The Nature Conservancy wrote -

Do you love to run? Do you care about the environment? Then join our local “green team” today!

You can help protect our planet — and get cool stuff — when you run with Team Nature in DC, MD & VA today to benefit The Nature Conservancy.

HOW IT WORKS:

1. Join Team Nature today. Start raising funds for the GW Parkway Classic, which will be held on Earth Day — April 22, 2012. Our top 20 fundraisers by April 1st will earn a guaranteed entry in the Parkway Classic 10-mile race, a popular race that always sells out early. See more details below.

2. Spread the word! Ask your friends and family for their support.

3. Get great stuff! Team Nature runners are eligible to win great giveaways. We’ll announce the winners on our local Facebook page:  facebook.com/dc.md.va.nature.conservancy.

OUR GOAL:

Raise $20,000 by Earth Day 2012 -- and ultimately help plant millions of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay. For every dollar raised, we can plant 5 oysters. Join Team Nature today and be a part of making a real difference in the bay and the health of our planet.

SPRING'S SWEET REWARDS:

1)      Raise $150 and you get a free Team Nature t-shirt
2)      Raise even more – and if you are one of our top 20 donors by April 1st, you will receive a guaranteed entry into Pacers’ GW Parkway Classic 10-miler. This popular race always sells out early.
3)      Be our top fundraiser by midnight on Thursday, April 19, and you will win an exclusive two-night stay at our scenic Brownsville Preserve on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. This natural getaway includes lodging in a beautiful historic home not open to the public.

If desired, you can arrange a guided tour with Conservancy staff, or simply enjoy peace and quiet by the water. The choice is yours -- and so is the preserve -- for any two nights (subject to availability) for up to 5 people. See official rules.

OUR PARTNERS:

The Conservancy is the official environmental charity partner for the Pacers Events Race Series — so look for our booth at every major Pacers race! We’ll have special thank you gifts and other great giveaways for our Team Nature runners.

UPCOMING PACERS RACES:

Visit pacersevents.com for a complete list of upcoming races.