Nature’s Own

Roy takes a little time to think things over in Red Wall Cavern overhang on the Colorado River.

WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO (IT’S IMPORTANT)

For most of the last twenty years, the profits from Nature’s Own, and the efforts from our staff and management have provided significant financial assistance to the following organizations:

Idea Wild works to minimize the loss of biodiversity by empowering people on the frontlines of conservation. The Fort Collins-based organization works to conserve biodiversity by providing biologists and educators working in developing countries with equipment and support. www.ideawild.org

Global Greengrants works to strengthen the grassroots environmental movement in developing regions by making small grants to groups striving for environmental sustainability. Nature’s Own was instrumental in founding Greengrants and continues to provide substantial support.  The Boulder-based organization has provided more than 3,000 grants in 120 different countries. www.greengrants.org

Rainforest Action Network campaigns for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain life by transforming the global marketplace through education, grassroots organizing and non-violent direct action.  Based in San Francisco, RAN has been bringing corporate America to its senses www.ran.org

Global Response proves that an international network of well-informed, committed citizens can mount successful campaigns to preserve the health and safety of the planet. At the request of indigenous peoples and grassroots organizations, Global Response organizes urgent letter-writing campaigns to help communities prevent many types of environmental destruction. www.globalresponse.org

Center for Biodiversity combines conservation biology with litigation and  policy advocacy to help secure a future for animals and plants hovering on the brink of extinction, for the wilderness they need to survive and by extension for the spiritual welfare of future generations.  This group has successfully won enforcement of the endangered species act in numerous lawsuits. www.biologicaldiversity.org

Pacific Environment protects the environment of the Pacific Rim by promoting grassroots activists, strengthening communities and reforming international policies.  The organizations work includes supporting local environmental struggles, holding banks and corporations accountable, promoting best practices in sustainable fishing and renewable energy and building a global movement.  www.pacificenvironment.org

Solar Living Institute in Hopland, CA, was established by Real Goods as an inspirational educational center for alternative energy. Nature’s Own has donated inventory for the institute’s gift shop for several years.  100% of the proceeds from our donated goods supports the group’s mission. www.solarliving.org