Nearing nGIM
February 25, 2010, by Natalee Blagden
The team at Moganshan's renowned eco-lodge, naked Retreats, are promoting sustainable living through another "naked Green Initative Month". This year's nGIM runs throughout the month of March, with activities suitable for school groups, families, company outings, and individuals. Here's the key info on main events.
March 8-14, Kick-off Week: Big Litter Pick and GECKO environmental education classes.
March 26-28, Eco Action Weekend: Roots & Shoots are offering workshops on practical ways to reduce your environmental footprint.
March 27, Earth Hour, Starry Starry Cocktail party: Gather with friends and family for cocktails around the bonfire as naked turns out the lights (electric) so everyone can enjoy the stars, the surroundings, and live entertainment.
Travel, Accomodations, Activities:
Hiking tours, lunches, BBQ dinners, movies come included with different packages for faimiles, school groups (day trip or overnight), Eco Action Weekend visits, and corporate groups.
New this year: corporate training. Greennovate and CR -- Collective Responsibility -- are running workshops on sustainability and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) in the workplace.
Full outline of activities here.
Dates for various packages here.
teun@nakedretreats.cn corporate and school activity packages
evan@nakedretreats.cn for general inquiries
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