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Re: Happy Earth Day 2019 🌻 (fwd)

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:10:25 -0700 (PDT)
 >
 > Francisco is supposed to come back today

What's on his itinerary?

 > On Mon, 22 Apr 2019, Noelle wrote:
 >  > From: Smart Yards Co-op<http://www.gmail.com/~smartyardscoop>
 >  > Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 15:59:49 +0000
 >  > 
 >  > “In pushing other species to extinction, humanity is busy sawing off the 
 >  > limb on which it perches,” said Paul R. Ehrlich, an American biologist.
 >  > 
 >  > View this email in your browser (
 >  > https://mailchi.mp/caeed15536f1/happy-earth-day-2019?e=5da4cc40bd)
 >  > In this April issue: World Earth Day, Protect Our Species
 >  > 
 >  > ** Happy World Earth Day 2019
 >  > ------------------------------------------------------------
 >  > “In pushing other species to extinction, humanity is busy sawing off the 
 >  > limb on which it perches,” said Paul R. Ehrlich, an American biologist in 
 >  > warning the world about human impact on Mother Nature. Unfortunately, his 
 >  > predictions have become reality. As presented in this article (
 >  > https://smartyardscoop.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8cd15f7a6a3e121505c74dfb&id=9e4757516f&e=5da4cc40bd
 >  > ) by the Earth Day Network, human 
 >  > exploitation of natural resources, deforestation, and the overuse of 
 >  > pesticides are causing an appalling decline of biodiversity in worldwide 
 >  > habitats. Therefore, the Earth Day Network has decided to dedicate this 
 >  > April 22nd, Earth Day to the cause of Protecting Our Species. (
 >  > https://smartyardscoop.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8cd15f7a6a3e121505c74dfb&id=c2a365b568&e=5da4cc40bd)
 >  > 
 >  > Since its inception in 2015, Smart Yards Co-Op (
 >  > https://smartyardscoop.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8cd15f7a6a3e121505c74dfb&id=76605b81e2&e=5da4cc40bd
 >  > ) has been committed to protecting our 
 >  > local species by creating, building, and tending to ecological gardens. Each 
 >  > of our gardens is a link in a chain of microhabitats that support threatened 
 >  > birds, butterflies, and pollinators. To develop these relationships, our 
 >  > gardens incorporate plant combinations that are beautiful and functional in 
 >  > a complex ecosystem. We expertly choose plants that provide seasonal 
 >  > interest and bloom year round. The ecological diversity of our gardens 
 >  > creates an environment where the range of insect and bird life becomes an 
 >  > effective natural pest control. Our clients continue to marvel at the number 
 >  > of butterflies embellishing our gardens. Hummingbirds, chickadees, and cedar 
 >  > waxings represent some of the regular bird species nesting in and feeding 
 >  > from native Ca vegetation. Many years of research and hands-on 
 >  > experience guide the selection of grasses, perennials, shrubs, vines,
 >  > and trees that provide food, water, and shelter for our local wildlife.
 >  > Easter creates tons of waste with plastic eggs coming out of China that 
 >  > impacts our wildlife. This is a fun way to celebrate it sustainably and 
 >  > children love it.
 >  > 
 >  > To protect local species and their surrounding habitats, get started with 
 >  > these three simple actions:
 >  > 1. Learn and teach children about native flora and fauna and endangered 
 >  > species in your area. Educate your friends and family about the magnificent 
 >  > wildlife and plants that live around us. The first step to protecting 
 >  > species is to learn about their importance. Highlighting their significance 
 >  > in our economy, as well as their crucial role in upholding the stability of 
 >  > our environment, promotes and encourages restorative action. For more 
 >  > inspiration, see our above-mentioned Easter activity dedicated to 
 >  > cultivating children's knowledge about local wildflowers.
 >  > 
 >  > 2. Protect native plants responsible for providing food and shelter for 
 >  > native wildlife. Insects and habitat health go hand in hand. Attracting 
 >  > native insects such as bees and butterflies leads to the pollination of 
 >  > plants, resulting in healthy fruit and vegetable production. Without this 
 >  > essential step, other local inhabitants have no food sources. The spread of 
 >  > non-native species has greatly impacted native populations around the world 
 >  > as invasive species compete with natives for resources and habitat, forcing 
 >  > them towards extinction.
 >  > 
 >  > 3. Substitute herbicides and pesticides - hazardous pollutants affecting 
 >  > local wildlife - with natural pest control methods. Many herbicides and 
 >  > pesticides take a long time to degrade. Additionally, these chemicals build 
 >  > up in the soils, revealing their harmful impact throughout the food chain. 
 >  > Predators such as hawks, owls, and coyotes can be harmed if they eat 
 >  > poisoned animals. Amphibians are particularly vulnerable to these chemical 
 >  > pollutants and suffer greatly as a result of the high levels of herbicides 
 >  > and pesticides in their habitat.
 >  > 
 >  > https://smartyardscoop.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8cd15f7a6a3e121505c74dfb&id=9f1009a506&e=5da4cc40bd
 >  > These bees, birds and butterflies thrive in the natural, pesticide-free 
 >  > habitats that we create in the gardens of our clients.
 >  > 
 >  > To take further action for today's Earth Day theme, sign this petition (
 >  > https://smartyardscoop.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8cd15f7a6a3e121505c74dfb&id=adeee9abd6&e=5da4cc40bd
 >  > ) by Environment Ca to prevent the 
 >  > usage of bee-killing pesticides in American wildlife refuges.
 >  > If you're interested in Smart Yards Co-op (
 >  > https://smartyardscoop.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8cd15f7a6a3e121505c74dfb&id=76a0c02519&e=5da4cc40bd
 >  > ) 's projects and in working with us to 
 >  > make a difference visit us HERE (
 >  > https://smartyardscoop.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8cd15f7a6a3e121505c74dfb&id=0f48bb3bfe&e=5da4cc40bd
 >  > ) .
 >  > https://smartyardscoop.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8cd15f7a6a3e121505c74dfb&id=bf2f26e190&e=5da4cc40bd
 >  > 
 >  > Watch this video filled with alarming facts about the importance of 
 >  > protecting our species.
 >  > 
 >  > Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. 
 >  > Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together 
 >  > … all things connect. ~ Chief Seattle
 >  > 
 >  > https://smartyardscoop.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8cd15f7a6a3e121505c74dfb&id=ed14ab665b&e=5da4cc40bd
 >  > 
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