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Protecting the Peruvian Rainforest

David Meyer, President Rainforest Conservation Fund

Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 6:45 p.m.
Vernon Area Library

W&W Public Meeting

The Rainforest Conservation Fund (RCF) is an all volunteer organization founded by a small group of Chicagoland residents concerned about rainforest destruction. Since it's beginning in 1988, they've focused their efforts on Peru's one million acre Reserva Comunal Tamshiyacu Tahuayo (RCTT), home to the most diverse assembly of primate species on any protected land in the world.

Mr. Meyer will tell us how RCF>> works with the adjacent communities to limit destructive activities through alternative methods and industries. By protecting the Reserva, the Rainforest Conservation Fund is protecting numerous unique and endangered animals, including jaguar, pink river dolphin, harpy eagle, red uakari monkey, giant otter, and the giant anteater.

Contact Larry Marvet at 847-537-2083 with any questions.

Conservation Committee Meeting Immediately preceding 6:00 p.m.

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The December meeting will be held at the Vernon Area Public Library (VAPL),
300 Olde Half Day Road in Lincolnshire.

Directions to Meeting:

From the East:
Take Olde Half Day Rd west from Milwaukee Ave (Rt. 21), turn north (right) into the Library parking lot before Rt. 22. Meeting room is off foyer.

From the West:
Take Route 22 (Half Day Rd) east. Just before you hit Milwaukee Ave (Route 21), turn left at the stop light for Olde Half Day Rd. Turn quickly left into the library parking lot.

For additional questions or information, call Larry Marvet, (847)537-2083.

Conservation Committee Meeting immediately preceding at 6:00 p.m.

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Month

Planning Meetings
members only
6:30 p.m.
Trans Art Cafe, Mundelein

Outing Meetings
6:30 p.m.

Conservation Meetings
Immediately preceding the Public Meeting
6:00 p.m.

April
2008

 Friday the 4th 6:00 p.m.
Trans Art Cafe, Mundelein
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Panera Bread, Libertyville
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just before the Public Meeting.
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Ok to bring food.
2008 Archives

Planning Meetings are open to all members interested in the operation and policies of the W&W Group. Those who would like to address the Executive Committee may e-mail the Chairman above to get on the agenda, or just to reserve a seat.

At Conservation Meetings, members plan campaigns to protect our local environment. We need your help to take on problems where you live!

See our Community Calendar, listing environmental events offered by organizations in our territory.

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