Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves in the world. It was once so rich that Concorde used to fly from Caracas to Paris. But in the last three years its economy has collapsed. Hunger has gripped the nation for years. Now, it’s killing people and animals that are dying of starvation. The Venezuelan government knows, but won’t admit it!!! Four in five Venezuelans live in poverty. People queue for hours to buy food. Much of the time they go without. People are also dying from a lack of medicines. Inflation is at 82,766% and there are warnings it could exceed one million per cent by the end of this year. Venezuelans are trying to get out. The UN says 2.3 million people have fled the country - 7% of the population.

Friday, February 18, 2011

ECO FRIENDLY: Forest Installation

Can't wait til Feb. 26. Why? Because we're going to plant a forest...in Venice! And we're putting it where until recently there was a big chunk of asphalt. It will be so gratifying to see the students enjoying the land that we will give back to nature.

The Joyful Activist Club sponsored by Whole Foods Market Venice will be planting trees along with other school and community volunteers, supervised by Tree People.

Westminster Elementary School
Saturday, February 26, 8:45 am - noon
(please arrive early to get breakfast and planting tutorial)

1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
(the garden is in the back corner of the school yard, towards the corner of Main & Westminster)


Check out what this new forest will feature:
-a river rock arroyo
-a meadow of native grasses/shrubs
-council seating for outdoor classes
-native trees
-an ecological storm water run-off zone

Bring your friends, kids, shovels, gloves, and good spirit as we host yet another amazing event in Venice!
And bring whatever else will make this more fun for all:
Musical instruments
Stilts
Costumes
Anything that will make you smile.

Lunch and snacks courtesy of Whole Foods Market Venice. Please bring a reusable water bottle.

RSVP to Kelly Layne at Kelly.Layne@wholefoods.com


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