Earth Works Institute

EWI is always actively engaging members of the community to become informed and participate in restoration and wildlife projects. Most of our work is performed in specific communities in Santa Fe County where the impacts of such work either directly or indirectly impact residents of the area. In the spirit of community stewardship, we often hold an informational meeting to recruit community members to inform them of the project details and invite them to participate in the maintenance after the initial work is performed. In the case of wetland restoration, newly planted trees need water and care, and invasive species such as tamarisk and Russian olive need to be removed continuously.

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Most mornings, when the bright New Mexico sunshine pours through the south-facing windows at the EWI office, Dana Richards will be found at his computer with smile, a hug, and a temperament to match the sun’s warmth.

Dana is full of humorous energy and has a talent for making everyone laugh. When asked to write a short autobiography, he composed this poetic snippet:
“Internationally unrecognized cowboy poet/haiku fusion artist, Dana brings to EWI a joie de vivre, a raison d’etre and a sine qua non. Dana’s desk is messy, his shirt is untucked and his truck is muddy (when it’s not in the shop for repairs).”

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Earth Works Institute is enthusiastic about announcing an exciting initiative with financial support from the Partners for Wildlife program through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. We will soon schedule an informational meeting which will be facilitated by Kina Murphy, EWI’s Water and Land Health Coordinator. Local community members and natural resources professionals will be on hand for this educational workshop at the Randall Davey Audubon Center in Santa Fe. The purpose of this gathering will be to bring awareness to how we coexist with wildlife in our area, how habitat conditions can be easily improved on private and public land, and EWI’s intentions for the project funding.

Fences don’t always keep out our non-domesticated furry friends, and sites where … read more »

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Earth Works Institute is geared up for another action-packed season working with young adults in the Santa Fe area. The month of February is dedicated to recruiting 15 young adults who are interested in gaining green collar career skills, participating in on-the-ground community building, and acquiring hands-on experience with environmental conservation and education.

4C is proud to list the following accomplishments for 2009:

• Installation of a dozen erosion control structures and planting of over 100 trees in the Santa Fe County Arroyo Hondo open space
• Installation of 20 erosion control structures and planting of over 200 trees and shrubs in the Cerrillos Hills State Park
• Design and construction of  outdoor classrooms and school gardens at Turquoise Trail Charter School,

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