, consider building a place for wildlife while planning for spring gardens...
Apr 10, 2008

Winners Announced in Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest

Four elementary school children were selected as statewide winners in the Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division announced...
Apr 6, 2008

Dear EarthTalk: How safe are the fire retardants that are used to quell forest fires across the American West? -- Barbara, Minneapolis, MN

Firefighters sometimes add iron oxide to make the fire retardant turn red when applied so they can see where they have already covered. Ammonium phosphate and ammonium sulfate, known for their use as agricultural fertilizers, are also often added to provide nutrients to help the forest regenerate after a burn...
Apr 5, 2008