ECOLIFE Conservation

Reflecting back on the trip we took to Mexico in 2019 as we prepare and plan for traveling to the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in 2022. Please read this testimonial from one of our generous donors who traveled with us and what they have to say about ECOLIFE Conservation. #monarchbutterflies #givestoves #conservation #humanity #ecolifeconservation Learn more at www.ecolifeconservation.org

It is officially Spring, let's celebrate the pollinators! #monarchbutterflies #conservation #ecolifeconservation

ECOLIFE Conservation's Founder, Bill Toone is a fascinating speaker with remarkable true life stories to share with you and your team. True stories to direct your attention towards what is happening around the world to our natural resources. There is no better time to heighten your awareness on how you can make an impact big or small. Call us to book him at your next team meeting. 760-740-1346 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC7-jCkmonM

How does your garden grow? Contact us to learn more about sustainable farming. We want to hear from you and share how you can join ECOLIFE in making a difference in the world we call home. www.ECOLIFEconservation.org

Announcing our collaboration with @coastalrootsfarm where we now have one of our aquaponics systems. This system uses 90% less water than traditional agricultural and is 100% organic #ecolifeconservation #sustainablefarming #preservewaterresources

COOKING Should Not Kill - air pollution from cooking over an open fire kills 4.3 million people every year. Help us save families by donating to our stove program #givestoves #cookingshouldnotkill #stoveprogram https://www.ecolifeconservation.org/donate/

ECOLIFE is active in conserving monarchs and being a resource for our community. Thanks UT!

We grew this kale in WATER ? Yes, that's right at our Aquaponic Farm in Escondido. Post your favorite recipe using Kale for the chance to win an EcoLife Conservation t-shirt and tour of our aquaponic farm.

Are you familiar with aquaponics? Now that children are beginning to return to the classroom, you can support STEM learning by gifting an ECO-Cycle. Check this out... 100% Organic. 90% Less water. Grow faster with less effort. Get yours today! #LiveAnECOLIFE #ECOCycle #Aquaponics #ecolifeconservation

The UNESCO Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve experiences deforestation on a daily basis. The deforestation results in these monarchs having no home during their migration. The goal of our Patsari stoves in Mexico is to reduce the need for firewood, and therefore reduce deforestation as an end. Save the Monarchs! #monarch #butterfly #migration #deforestation #biosphere

The monarch butterfly's silhouette is distinctive for being long and graceful. A recent study of non-migrating monarchs showed insights into how this shape might be tied to the species' long history of migration: "Monarchs are native to North America, but have also established non-migrating populations in the Caribbean, Central and South America, and islands in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans... Over time, the wings of these colonists got smaller." According to this study from UC Davis, "Migration selects for longer, larger forewings while non-migration seems to relax this and lead to smaller wings." https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas/2020//201102173234.htm

Such a precious little smile Everyday, our stoves are hard at work saving women & children's lungs. It's estimated that 27 million people in Mexico still use firewood for cooking and suffer the many health effects of smoke inhalation. Women and children are more affected because they spend more time around cookstoves. On average, women spend 2-4 hours a day breathing smoke, and young children are exposed during a critical period of lung development. Our Patsari stoves funn...el smoke away from these vulnerable respiratory systems. So let's keep building! #safecooking #habitat #home #community

Did you know that tomatoes are one of the most common aquaponically grown crops because they need such precise growing conditions? This means that, by growing tomatoes with aquaponics, people across the world can have tomatoes grown so much closer to home than if they are grown in Mexico or Chile! What better combo than enjoying a fresh tomato and reducing your carbon footprint at the same time! #healthy #delicious #fresh #tomatoes #organic #aquaponics #fishfarming #farming #homegrown

With school back in session, our teachers are using their ECO-Cycle Aquaponics Kits to get students excited about sustainability remotely. Mr. Cooper, a math, science & oceanography teacher at All Tribes Charter School, said, I have had a really cool experience being back at school and having students Zoom in with me. I have shown students their tank and they were so stoked to see the greens growing the way they are. We have been feeding the fish and the tank does the rest. Very fun, and kids really feel hope when they see their seeds growing. Do you know a classroom that would benefit from an ECO-Cycle Aquaponics Kit?

Tilapia and Koi are some of the most commonly used fish for aquaponics! One of the hidden benefits of aquaponics is that not only are systems able to provide leafy greens and vegetables to communities but aquaponic systems grow a protein source as well: fish! This is especially important for developing countries where emphasis on sustainable farming practices and nutritious output is vital for a community to thrive. Not only does a community have healthy veggies but also a nutritious protein source! #sustainability #fish #farming #healthy #ecosystem #fresh #ecofriendly

The Patsari Stove is specifically designed for the traditional Mexican diet! It features 3 cooking surfaces: 1 comal, a griddle-like surface for cooking tortillas, and 2 smaller comales that can be used to simultaneously cook both a pot of beans and rice. The internal chambers are highly efficient at distributing heat, meaning it burns hotter for longer and uses far less firewood for fuel. This safer, newer stove works together with tradition to protect the environment. #tradition #safecooking #environmentallyfriendly #family

We had an amazing time on board the SS ECOLIFE. Having friends on board, old and new, made it a magical trip If you missed the boat or want to relive bits of your adventure, here's a recording of the evening! (And if you loved it, why not give us a share?) https://www.youtube.com/watch

That's a wrap! Time to unpack and unwind. Thank you so much to all the people that made our cruise and the afterparty so special, and an extra special thank you to everyone who donated this evening. If you missed the boat, no worries! We'll be sharing a recording of the event in the next couple of days, so keep an eye out!

"Extraordinary," Bill kept interjecting. "It should be extraordinary." Our latest blog post takes you behind the scenes of how we wound up creating the most unique and immersive experience online right now. Spoiler: some beverages may have been involved. https://www.ecolifeconservation.org//the-story-behind-our/

Meet Linn, ECOLIFE's incredible Multimedia Producer and Communications Manager! Using her background in science communications, archaeology, and content creation, Linn's goal is to promote better social-ecological systems using multimedia. At ECOLIFE, Linn's work opens up conversations about how humans and the natural world can support each other. And she has put together some really beautiful videos for our Virtual Cruise Gala on Saturday, which you won't want to miss! Register at http://bit.ly/ecolifegala #sustainability #sustainable #natural #environment #coexist

Got the travel bug? Us too! By going virtual, we get to have the whole globe as the venue for our gala this year. Our Captain and ECOLIFE's Founder, Bill Toone, is raring to visit some of his favorite places on earth with you So get your free ticket today to come along on the best trip around! http://bit.ly/ecolifegala

"I am an optimist. If my glass is half-full, I generally pour my dreams into a smaller glass. Covid has presented huge and obvious challenges but also some hidden opportunities. By going virtual and by riding on the coattails of amazing Broadway talent, we can finally take our important story national." Thank you BroadwayWorld for publishing this interview with our Founder, Bill Toone, and one of our fabulous Virtual Cruise Gala performers, Christine Andreas! Read on of your daily dose of optimism & goodwill. https://www.broadwayworld.com//BWW-Interview-Christine-And