Spring into life with a sponsored challengeWith spring just around the corner, why not shake off the winter blues by fundraising for Earthwatch? You can get fit and active for the long-awaited warmer weather, raise money for Earthwatch ...and have fun along the way.

To help you, we have compiled a list of sporting challenge events going on in the UK and Europe in the coming months; sponsored bike rides, 5km and 10km runs, half marathons, marathons and triathlons a-plenty! Visit www.earthwatch.org/europe/donate/donate_challenge for further information, dates, locations, and how to register.

You can take part in these events to fundraise to support Earthwatch's charitable activities, or even to subsidise the costs of your Earthwatch expedition. Make use of our fundraising help pack to get you on your way. Best of luck!

Recession busting fundraising

You can now fundraise for Earthwatch while going about your daily shopping. We have recently registered with http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/ who have over 600 well known retailers, all ready and waiting to make donations to charity when people shop with them through Easyfundraising.

Easyfundraising is free to use and you won't pay a penny more for your shopping. You could even save money with more than 100 exclusive online offers from many of your favourite high street stores.

And you can raise funds for free - there are many retailers who will give donations to Earthwatch for you doing something as simple as filling out a short online form. Ebay, for example, will make a £4 donation just for you signing up as a user.

All you need to do is register as an Earthwatch supporter by clicking on ‘Find a Cause' at the top of the page, register your details and get shopping.

So whenever you're thinking about fulfilling your online shopping needs, visit http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/ first. We bet your retailer is listed, and you can start raising funds for Earthwatch for free!