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Working together, we are realistic enough, tough enough, and resilient enough to meet these challenges head on. The goal is to build a sustainable, prosperous, caring community by respecting Earth's planetary boundaries and by respecting life itself. We raise money each spring by selling rain barrels & composters, with all proceeds going towards supporting our 2 bursaries...one for PECI Environmental Students graduating and the other for young organic farmers in The County. www.rainbarrel.ca/csgpicton ","short_description":"Caring and acting for the benefit of our present and future generations. 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