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Earthday.org

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Bees, a species in danger Photo Credit: Earthday.org I find subject matter that I hope will make a difference in someone's life or lifestyle. I also love to post things that are for the "greater good" of the world or people. Today I choose to highlight the Earthday.Org website.   https://www.earthday.org/ I learned so much from this website and I thought that this was something I had to pass on. You can become a "Global Citizen". You can become involved by learning, passing on the knowledge, or by taking individual action to make changes yourself. You can join the world's largest environmental movement. This organization works year-round to solve climate change, end plastic pollution, and to protect the world's endangered species.  The website is user-friendly and will help to educate while broadening your knowledge, and this goes across the globe!                 **THE WEBSITE IS CONVERTIBLE TO 10 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES** The orga

Wildflowers For Bees BEE-utiful!

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined that members of seven (7) yellow-faced bees of Hylaeus species need Federal Protection. In February of 2017, The president signed an executive order blocking the newest endangered bee, the Rusty-Patched bumble bee from being protected because signing the order completely froze any/all pending regulations so the bumble bee will have to wait. So, at this point saving our environment is up to us. What a better way to do it than saving the bees! By creating a small garden or mini-meadow of wildflowers, this can help to sustain your area and help boost the populations of bees. There were several successful campaigns this year of free wildflower seed giveaways, I'm hoping that you were able to secure your free or nearly free seeds. One super notable campaign was the #bringbackthebees campaign supported by General Mills/Honey Nut Cheerios/Vesey's Seeds L.t.d. The giveaway is over at this time, but you are encouraged to show off