A special way to support GCBL—and get your oil changed

Between April 4 and April 23, 2011, Lube Stop will be conducting a fundraising drive for the GreenCityBlueLake Institute. You can take advantage of Lube Stop's environmentally friendly re-refined motor oil, make a donation, and receive discounts on a future oil change and admission to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. All proceeds will support GCBL's community sustainability programs, such as the GCBL website. Thanks to Lube Stop for providing this special program for another year!

Supporting the voice sustainability

This website is a community service of the GreenCityBlueLake Institute of The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. It promotes all the people, organizations, and businesses who are advancing sustainability in Northeast Ohio. You can support this important online resource in the following ways: 

• Make a donation — Your tax-deductible contribution will help to give this effort a broad base of support. Go here to make a secure online donation, and please earmark it for the GreenCityBlueLake Institute.
• Become a sponsor — By becoming a sponsor of the site, your company or organization can align itself with a respected voice of sustainability while gaining positive public recognition. Sponsors can support a particular page or section of the site, depending on their interests and budget. For information about sponsorship levels. Or call us at 216-231-4600, x3513.  A list of our curent sponsors is here.
• Spread the word — Tell your friends and colleagues about GreenCityBlueLake.org. Our network gains power and influence as more people become involved.

More ways to support the GreenCityBlueLake Institute 

There are many other ways to support the visionary work of of the GreenCityBlueLake Institute and the sustainability efforts of The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, including:

• Projects: As a “think-and-do” tank, the Institute conducts projects that promote the design of ecological cities that are good for people and nature. Institute staff members have expertise in the fields of green building, city and regional planning, transportation, watershed planning, energy alternatives, carbon footprint analysis and planning to mitigate climate change. The current priority is helping Northeast Ohio transition to a carbon-neutral future. Project sponsorships can be customized to meet a variety of needs.
• Exhibits: The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is developing new exhibits to educate the public about sustainability and the work of the GreenCityBlueLake Institute. The Museum also will be hosting a major traveling exhibit on climate change in 2011.
• Museum building: The Museum has exciting plans to renovate and expand its facilities in University Circle. The new building’s LEED Platinum design will include many green features, as well as a new Hall of Conservation and Sustainability. 
• GreenCityBlueLake Institute endowment: Endowment support will help build the Institute into one of the nation’s major centers for sustainability. Donations can support the Institute as a whole or establish endowed chairs for permanent staff. 

To arrange a meeting to discuss such opportunities, please call Institute director David Beach (216-231-4600, x3366) or Museum development director Bill Lynerd (216-231-2105). 

Thanks for your support!