Hengest
04-25-2007, 06:23 PM
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Guardians News
Nature - Environment - Health - Heritage
Here are just a few short pieces about recent environmental work carried out by OR members.
From Hengest OR - Fylfot Hearth OR
Guardians of the White Horse Stone 6th Meeting
On the 21st April the Guardians of the WHS met once again to carry out litter clearing in the area around the stone.
Previous efforst close to the stone have paid off and the site now stays generally clear of all but minor litterl. The less litter there is the less other are likely to drop.
This time efforts were turned to a site about a mile from the stone. This site includes an ancient burial mound thought to date back some 3500 years. Adults and children alike enjoyed a day of work, play, comradeship and blot. A full report will appear in the next issue or OR Briefing but for now you can view photos of the day at the OR Photo Gallery. (http://www.********rite.org/photoalbum/thumbnails.php?album=39)
http://www.********rite.org/photoalbum/albums/2007%20Guardians%206/0704210073.jpg
From Kathy AOR - Donar's Hearth OR
Donar's Hearth OR Highway Clean Up
Our Hearth went out and beautified Mother Jorth by picking up trash in our designated area. We were really worried because the weather report wasn't looking so great, but once again the Gods and Goddesses blessed us with a beautiful few hours to clean up!
This was the first time Astrid and Thora were able to help out (there is an age restriction). It is funny to think when we first got this stretch of highway Astrid was 9 and Thora was 8. Again...handing the torch to the next generation.Change starts at home, or within the Hearth.
Monica and Derek came out to help as well. It is nice to have loyal Hearth members that one can count on for every Folkish endeavor.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e71/aud_friggsdottir/Adopt-A-Highway/Mom_A_T.jpg
From Renae AOR - Ancestral Heritage Hearth AOR
Our Children Leading the Way
My kids and I clean up the stretch of land across the street from our home on a regular basis. We have been doing this since we moved in here and now other people in the neighborhood have joined in on our efforts.
Not only is it cleaning up our neighborhood and saving Mother Jorth, but it has taught my kids a valuable lesson in littering. Let me tell you, do not let Valkyrie see you litter she will yell at you as she has done so many times to complete strangers. She has converted her babysitter, also. When she first discovered that her babysitter littered, she came home crying and said i had to find her a new babysitter, because hers is mean. When i asked her why, she replied, "She litters." So now she does not litter anymore.Valkyrie judges people on whether they litter or not. People who litter have been deemed rude.
Every little bit helps.
From Hadley AOR - Ohio
Tree Planting etc.
I had volunteered to plant trees in a local park since I figured it would be a good way to a) help promote environmental awareness in my locality and b) help to futher the 'greening' of the city.
When I arrived early in the morning to the designated location, I was informed that the mayor would be arriving shortly and that we were all to watch him plant the first tree, then we would be broken up into separate groups to work for the rest of the morning. OK, whatever.
Well, as the mayor arrived the crowd (naturally) swelled, and in the end everyone who had been assigned other tasks (such as picking up trash or weeding) insisted on planting trees with the mayor, leaving many jobs unattended to. So, since I was there to work and not to gape at a politician I have no respect for, I re-volunteered myself to shovel immense piles of mulch over the nearby playground. Mulching isn't exactly my idea of promoting environmental awareness, but children are vital... and they will be the ones taking over the task of stewardship and conservation in the future.
Apparently just shy of 1,000 people across the city spent the morning volunteering, which is impressive in my opinion, regardless of their motivations for helping out. Hopefully a few of those folks will continue to live in a manner that has less impact on our Mother Jorth, and help to guide the future generations in making wise and conscious choices. Earth Day is a great resource for drawing public attention to important causes... but the key is in daily awareness and practice.
From Eowyn OR (Environmental Concerns Officer) - BC, Canada
Haarp, Chemtrails and Bees
Enough of the "Stop HAARP, Stop chemtrail" (http://www.********rite.org/haarp.pdf) leaflets were printed out so that we could walk around the shopping mall in a town about an hour's drive away. Because we have to fund such things ourselves, it seems wise to at least try and get the information out to places where it might actually be read: that was an unlikely occurrance in "the Wack!" First stop was the library where we strategically placed a few around the magzine and newspapers section and then it was on to one of the malls. Having successfully managed to keep our distance between a security guard and ourselves (he was obviously taking his duties far too seriously considering the wage he would be getting, on a Sunday!), we distributed a goodly number to the most likely-looking candidates. Then it was on to an excellent coffee shop where the coffee is ground on site and folk can read one of the many books, magazines and newspapers they have, or just gaze around at the original artwork on the walls; this was a good place to leave a few more leaflets, which we of course did. A final trip to Fort Langley- the oldest town in BC- saw us lightened of a few more, A handy noticeboard was discovered opposite the local church so a couple simply had to be pinned up there! Altogether a very successful and excellent day in every way.
This last week, we have also created a space to house some Mason bees, which we purchased at very small cost. Many of you will have read the posts on the declining number of bees as they just disappear from hives; doubtless, HAARP and chemtrails are a huge causative factor in this. The situation is dire: no bees would see the end of mankind within 4 years. But I think anyone who has a balcony, patio or garden should help avert this tide by setting up a space for Mason bees: they are inexpensive to purchase, cost virtually nothing to keep, are 75% more efficient pollinators than honey bees and don't travel far from home. There are also other solitary types of bee you could consider: a search on the net will tell you what you need to know. Oh yes, and mason bees don't sting unless seriously provoked and then it apparently only feels like a mosquito bite!
Our work isn't finished. We shall continue putting out leaflets in suitable locations and probably head to Vancouver, where we can perhaps be more certain that folk will read the literature- even if they do nothing except speak to a friend about it; every little helps and remember: no act with the right intention- however small- is too small for planet Earth.
Hail our Holy Mother Jorth.
www.********rite.org/guardians (http://www.********rite.org/guardians)
Guardians News
Nature - Environment - Health - Heritage
Here are just a few short pieces about recent environmental work carried out by OR members.
From Hengest OR - Fylfot Hearth OR
Guardians of the White Horse Stone 6th Meeting
On the 21st April the Guardians of the WHS met once again to carry out litter clearing in the area around the stone.
Previous efforst close to the stone have paid off and the site now stays generally clear of all but minor litterl. The less litter there is the less other are likely to drop.
This time efforts were turned to a site about a mile from the stone. This site includes an ancient burial mound thought to date back some 3500 years. Adults and children alike enjoyed a day of work, play, comradeship and blot. A full report will appear in the next issue or OR Briefing but for now you can view photos of the day at the OR Photo Gallery. (http://www.********rite.org/photoalbum/thumbnails.php?album=39)
http://www.********rite.org/photoalbum/albums/2007%20Guardians%206/0704210073.jpg
From Kathy AOR - Donar's Hearth OR
Donar's Hearth OR Highway Clean Up
Our Hearth went out and beautified Mother Jorth by picking up trash in our designated area. We were really worried because the weather report wasn't looking so great, but once again the Gods and Goddesses blessed us with a beautiful few hours to clean up!
This was the first time Astrid and Thora were able to help out (there is an age restriction). It is funny to think when we first got this stretch of highway Astrid was 9 and Thora was 8. Again...handing the torch to the next generation.Change starts at home, or within the Hearth.
Monica and Derek came out to help as well. It is nice to have loyal Hearth members that one can count on for every Folkish endeavor.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e71/aud_friggsdottir/Adopt-A-Highway/Mom_A_T.jpg
From Renae AOR - Ancestral Heritage Hearth AOR
Our Children Leading the Way
My kids and I clean up the stretch of land across the street from our home on a regular basis. We have been doing this since we moved in here and now other people in the neighborhood have joined in on our efforts.
Not only is it cleaning up our neighborhood and saving Mother Jorth, but it has taught my kids a valuable lesson in littering. Let me tell you, do not let Valkyrie see you litter she will yell at you as she has done so many times to complete strangers. She has converted her babysitter, also. When she first discovered that her babysitter littered, she came home crying and said i had to find her a new babysitter, because hers is mean. When i asked her why, she replied, "She litters." So now she does not litter anymore.Valkyrie judges people on whether they litter or not. People who litter have been deemed rude.
Every little bit helps.
From Hadley AOR - Ohio
Tree Planting etc.
I had volunteered to plant trees in a local park since I figured it would be a good way to a) help promote environmental awareness in my locality and b) help to futher the 'greening' of the city.
When I arrived early in the morning to the designated location, I was informed that the mayor would be arriving shortly and that we were all to watch him plant the first tree, then we would be broken up into separate groups to work for the rest of the morning. OK, whatever.
Well, as the mayor arrived the crowd (naturally) swelled, and in the end everyone who had been assigned other tasks (such as picking up trash or weeding) insisted on planting trees with the mayor, leaving many jobs unattended to. So, since I was there to work and not to gape at a politician I have no respect for, I re-volunteered myself to shovel immense piles of mulch over the nearby playground. Mulching isn't exactly my idea of promoting environmental awareness, but children are vital... and they will be the ones taking over the task of stewardship and conservation in the future.
Apparently just shy of 1,000 people across the city spent the morning volunteering, which is impressive in my opinion, regardless of their motivations for helping out. Hopefully a few of those folks will continue to live in a manner that has less impact on our Mother Jorth, and help to guide the future generations in making wise and conscious choices. Earth Day is a great resource for drawing public attention to important causes... but the key is in daily awareness and practice.
From Eowyn OR (Environmental Concerns Officer) - BC, Canada
Haarp, Chemtrails and Bees
Enough of the "Stop HAARP, Stop chemtrail" (http://www.********rite.org/haarp.pdf) leaflets were printed out so that we could walk around the shopping mall in a town about an hour's drive away. Because we have to fund such things ourselves, it seems wise to at least try and get the information out to places where it might actually be read: that was an unlikely occurrance in "the Wack!" First stop was the library where we strategically placed a few around the magzine and newspapers section and then it was on to one of the malls. Having successfully managed to keep our distance between a security guard and ourselves (he was obviously taking his duties far too seriously considering the wage he would be getting, on a Sunday!), we distributed a goodly number to the most likely-looking candidates. Then it was on to an excellent coffee shop where the coffee is ground on site and folk can read one of the many books, magazines and newspapers they have, or just gaze around at the original artwork on the walls; this was a good place to leave a few more leaflets, which we of course did. A final trip to Fort Langley- the oldest town in BC- saw us lightened of a few more, A handy noticeboard was discovered opposite the local church so a couple simply had to be pinned up there! Altogether a very successful and excellent day in every way.
This last week, we have also created a space to house some Mason bees, which we purchased at very small cost. Many of you will have read the posts on the declining number of bees as they just disappear from hives; doubtless, HAARP and chemtrails are a huge causative factor in this. The situation is dire: no bees would see the end of mankind within 4 years. But I think anyone who has a balcony, patio or garden should help avert this tide by setting up a space for Mason bees: they are inexpensive to purchase, cost virtually nothing to keep, are 75% more efficient pollinators than honey bees and don't travel far from home. There are also other solitary types of bee you could consider: a search on the net will tell you what you need to know. Oh yes, and mason bees don't sting unless seriously provoked and then it apparently only feels like a mosquito bite!
Our work isn't finished. We shall continue putting out leaflets in suitable locations and probably head to Vancouver, where we can perhaps be more certain that folk will read the literature- even if they do nothing except speak to a friend about it; every little helps and remember: no act with the right intention- however small- is too small for planet Earth.
Hail our Holy Mother Jorth.
www.********rite.org/guardians (http://www.********rite.org/guardians)