4. TLC Outings a Great Way to Take A Child Outside

Want to do something positive for the environment?  Take a child outside!  If you are a parent looking for a good family outing, consider signing up for one of TLC's fall outings.  In particular, consider registering for one of the outings during Take A Child Outside Week (September 24-30).  The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is overseeing this national initiative which is designed to help break down obstacles that keep children from exploring the natural world. TLC and other conservation organizations are participating in this initiative as well.  To register for the TLC outings click here.  And visit the Take A Child Outside website.

5. Buy a "Tote"-ally Cool Bag and Support TLC!

The nice folks at Anders Natural Soap Co. are donating 10% of the sales of their organic tote bag to TLC.  The tote bag is made of rugged 100% organic cotton canvas and will give you many years of use. Use and re-use this machine washable bag as an eco-friendly replacement for paper and plastic bags.  You can buy the tote online at www.andersnaturalsoap.com or shop for Anders products at the State Farmers Market (the indoor section).  For more information about the Farmers Market, visit www.ncagr.com/markets/facilities/markets/raleigh/.  To learn about other creative ways to support TLC, click here. 

6. Dr. Jane Goodall to Speak at Duke University

Dr. Jane Goodall, the renowned primatologist and writer, is currently on a lecture tour in the United States for her book, Reason for Hope, and will be speaking at Duke University in October.
Date:  October 16, 2007

Location: Page Auditorium, Duke University
What: Dr. Goodall's lecture will begin at 7p.m., followed by a book signing.

Doors open at 6 p.m.
Price:  Tickets $20, $10, and $5 for students, all seats reserved. All seats in Rows A-M of the Orchestra are $20.  All proceeds from ticket sales go to the nonprofit Jane Goodall Institute.  To purchase tickets, call the box office at 919-684-4444 or click here.

 
7. TLC Nature Quiz
Back by popular demand, TLC's nature quiz is poised to overtake Sudoku as the mind-twister of the moment.  Why, you ask?  Well, "quiz" is much easier to spell for one thing.  You know the rules....first person to e-mail the correct answer to ida@tlc-nc.org gets an ultra-cool TLC cap, although we're sorry to report that we're fresh out of the brown corduroy caps of yesteryear.  OK, here's the deal.  Below is a nature limerick.  See if you can fill in the missing final word.  Got it?  Send us your email answer!

While floating by the Deep River Diner,

Where the food could really not be finer,

A paddler spied a minnow

Much smaller than his big toe,

And said: "By gum, it's a Cape Fear ______!"

Hint:  TLC has worked with partners to protect 2,700 acres in the Deep River region, helping to protect this rare species and many other creatures native to the region.