Spirit Magazine - April 2014 - (Page 159)
Greening up
the Blue Planet
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY EARTH DAY NETWORK AND TREEPEOPLE
Southwest and Earth Day Network's
joint efforts start in the community.
I serve as president and CEO of Earth Day
Network, and as you might guess from the
name of our organization, a healthy Earth
is the place we LUV the most. That's why
we work with select corporate sponsors
like Southwest Airlines to provide civic
engagement opportunities at the local,
state, national, and global levels. One of
the core principles shared by Southwest
and EDN is a heartfelt commitment to
bettering the communities we serve.
For example, our Canopy Project aims
to protect natural lands and preserve the
environment for all people. But rather
than focusing on large-scale forestry,
we plant trees that enable the world's
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communities to sustain themselves.
Over the past three years, The Canopy
Project has planted more than 1.8 million
trees in 22 countries. Southwest and
EDN have Canopy Project-driven efforts
planned in Denver, Dallas, and San Diego
that will help bring local partners and
stakeholders together.
Our tree-planting event in Denver will
assist with the restoration of the area's
deteriorating urban tree canopy and
improve the city's green infrastructure.
Trees reverse the impact of land degradation and can provide food, energy, and
income, helping communities achieve
longterm economic and environmental
sustainability. Southwest Employees
will also pitch in with EDN and local
groups to bring environmental renewal
to a low-income Denver neighborhood.
Dallas students will have a chance to
learn a valuable lesson in conservation
at a tree-planting event scheduled for
the fall. Participants will hear a reading
of the Shel Silverstein classic The Giving
Tree before experiencing firsthand the
importance of good citizenship and
environmental preservation.
San Diego will also get to spread the
LUV this spring when Southwest and
EDN join with local partners to plant
up to 50 trees to help restore the 52-mile
San Diego River system. These trees are
crucial for preventing erosion along the
river, which is vital for supporting the
city's wildlife population.
Since 2011, Southwest and EDN have
partnered to provide the resources needed
to turn ideas into action and positively
impact communities-those across the
globe as well as those found in our own
backyards. Together, we are working to
make environmental education and a
green economy a reality everywhere.
-Kathleen Rogers
President and CEO
Earth Day Network
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - April 2014
Spirit Magazine - April 2014
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
Rustle up ribs
shake up a summer sipper
Wise Guide
Take better snaps
Make finance a family affair
Numbers
Make time for sweets
Learn from the Bard
Business
Zen out with Russell Simmons
Store more on your iPhone
Chasing Beautiful Questions
Connection Error
Get out of your social comfort zone
Your Adventure In Santa Fe
Destination Texas
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
The "If" List
Touch base with Tracy Morgan
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