This year at Earthdance, we collected $5 donations for our General Hydroponic T-Shirts and General Organics Sample Packs. All the proceeds are being given to the Redwood Forest Foundation. In total, we raised $1,110.00! The foundation is a Mendocino County organization dedicated to sustaining the stunning and unique ecology of the redwood forests. Often when we think of redwoods, we think of massive towering trees, but there are many small and delicate plants living in the ecosystem as well. I’ve posted a shot I took of an orchid that is native to the redwood forests here. It’s so pretty, and so exotic, and it needs our protection. Here is some more information about the RFF, from their website:

What We Do

We are striving to create a model of “working community forests” by purchasing and sustainably managing the once great redwood forests surrounding the communities of the redwood region in northwestern California. This will be for the social, environmental and economic benefit of all our citizens in perpetuity, by returning net profits directly back to the communities served.

RFFI wants its forest management practices to demonstrate respect for the integrity of forest systems. Sustainable habitat will benefit our community and our forest industry by providing high quality water, air, and forest products along with the open space that north coast residents treasure.

The jobs created by the sustained flow of forest products will provide a family-friendly income. The long-term profits will benefit the community through augmentation of existing county budgets for education, roads and public welfare. Finally, the forest will provide a space for young and old to enjoy in culturally diverse ways.