Unfortunately, we will be cancelling the Improving Riparian Zones workshop scheduled for August 21. Rob Sharkie, who has led this workshop for several years now, is working out of province and it looks like he may not be around for it. We will try to reschedule one for later in the fall. Gary

We're looking for volunteers to help with our work at Macphail Woods. It is a great place to spend some time and your help will ensure our continued success. Here are some of the things that volunteers could help out with:

* Nursery work - transplanting, weeding, seed collecting
* Photography - taking digital photos, organizing our collection
* Fundraising

Dr. Yves Gagnon, a pioneer in modelling community wind development throughout the region, will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the Environmental Coalition of PEI. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 18 at the Colonel Gray High School lecture theatre in Charlottetown from 7-9 pm.

The business meeting begins at 7 pm and will outline the year’s activities, including updates on the Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project and the renewable energy project. Elections will also be held for the 2009 board.