policy in both the public and private sectors. (Minister Environment Canada 
     
     Release PR-HQ—09l-26) , ~ 
     
    

    
     The Honorable Charles Caccia introduced a private members bill (Bill # 
     
     209) aimed at protecting and rehabilitating endangered and threatened species 
     
     in Canada. (adapted from Cummunique, May 28, 1991) 
     
    
   
   
    
     ISLAND CLAY - THE VIDEO VERSION V adapted from Institute of Island Studies 
     
    
   
   
    
     The protection of a fragile land base has always been a fundamental 
     
     public issue for Prince Edward Islanders. 
     
    

    
     _As part of its ongoing effort to assist in the fOrmulation of farsighted 
     
     Island land policy, the Institute of Island Studies decided to produce a 
     
     video." Called "Island Clay", it is intended as an introduction to the Royal 
     
     Commission on the Land's report which was released in October 1990. 
     
    

    
     . This 27 minute VHS_format video is available for sale for $19.95 + GST + 
     
     PST + postage and handling for a total of $24.98. Please mail orders to the 
     
     Institute ovasland Studies, U.P.E.I. Charlottetown, P.E.I. CIA 493. 
     
    
   
   
    
     GIFT IDEAS FOR NATURALISTS 
     
    
   
   
    
     A number of naturalist oriented organizations 
     
     offer gift selections which may be that special 
     
     »item for the naturalist whether they be the young ‘ 
     
     or young at heart. ' ‘ ' ' - 
     
    

    
     Membership in the Natural History Society of Prince Edward Island at $ 5 
     
     for a family will provide‘the receiver of the gift with 6 issues of the Island 
     
     Naturalist,'access to birding and natural history field trips, lectures, and 
     
     . birding events. (see inner cover for details) . . . 
     
    

    
     The Guardian of Natural Areas - a Christmas gift for all. Preserve 1/4 
     
     acre of an Island natural area for not only that unique person but for future 
     
     generations. The gift_comes with a framable certificate, a map of the site, 
     
     and an official tax receipt. The cost is $100. Contact the Island Nature 
     
     Trust at 566-9150. K .-' 
     
    

    
     The Island Wings Colouring Book - features 12 pages of Island birds for 
     
     colouring by the young naturalist. This is available from the Society or the 
     
     Birds Eye Nature Store. ' 
     
    

    
     .Adopt a Wild Bird - The Long Point Bird Observatory is offering a colour 
     
     print of the bird, an adoption plaque ready for framing, a certificate of 
     
     adoption listing your bird's band number, age, sex, weight, and general 
     
     information on its range and habits. The price ranges from $30 for-a 
     
     Red-breasted Nuthatch to $100 for a Sharprshinned Hawk.. Contact the LPBO at 
     
     P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan, Ontario L4G 281 - 
     
    
   
   
    
       
     
    
   
   
    
     V Coffee mugs - The Student's of Seattle's coffee mug and .' a, 
     
     cover offers an excellent alternative to purchasing throw-away E?” 
     
     coffee cups. It is very cenvenient and only costs $3. The ' 
     
    
   
   
    
     mugs are available from Sandra Szczygiel at 838-2473 or 962-2126. 
     
    

    
     The Guardian Of the Rainforest - The World Wildlife Fund offers an 
     
     opportunity to preserve an acre.or more of tropical rainforest for $25 per 
     
     acre. Contact the World Wildlife Fund at 90 Eglington Avenue East, Suite 504, 
     
     Toronto M4P 227 V e . . ' 
     
    

    
     Membership in the Canadian Nature Federation, the national organization 
     
     ‘which speaks out on issues important to naturalists in Canada. If you live in 
     
    
   
   
    
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