Go Wild Gifts - a Great Cause!
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) has some fresh ideas for holiday gifts for Canadians who want to give presents with real meaning. CPAWS' Go Wild gifts (www.GoWildGifts.ca) allow people to give gifts that keep the true north wild and free by protecting Canada's wildlife and their habitats. An initiative of Canada's pre-eminent non-profit public wilderness protection organization, Go Wild Gifts range in price from $25 to $200.
"We're offering a variety of Go Wild Gifts, so that people can give gifts to friends, family members and colleagues that show they care about both them and the environment," said Éric Hébert-Daly, CPAWS' National Executive Director. "Through Go Wild Gifts, we're providing people with a way of reducing their carbon footprint while supporting excellent conservation work.
This year, we're launching new gifts that protect endangered Canadian wildlife, including the pine marten and the grizzly bear," added Mr. Hébert-Daly. The Go Wild Gift catalogue also includes a caribou that looks suspiciously like Rudolph; a soulful wolf, perhaps howling because of the pressure he's under as humans chase him from his natural home; owls that are in danger of becoming extinct; and orca whales threatened by pollution.
Purchasers have the choice of sending the recipient an e-card or a customized card by mail. Each gift comes with a short description of the animal's habitat and how CPAWS is working to protect it, along with a tax receipt. Gift-givers can view the Go Wild Gifts catalogue and make their purchases at www.GoWildGifts.ca.