-The Living City Foundation and Toronto and Region Conservation
introduce unique gift giving ideas from adopting a bird to planting
trees -
TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2012 /CNW/ - Looking for a unique, meaningful localholiday gift? How about adopting a real bird, building a home for a bird
family, or planting trees in the name of your friend, colleague or
family member?
Gifts of a Local Nature are gift ideas that give back to the local
environment. Each gift comes with a unique certificate for the gift you
choose. There are 18 gift options - 11 bird species can be adopted and
banded from a Blue Jay to a Saw Whet Owl. Four bird homes can be built
and there are three tree planting options. The bird homes and trees are
located on Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) protected property.
The purchase of all gifts include a membership to the Tommy Thompson
Park Bird Research Station.
Every day, The Living City Foundation (LCF) supports the hands-on
conservation work of TRCA. TRCA works in the backyards of the greater
Toronto region. They plant trees, educate kids, green businesses, band
birds, rescue wildlife, build wetlands, do archeological surveys, clean
water, champion renewable energy and so much more.
"When The Living City Foundation decided to join the many organizations
which offer symbolic gifts for the holiday season, it was clear that
our gifts could be unique," said David Love, Executive Director, The
Living City Foundation. "Unique because, like TRCA's work, they aren't
symbolic at all. They are real! We will band a real bird. We will build
and locate a home for a bird family. We will plant a tree. And we will
do this is your name or in the name of someone you wish."
Prices range from $35 - $350 dollars. All gift purchases come with a tax
receipt.
For more information about Gifts of a Local Nature please visit:http://www.thelivingcity.orgor call 416-667-6279 or email fdnweb@trca.on.ca.
The Living City Foundation
The Living City Foundation (formerly The Conservation Foundation of
Greater Toronto) is a registered charity with a 50 year history of
raising money for projects undertaken by Toronto and Region
Conservation (TRCA). With decades of practical experience in protecting
our environment, educating young people, and engaging communities,
together we are working with corporations, foundations, governments and
individuals to build The Living City and look after where you live. For
more information visit us at http://www.thelivingcity.org
Toronto and Region Conservation
With over fifty years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation
(TRCA) helps people understand, enjoy and look-after the natural
environment. Our vision is for The Living City®, where human settlement
can flourish forever as part of nature's beauty and diversity. For
more information, call 416-661-6600 or visit us at http://www.trca.on.ca
SOURCE: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority