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1 PUT YOUR PASSION TO WORK SHARE THE EARTH. SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY. EARTHSHARE.ORG

2 You can protect the Earth we share. A glass of water, a breath of fresh air, a day outdoors with friends and family we know these everyday privileges are important to you. You can protect them with EarthShare. EarthShare connects you with the most impactful environmental organizations where you live and work to improve our world, and helps you contribute in a meaningful way to influence the issues you care about the most. From air quality and clean water, to wildlife protection and sustainable energy solutions, you have the power to fuel the work of America s most respected environmental and conservation organizations wherever you live! Share Your Voice Visit us at Sign up for our newsletter and join us on social media to find out how people like you are making great work happen through EarthShare. You ll get tips for actions you can take now and discover the impact we re creating together, in your neighborhood, across the country, and around the world! Learn how to become a Citizen Naturalist. Invest in clean energy with your neighbors. Rally your community and colleagues for a park clean up.

3 Share a Gift One donation to EarthShare supports all of our member organizations, or you can give to specific causes that are important to you. Your tax-deductible gift is an investment in the work of nonprofit organizations building healthy communities and seeking solutions to our greatest environmental challenges. Visit our website to see our full list of member organizations. $ 4 $5 $ 8 $10 $25 can protect 100 acres of American farmland. can help engage kids in healthy eating habits and protecting the ocean with Kid-Safe Seafood recipe cards and games. can support a Wildlife Rescue Team responsible for responding rapidly and effectively to urgent situations. will pay for one ocean water quality test to make sure a day at the beach is healthy and safe. can provide a solar energy demonstration kit for classroom education about renewable energy.

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