> 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 > > > > ============================================================ > > > > ** www.smartyardscoop.com ( > > https://smartyardscoop.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8cd15f7a6a3e121505c74dfb&id=1f2aa64426&e=5da4cc40bd ) > > > > Copyright © 2019 Smart Yards Cooperative, All rights reserved. > > > > This email was sent to http://dummy.us.eu.org/noelleg (http://dummy.us.eu.org/noelleg) > > Smart Yards Co-op . 1376 N. 4th Street, Suite 101 . where-I-live . USA > > > > Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp > >