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Hong Kong’s 1st Annual World Ocean Day Event!
Celebrating the Oceans, its inhabitants and raising awareness to issues, both local and global that are threatening them.

Come out for a night of ocean fun at The Cafe on top of Pier 8, Central (HK’s new Maritime museum)

Learn about some of the issues facing our Oceans, with a focus on local marine projects.

We’ll have a live acoustic set, with Canapes and an Open Bar between 7-10pm.

Joining us from 9pm will be one of HK’s favourite DJ’s, Mr Simon Pang. One of the three “Uptown Rockers” who will be playing his “All Aboard set” normally reserved for a privileged audience at Salon No.10. Pack your dancing shoes, expect some stormers!

The night is supported by HK Dolphinwatch, Eco-Marine & Plastic Free Seas. Three local organisations working on HK related marine issues. This is the first of what we’re planning to be an annual event for Hong kong

Tickets available through Ticketflap : hkoceanfest.ticketflap.com

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Hi DB green,

I was incredibly moved by the following story- please click on this link and take a read of Paul’s field notes and see the incredible photos. http://www.paulhiltonphotography.com/index.php/field-notes/49

Paul certainly has a way with the camera and the work he is doing to expose what is happening is incredibly vital. Without people like Paul Hilton risking their lives and livelihoods, many of the worlds eco disasters would go undocumented and largely unnoticed. Photographic evidence is vital to the awareness of the world and stopping man made disasters happening.

Paul is wanting to go back now and document some more of the destruction he describes below. Please go onto this page and make a donation !! We all can’t get away from our lives and fight the good fight- but we can feel good about helping someone do it for us! Dig deep!

Kate

Urgent Call for Help

Its has been widely reported in the media that the current Aceh administration is planning to open huge amounts of currently protected forest for commercial exploitation. Leading scientist are warning that opening these protected forest will increase natural disasters (ie. Landslide and flooding), human wildlife conflict with community and paved the way to extinction of Sumatra’s megafauna (Critically endangered Sumatran Rhino, Sumatran Tiger, Sumatran Orangutan and Sumatran Elephant). We are writing to request Paul to join our communications team for the duration of 7-10 days to photograph and profile the activities currently taking place undocumented in Aceh. Key aspects would be seeking to capture human-wildlife conflict and “natural disaster” that are currently taking place. The key proposed outcome of Paul’s trip to Aceh is to secure the currently missing images that can send the story of this campaign further than it is currently reaching. Obviously, capturing the images that potray this story are exceptionally difficult and largely based upon being at the right place at the right time. This is where the working relationship between Paul, us, and our local partners provide the highest likelihood of success. Prior to Paul’s arrival two weeks of field survey will be conducted by localized teams of forest rangers, working with local community to indicate the locations where these powerful images which will accelerate the campaign can be captured. Unfortunately our organization is not currently in the financial position to fund the anticipated US$ 6500 cost to bring Paul to the field to photograph what is taking place. However it is viewed as essential for the broader campaign to protect and restore Aceh threatened forest that Paul is able to join the team at this critical time. As of right now, we have field reports of broad scale flooding and landslide along the entire west coast of Aceh and numerous human wildlife conflict taking place in central highland and east coast. The sooner Paul can get here to capture the disaster and conflict the better. Paul’s images, as we have seen in the past internationalize local issues and this is essential for the work we are currently undertaking right now. This project is anticipated to be utilized to raised the profile of the campaign to protect and restore Aceh threatened forest, securing the last habitat where Rhinos, Elephants, Tigers and Orangutans still live in one place. We thank you in advance for your generous support.

Donate here- type the amount in the left hand side.

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Please support DB Green’s 2013 Treeplanting project. All the trees have been planted already 500 this year but costs for the saplings & equipment (bamboo poles, wire mesh for rat protection) needs to be paid for.

We hope you can join us on this fun family afternoon & evening. There will be hotdogs, popcorn and wine for sale as well as the new collection of samples from the Earth Collection clothes. Movies are free to watch.

for more information on the movies, check out these links

http://www.thedirtmovie.org/

http://www.sharkwater.com/

http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/tv/index.htm

We are looking for volunteers to help us on the day too, if you can spare an hour or too please come and help us.

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The Clean Shorelines Campaign cleanup at Nim Shue Wan has been cancelled today due to the weather.

Hope to see you next cleanup!

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Meeting Point is Nim Shue Wan Finger Pier (Marina Club Rd) for Cheung Sha Lan Beach
Gloves, Bags & Water refills will be provided – there is a 10 minute walk to the beach so please wear appropriate shoes
This cleanup is being held to support the government initiative – Clean Shorelines Campaign
Everyone Welcome!

DO good, FEEL great! See you on the beach.

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Hi everyone. We have two different activities going on this Sunday – would love to see you all out at one of them!

Beach Clean up . Sun May 19 . Nim Shue Wan . 9am-12pm

Come and join other volunteers from our community as we get the rubbish off of the beach and out of the ocean. We want clean beaches and oceans and are willing to do something about it!

You bring a full water bottle, hat and sun cream. We provide water refills, gloves and bags. (Get to this beach from the Marina Club road, on the way to Trappist Monastery.)

Remember – every little bit makes a difference.

Tree Planting . Sun May 19 . 10am-2pm

If you prefer forests to beaches, we have something for you too! Sunday will be our last day of tree planting for the year.

Head up the golf course rd. Take the concrete road on your right that takes you to the lookout. About 50 m along start looking for people on your left and bamboo stakes with coloured twine.

Bring: Water, sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, snacks

Wear: Long sleeve trousers and shirts as they stop you getting scratched from scrub. Hiking boots are handy otherwise old sneakers.

If you have trouble finding us call John on 94575548.

Thanks to everyone for their continued support!

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Dear DB Green,

This article really struck me as something everyone should be aware of. Take a look. http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1230183/plight-hong-kongs-pink-dolphins

Suggestions on action?

Kate

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Hi all,

Tree planting today near lookout from 10-4. I will try and put some kind of sign to head you in the right direction. Weather looks good today- high of 26, much of the day overcast but no rain forecast.

Bring: Water, Sunscreen, Insect repellent, Snacks

Wear: Long sleeve trousers and shirts as they stop you getting scratched from scrub. I find hiking boots handy otherwise old sneakers.

If you have trouble finding us call me on 9810 9070 (Kate) or hubby Nick on 98161450 or John on 94575548.

See you there.

Cheers,

Kate

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Hi there,

I know many of you, like me, love the Earth Collection label of clothes, with it’s use of only natural fabrics and great colours and styles. And lucky for us their office is conveniently located here in DB! They generously donate their samples to DB Green for fundraising for green activities. Hooray for us! This time they have given us the mother of all loads- 9 bags of fabulous fashions including lots of hats, handbags and clothes. I didn’t want to wait to the next flea market to show them to the public plus I want YOU to have a look before the general public does and get first pick so I’ll have them out for you, today only- Saturday…

9am till 1pm: My home: GB, Block 16, Siena 2, the low rises opposite the Greens

2:30 till 5:30: Open to the public at Siena 2′s mini flea market- between Siena 2 highrises in the central sunken garden area.

Hope to see you at either…. My phone number if you’re lost is 9810 9070- please take with you

Prices are:

Clothes……….. $60 for one, $100 for 2.

Handbags, Between $20-40 depending on size

Hats: $30-$40

I think you’ll agree that’s incredible prices for quality items and better yet ALL the money is going to tree planting costs. Each tree costs us $10 so see that’s great incentive to shop.

Look forward to seeing you tomorrow,

Kind regards,

Kate

P.S. Don’t forget tree planting Sunday 10 till 4!

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