EOCA Online Conservation Fundraiser
THE MOST RECENT ONLINE FUNDRAISER was held over and around EARTH DAY on April 22nd. The theme this year was PLANET vs PLASTIC, something that EOCA has done a lot of work on over the years, and continues to through a number of its projects. Please see below what actions our members took to help raise money for our work, supporting conservation.
Make a Difference. BE THE DIFFERENCE!
Thanks to the generosity of EOCA members, the association is delighted to bring you online fundraiser events during the year. A chance to buy the gear you need for your next adventure AND make a difference!
EOCA Online fundraisers will run each year in the days leading up to and around the specific events of Green (Black) Friday / Giving Tuesday (late November) and Earth Day (April 22) each year. Please keep an eye on this page and on our social media pages for updates!
Image on right provided with thanks to Paul Hilton.
EOCA’s work ensures that the projects it funds address climate change and the loss of biodiversity in landscapes around the world.
The companies involved will be raising funds in a number of ways. Please scroll down to read all the details as we receive them! Some are hosting events on their own websites or at their headquarters, some are offering discounted goods or services, but all are raising money to support EOCA and its work to protect and restore our wonderful wild places!
Cumulus
Let’s make a difference together! Our friends at Cumulus® are very generously donating 20% of their online sales over the whole Earth Day weekend of 20-22 April to EOCA. Plus they are offering free shipping for all online orders! Find out more HERE.
Cumulus® manufactures lightweight down sleeping bags, clothes, shelters plus other accessories. Their products are made in Poland with advanced technical solutions, world-class fabrics, and ethically sourced Polish down. They combine exceptional lightness with functionality to create practical, reliable, and easy-to-use outdoor gear so that you can focus on making the most out of your next adventure.
Gear Tips
As part of the company’s commitment to promoting sustainable outdoor practices, Gear Tips is partnering with EOCA in an online fundraising campaign to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd.
From April 15th to April 22nd, Gear Tips will donate 20% of the value of all subscriptions to the Gear Tips Club to EOCA. By participating in this campaign, our members can directly contribute to EOCA’s conservation efforts and help protect wild spaces around the world. Together, we can make a positive impact on the environment and ensure that the wonders of nature remain accessible to all who seek adventure.
Money raised from this event will go towards supporting the Preserve Muriqui project in Brazil. More details HERE.
Gear Tips is an ecosystem designed to connect, educate, and equip outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of resources enabling their experiences in nature to be transformative, positive, and sustainable. At Gear Tips, we believe that outdoor adventures are not just a form of leisure, but an opportunity for personal growth and connection with the natural world. Our mission is to guide people along the trails of knowledge, providing the skills and information necessary for their outdoor experiences to be transformative and responsible.
Lorpen
The lovely people at Lorpen will be celebrating Earth Day this year from the 19th to the 22nd April by offering a 20% discount over the whole collection. From the sales made over this long weekend, 20% will be donated to EOCA for its work, enabling conservation! Find out more HERE.
Engineered in the Pyrenees, Lorpen socks are designed and manufactured for serious activities. The vision of this brand does not stop there as Lorpen is committed to preserving the environment in every aspect of business. This means that, whenever possible, the company works with fibres created from sustainable and manageable resources and develops manufacturing processes sensitive to the environment and reduce the amount of post production waste at all levels.
Mont Blanc Treks
To celebrate the planet via Earth Day, the fabulous team at Mont Blanc Treks will be donating a portion of EVERY trip booked throughout the month of April to EOCA! Please see more details HERE. Most of MBT’s treks are based in Europe and its founder, Sara Wild, often goes hiking in Scotland, so raising money to support the An Teallach in Scotland project is close to their hearts, helping to safeguard the natural environment that we all cherish so much
Mont Blanc Treks Ltd is run by a small, dedicated team of like-minded people whose local knowledge and passion for the mountains inspires them to offer a more personalised service for all their walking holidays. Offering guided or self-guided trekking itineraries across the European Alps, including full or half stage classic walking tours, customers can challenge themselves and achieve their goals.
Osprey Europe Ltd
The team at Osprey enjoys being outdoors. Whether they are out on the trail or in a forest, paddling downstream or cheering on their favourite sports team, there is a certain feeling of freedom out there. And while it’s in their nature to be outdoors, they also remember that it is their responsibility to protect and conserve it.
From 19th to 22nd April, the brand has committed to donate 20% of profits from every purchase of the new Talon™ Earth and Daylite™ Plus Earth, as well as 10% of profits from any other product sold on their website, to directly support EOCA and its conservation work.
This contribution will drive forward a dedicated project aimed at trail restoration in Cumbria, presenting a special chance for us to make a lasting impact on the trails we love. The project details are being confirmed as we speak, so come back soon to find out more …..!
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Osprey was born in California, 1974 at the seat of a single sewing machine, with a head full of ideas and a desire to design & build innovative backpacks to the highest quality. Today, Osprey products continue that pioneering spirit, being used on the highest mountains to the remotest islands and everywhere in between. Osprey increased its support for EOCA during 2023 by signing up to become a Sustaining Member.
TERNUA
From 19th – 22nd April this year, the team at TERNUA is celebrating Earth Day by offering 20% off all the clothing in their New Earth Spirit collection. 20% of the sales made during this time, will be donated to EOCA and its work! For more information, please go to www.ternua.com
Spanish company TERNUA has been a member of EOCA for a number of years and is very supportive of the association and its conservation work. TERNUA is a brand that provides clothing to people with adventurous souls and outdoor spirits who seek to connect with nature. These are people who recharge their energy levels in the open air with versatile, high performance technical garments that contain unique designs. They believe that caring for our planet is not an option, it is a priority.
Terra Nova Equipment
Camping and equipment brand Terra Nova will be supporting EOCA with a conservation fundraiser, on Earth Day 22nd April. 5% of its profits from its online shop on this day will be donated to EOCA, enabling its work to support conservation! Click HERE for Terra Nova’s website.
The philosophy at Terra Nova Equipment is simple – to provide the ‘Best in Class’ innovation and design. Check out the range of tents, tent accessories, shelters, trekking poles and much more HERE.
