Rainforest Rescuers Club

Eco-Defenders Club

This is a photo of our club members from the 06-07. We had 70+ members!

Who are we?

Mrs. Jones has moved to Burnett Junior High, and she is planning to start a club there in the second semester!

Mrs. McClure is taking over at Davis Intermediate! Thank you, Mrs. McClure! :)

We are a bunch of Davis Intermediate kids dedicated to raise awareness and save the endangered animals and ecosystems on Earth. We work together with The Earth Foundation and The Nature Conservancy to preserve and protect our World!

(2006-2007) Rift Valley, Kenya in Africa - 80 acres!!

(2005-2006) Atlantic Rainforest in Brazil - 65 acres!!! :)

What do we do?

We meet every week to plan, create, and work together. We are each responsible for advertising and working the fundraisers, and spreading the word about the endangered ecosystems and animals on Earth. We also set up donation cans around the school to collect spare change as well as ask some of our parents to take a donation can to their work.

We have made and sold items such as:

Hand-made jewelry, beaded animals, refillable clay pens, Capri-Sun purses, hacky-sacks, bookmarks, key chains, Christmas ornaments, and much more.

We welcome any new ideas. Just e-mail Mrs. Jones (our sponsor teacher) at: angela.jones@wylieisd.net or call (972) 429-3000 ext. 6483

Club Applications and Forms

	**Sorry, applications will be accepted at this time.
	Club Polo Order Form
	Parent Volunteer Form We need more parent volunteers please!

How can you help? (Donations)

Our goal, is to save as much money as possible in order to help protect as many acres as we can. Last year we helped save 65 acres in Brazil. This year our goal in 100 acres in Africa. The more money we save, the bigger difference we can make to help save endangered ecosystems in the Rift Valley in Kenya. One way to reach our goal of 100 acres, is to ask for the supplies we need to be donated instead of using our money donations to buy our supplies. This is where you come in. If we could get our parents to donate a few supplies to the club, that will cut down on the budget we will need to make the crafts we sell to raise money for the Earth Foundation. Below is a list of some of the supplies we use to make our crafts. This list will be updated often as our needs arise or are filled. The Eco-Defenders would like to thank you in advance for any help and supplies that you are willing to donate.

These supplies can be found at any store that sells craft supplies. It does not matter which store you buy from. We want you to save money too! :)

** These are the items we need most - call if you have questions about what to donate

***Pony Beads (asstd. colors)	**1/2 in Velcro strips	**colored craft sand (bright colors)	**large plastic storage bins with lids (Rubbermaid type)
**fine gauge wire for beading and crafts	**silver earring hooks	**Magnets - 3/4 in. circles	Fabric Permanent Markers (assorted colors)
** plain flip flops (solid colors and astd sizes for 5th and 6th graders)		White/Cream sewing thread	Organizing box with compartments for beads
**key rings and clips	**empty coffee cans w/ lid	baking (fimo) clay
**Pony Tail Holders (solid colors-plain)	**Ribbbon-1/2 in. printed or solid colors-for boys and girls	Poly-fil - cotton stuffing for pillows,etc	Clear Vinyl - found in fabric department/ usually used for table coverings (thick)
**Solid or Print Fleece: Blankets - 2 yds each side Pillows - 1 yd each side
**Thin Fur Boas -Maribou Boas (asstd. colors/can be found at Hobby Lobby and JoAnn's Fabrics) royal blue, bright pink, yellow, orange, lime, purple - see picture to the right.
	Oriental Trading Company Orders (if you can find these items at another store, that is fine)
Mega Sayings Bracelet Assortment (100 pcs) HG-24/1741 $19.95	Rubber Neon Monkey Bracelets (24 pcs) HG-24/1759 $5.95	Smile Face Bouncing Balls (48 pcs) HG-39/1252 $5.95	Vinyl Pirate Rubber Duckies (12 pcs) HG-16/733 $5.95
Velour Animal Print Friendship Bracelets (12 pcs) HG-24/1215 $2.95	Mini Velour Bean Bag Zoo Animals (12 pcs) HG-6/1307 $14.95	Plush Zoo Animal Bookmarks (12 pcs) HG-12/2213 $5.95	Plastic Shark Pens (12 pcs) HG-8/149 $5.95
Metal Sport Ball Key Chains (144 pcs) HG-19/285 $14.95		**If you see any other items that you think might sell well, please e-mail or call me.