SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FORESTS 54 Portsmouth Street Concord, NH 03301-5400
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THE MANY FACES OF CONSERVATION
Nick Norris and friends Portsmouth, N.H. Cookies for Climate Fundraiser
PHOTO: RYAN SMITH
“M From left: Evan Campbell, Nick Norris, and Luke Scherr; (not pictured) Owen Ingwersen and Sam Rodgers
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Join us along with Nick, Evan, Luke, Sam, Owen, and thousands of other members and donors who are committed to protecting the mountains, forests, farmlands, and waters we cherish. To become a member, visit forestsociety.org/join-today or fill out and return the envelope in this issue.
y name is Nick Norris, and this winter, four of my friends and I initiated a fundraiser called Cookies for Climate. We raised $600 by baking 2,000 cookies and selling them to a total of 100 people. We are juniors at Portsmouth High School and we all see climate change and other environmental issues as urgent threats to our generation and the future of the Earth. Through our fundraiser, we wanted to raise and donate money to a local environmental protection organization so that we could make a difference in the fight against climate change. “When we discussed which nonprofit would receive the money, we prioritized local organizations that demonstrated an ability to create real solutions. We were particularly drawn to the Forest Society’s emphasis on conservation, education, and advocacy. The Forest Society promotes a wide range of environmental solutions such as conserving forestland to filter air and water, protecting farms, and practicing sustainable forestry. The organization also leads field trips and offers volunteer opportunities to educate people about the environment, which was appealing to us. We also like that the Forest Society works with local, state, and federal government agencies to advocate the environmental concerns of the people. “Thank you for accepting our donation, and we hope our efforts will have a lasting positive impact on the environment.”
