It's a Fact Dan is currently a board member of the Gulf of Maine Institute - an international educational institute - and is working to establish a Community Gardens movement in Yarmouth.

Dan joined the local environmental group - Tusket River Environmental Protection Association (TREPA) - becoming President in 2003. He creates the TREPA newsletter and continually updates the group's website. In addition, Dan has authored several submissions to the government, involving community issues such as off-road vehicle use, a proposed quarry on Digby Deck, the Black Bull Mine, and the Wal-Mart Environmental Assessment. With regards to the latter, Dan was able to ensure that the EA took into account proper construction conditions and mitigation as part of the project. In addition, the Yarmouth Town Planner subsequently introduced a motion to create an environmentally sensitive zone around the area, limiting any future development.

Mr. Earle's activities are as diverse as they are positive. He is an active member of the Coastal Coalition, a group concerned with public control of coastal land. And with the help of student interns, Dan has created a Green Map of Yarmouth. He has also teamed up with a Master's candidate in order to study Broad Brook as an urban greenway system, thus furthering his own knowledge of the local ecosystem, in addition to fostering an overall community awareness.

Dan is currently a board member of the Gulf of Maine Institute - an international educational institute - and is working to establish a Community Gardens movement in Yarmouth. These activities are all based in Dan's deep love for the outdoors and for all things natural. He is an inspiration to the residents of Yarmouth and beyond.