http://mclus.org Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:27:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en To benefit The Monteverde Conservation League U.S., Inc. on behalf of El Bosque Eterno de los Niños (Children's Eternal Rainforest), Costa Rica Join us for the inaugural fundraiser to launch the "Project Pacific" campaign of the Monteverde Conservation League U.S., Inc., the non-profit supporting the Children's Eternal Rainforest in Monteverde, ... http://mclus.org/gala/ The Forever Forest: Kids Save a Tropical Treasure by Kristin Pratt Serafini and Rachel Crandell Just in time for the 20th anniversary of the Children's Eternal Rainforest comes a gorgeously illustrated children's book. Last year Kristin Pratt Serafini accompanied Rachel Crandell on a trip to El Bosque Eterno de los Niños ... http://mclus.org/mclus-e-newsletter-march-2008/ Dwight passed away February 12, but his indomitable, generous, selfless, humble, problem-solving spirit will remain to encourage all of us who work in conservation. His example of patience and perseverance in the face of challenges will inspire us not to give up in every aspect of our lives, and ... http://mclus.org/dwight-crandell-mclus-co-founder-passes-on/ Whole Foods Markets donate $103,699.50 to BEN On January 30 all thirty-seven Whole Foods Markets in southern California donated 5% of their retail sales to the Children's Eternal Rainforest! This amounted to over $100,000 that will be used to buy land and create corridors to be reforested. These ... http://mclus.org/mclus-e-newsletter-february-2008/ Endangered Frogs Feared Extinct Found in Children's Eternal Rainforest Need Prize Money to Protect Habitat Photo Caption: Endangered frog species population thought extinct rediscovered in Children's Eternal Rainforest, located in Monteverde, Costa Rica, benefits from online social networking contest. Download Full Size ST. LOUIS, Missouri (January 10, 2008) -- Online social networking site Facebook.com ... http://mclus.org/donors-flock-to-50000-facebook-contest-to-save-endangered-frogs-in-childrens-eternal-rainforest/ We've finally joined the Facebook community! It's been a long time coming, but the Monteverde Conservation League now has a page on Facebook, so all our friends can join our Cause and help promote saving the rainforest. Right now, in fact, if you join our Cause group in the next 20 hours on Facebook and ... http://mclus.org/were-on-facebook-now/ Sign up for Eco/Adventure in Costa Rica July 14-27, 2008 MCLUS' annual trip to the Children's Eternal Rainforest offers a wilderness experience with expert guides. Learn about tropical conservation efforts in 5 different life zones! Two weeks for only $1795 plus airfare. Lost Frog Species Found Again in Monteverde Recently during fieldwork ... http://mclus.org/mclus-e-newsletter-january-2008/ Children's Eternal Rainforest Receives UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Designation Photo by Dale Morris The Children's Eternal Rainforest, fondly known as the BEN, (Bosque Eterno de los Niños) has been included as part of a new Biosphere Reserve in Costa Rica under UNESCO and given the name of "Agua y Paz." The BEN ... http://mclus.org/mclus-e-newsletter-november-2007/ Student Ambassadors visit the BEN in July Katherine, Ben and Elaine along with their moms, dad and grandmother had the adventure of a lifetime. Friends in their schools and homeschool group in Scottsville New York, St Louis. MO and O´Fallon, IL made major contributions to the Children´s Eternal Rainforest, El ... http://mclus.org/mclus-e-newsletter-august-2007/ Christian Science Monitor Article re Monteverde Forest The Christian Science Monitor's front page article, "The Rain Forest's Vanishing Species" June 21, 2007 gives a clear and detailed account of Monteverde's dilemma caused by climate change. The Children's Eternal Rainforest is 6 times bigger than the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve and ... http://mclus.org/mclus-e-newsletter-june-2007/