The coalition plans the theme for each year and coordinates the many booths and activities taking place at the Earth Day Celebration. Individuals as well as groups can help with the tasks needed to put on this area-wide celebration. 442-4789 The Greenbelt Coalition seeks to increase public awareness of greenbelts and their benefits to the Columbia community. The coalition would like to develop greenbelts along a number of creeks running through the city, and along the bike trail, by voluntary acquisition, and by encouraging patterns of development that will foster greenbelts. The society is for people interested in the enjoyment, preservation, conservation, restoration and study of native plants.
Monthly meetings feature local experts in natural history.
The local Sierra Club offers educational programs and outdoor experiences, organizes letter writing campaigns, lobbies politicians, and stages media events. The state Sierra Club office and lobbyist are here in Columbia, and there are opportunities to research regulatory legislation and monitor compliance of industry. Seeks an individual to handle stewardship responsibilities on PFT easement lands and acquisitions in California, Oregon, and Washington. Also Activism workshop Sept. 19 10am-5pm. Call for registration.