Encore:The Art and Responsibilty of Travel

The Global Pledge & Fundacion Encore

We pledge allegiance to our earth and to
the universal spirit which gives us life.

One planet indivisible with peace and justice
for all inhabitants.

We pledge to do to our best to uphold the trust bestowed in the gift of life; to care for our planet and atmosphere; to respect and honor all inhabitants, all people, plants, animals and resources; to create a legacy for our children and our children's children in a world of harmony and love.

We urge all to join us actively working for change and in investing in an Earth Tax of 1% of each of our gross incomes. We all must pay, and together we can make a difference.

Socially responsible travel means a constant struggle to defend the earth and to protect and sustain traditional communities. Socially responsible tourism is a cooperative relationship between the non-wealthy local community and sincere open-minded travelers who want to enjoy themselves in an undeveloped region, and at the same time, enrich their consciousness by means of significant educational and cultural interchange.

The primary objectives of Fundacion Encore are to educate travelers about local ecology and customs, and to raise funds and provide technical support to local groups.
If you are interested in joining us, please contact our office for complete details of Fundacion Encore.
Together we can.

Thank you in advance for you generous contributions, and if you have any questions, please contact Jim Walker who is coordinating the project.

27th Annual River Clean-Up

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for our 20th Annual Spring River Clean Up on May 4. The river clean ups are just one way we can give back to the river by providing free canoe rentals for folks who participate in picking up trash along the river. Give us a call or drop us a note if you would like to join us to help keep the Batten Kill the special river that it is.