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Friday, August 21, 2009

The Early Forest Team : Craig

A little bit about EarlyForest.Com creator, Craig...



I have had an interest in nature since childhood. I was lucky to have parents that encouraged curiosity and took family vacations to many of the State and National Parks all over the US. In college I had the opportunity to travel through parts of Europe and Australia photographing and learning about culture and nature as I went. In 2005 I graduated with degree in Landscape Architecture and moved to Denver, Colorado where I worked for two years. I now live just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with my wife and baby son, where I work as a landscape designer.

I am passionate about sustainable living, and not just the "green" fad that is going on, but really paying attention to the way you live and making choices that are healthy for yourself and the rest of the world. Born and raised in Northern Indiana, I have a particular weakness for fresh produce and sunsets over red barns and fields of green crops.


I started EarlyForest.Com as a creative outlet for myself in the spring of 2008. Since then it has grown into an extensive collection of photos and articles on trees from around the world. With hundreds of photos yet to be posted, frequent trips to explore new trees and places, and new ideas and team members EarlyForest.Com is just getting started.
Posted by Craig at 4:00 AM
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  1. HI Craig,
    Is it possible for you to contact me? I'm interested in a photo of Jaboticaba - Myrciaria cauliflora - and I see you have one on your site. I need a hi-res image that could be used in a catalog. My email is fullspec@together.net.
    Thanks.
    Sheryl
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  2. Dear Craig,

    With the holidays approaching, I know everyone is starting to think about gifts for their loved ones. That's why I hope you'll help us promote Green Gift Monday - a special program that encourages good deeds for your friends, family and the environment. Can you please encourage your readers to give meaningful presents that are actually good for the earth?
     
    The Nature Conservancy is celebrating the second year of Green Gift Monday, which coincides with Cyber Monday, November 28th, the biggest online shopping day of the year. We'd love for you to join us in raising awareness by promoting green, responsible giving options for the holidays – like purchasing energy efficient products, creating a do-it-yourself project, or donating to a charity in a gift recipient’s honor. Last year's Green Gift Monday was a huge success, with 65+ partners showcasing their support. The campaign included coverage from Mashable and Treehugger just to name a few.
     
    You can also check out The Nature Conservancy's Green Gift Guide to find wonderful, responsible gifts of nature, like Adopt an Acre of Rainforest or a Coral Reef, that holiday shoppers can purchase without having to fight traffic at the mall. You can even send an e-card to announce your gift and reduce holiday wrapping trash. Here's how you can help:

    1. Write a blog post in support of the day and include a link back to our hub page (the sooner the better, we're showcasing blog posts now through the holiday season) http://blog.nature.org/green-gift-monday/  
    2. Ask your readers to sign the pledge to give green this holiday season.
    3. Let us know when your post is live.
    4. Promote the day through social media, using the hash tag #GGM2011.  Sample tweets/status updates:
    ·     Pledge to give green this holiday season by supporting Green Gift Monday http://nature.ly/bvXxCr #GGM2011
    ·     Cyber Monday turns Green! Join the #GGM2011 movement http://nature.ly/bvXxCr
    ·     How will you make your holidays green? http://nature.ly/bvXxCr #GGM20111

    In turn, we’ll add your post to the Partner Posts section of our hub page, we'll promote it through our social media channels, and list you as one of Our Partners. Have a green holiday season and feel free to contact me with your questions.

    Thank you,

    Midori Matsuyama
    Online Outreach
    The Nature Conservancy
    www.nature.org
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