A Simple Earth Day 2005 Activity from The Nature Conservancy Send Free E-Cards to Friends and Family - Spread the importance of Conserving Earth’s last great places this Earth Day 2005

Arlington, VA – April 2005 – Everyone is looking for an Earth Day project. Kids and adults who care about the environment and conserving nature can send free e-cards [http://support.nature.org/site/PageServer?pagename=sales_landing&s_src=pr] to friends and family from The Nature Conservancy’s Great Places Network.

“With threats to coral reefs, coral reefs and the earth's climate on the rise, we need to take advantage of Earth Day to highlight the need to protect our planet. We still have the opportunity to conserve our natural heritage and to enhance our quality of life now and for future generations,” said Megan Stanley, Director of Great Places Network.

The Great Places Network is a unique, free online community presented by the Nature Conservancy, one of the world’s largest and most effective conservation organizations. In addition to the free Earth Day e-cards, members receive conservation news about their area, timely conservation action tips, invitations to local activities and information about Nature Conservancy preserves across the country. People can sign up free for the Great Places Network at http://support.nature.org/site/PageServer?pagename=sales_landing&s_src=pr .

“Sending an e-card on Earth Day is a great way to remind your friends and family about Earth Day and the importance of conserving the world's most important lands and waters for people and wildlife. Together, we can help save the last great places around the world,” said Stanley.