Wildlife

Protect Wildlife: Biodiversity Benefits Everyone

Wildlife and biodiversity form a web of life that supports us all. When we take action for wildlife, we strengthen ecosystems, ensuring clean water, food, and a stable climate. Our actions can preserve this balance and secure a thriving future—for wildlife, for nature, and for ourselves.

Learn about Native Species

The world is full of unique species that all play an important role in nature. I will spend (___) minutes learning what the native plants and wildlife are in my region.
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Use iNaturalist to Discover Native Species Near You!

For Wildlife and Humans, Native Plants are a Key to Climate Resilience

Everything Is Connected: Discover The Benefits of Native Bird, Insect, and Tree Species
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Log Species to Help Scientists

The more we know about the wildlife around us, the better we can protect species. I will download a wildlife monitoring app and log (___) animal or plant species I discover.
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iNaturalist: Log a Variety of Species, Including Plants and Animals

Merlin: Easy-to-use App to Identify and Log Birds. eBird: For Advanced Birders to Contribute to Community Science.

Explore Success Stories about Public Participation in Science
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Learn How to Save the Bees

Bees and other pollinators are vital to ecosystems and agriculture. I will spending (___) minutes learning about local pollinators and why they are so important.
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Learn the Basics of Pollinators

Why Bees are Essential to People and Planet

Pollen Over Pesticides: How we Can Save the Honeybees
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Protect Pollinators with a Plant or Mini-Habitat

Pollinators need a little help from their friends like us! I will take (___) steps to protect pollinators, such as planting a pollinator-friendly plant, installing a pollinator hotel, or by leaving leaf litter for pollinators to call home.
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Learn How You Can Help Pollinators

Build a Bee Hotel!

Find a Pollinator Plant List Near You
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Learn to be a Responsible Tourist

Being a responsible tourist means not disturbing wildlife and choosing eco-friendly tour operators and destinations that prioritize wildlife conservation and respect animal welfare. I will spend (___) minutes researching ways to travel responsibly to ensure my adventures support, rather than harm, wildlife and their habitats.
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Basics of Animal-friendly Tourism

Responsible Travel Tips from WWF

How Your Responsible Wildlife Trip Can Be a Force for Good
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Learn the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace means enjoying nature responsibly by minimizing our impact and leaving the environment as we found it, or better. I will spend (___) minutes learning about the seven core principles to minimize my impact while enjoying the outdoors.
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The Leave No Trace Seven Principles

Check Out Leave No Trace Activities for All Ages!
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Try At Least One Principle of Leave No Trace

After learning about the Principles of Leave No Trace, I will take at least one action to minimize my impact on the outdoors while enjoying nature. I will post what I tried to the feed to encourage others to do the same!
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The Leave No Trace Seven Principles

Check Out Leave No Trace Activities for All Ages!
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Learn to Be a Responsible Pet Owner

Being a responsible pet owner means minimizing the impact pets have on wildlife by keeping them indoors, never setting them 'free' into nature, and supervising pets when they are outside to prevent them from hunting or disturbing wild animals. This also keeps our pets safe from harm. I will spend (___) minutes learning about ways to ensure my pet’s behavior and care practices protect local wildlife and their ecosystems.
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Tips for Keeping Cats and Dogs Safe Around Wildlife

Why Leash Laws Matter (And Alternatives to Breaking Them!)

Why Releasing a Pet to the Wild is Never the Right Thing - and What to do Instead
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Make Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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Seafood Watch Guides

Five Ways to Kick-Start Your Sustainable Seafood Journey

The Smart Seafood and Sustainable Fish Buying Guide
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Use Reusable Bags

Plastic bags do not always end up in landfills and if they aren't properly disposed of. In nature, they can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and harm wildlife. When I go shopping, I will be sure to bring my own bags to reduce waste and the chance that plastic bags could find their way into wildlife habitats.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

California's Plastic Bag Ban

Reusable Bag Rant

How to Reduce Single Use Plastic Products
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Enjoy a Meatless Meal

Producing 1 kg of beef emits as much greenhouse gas as driving 150 miles, meanwhile, 1 kg of veggies or grains leaves a much lighter footprint! This week, I’ll shrink my climate impact by having (___) meatless meals and/or (___) vegan meals each day.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

21 Easy Meatless Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

Beginner's Guide to a Plant-based Diet

Easy Diet Changes Can Lower Carbon Footprint: Stanford Medicine-led Study
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Learn to Grow Plants Your Way

Growing plants can be rewarding and can create habitats big and small for wildlife. And, we can grow things almost anywhere! I will spend (___) minutes researching options for growing plants either inside or outside.
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Landscaping for Wildlife

How to Grow Your Own Food, Even If You Don't Have a Garden

Turning your black thumb green (gardening tips for a beginner)
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Plant (or Adopt) a Plant

Landscaping with native plants, gardening, and having plants inside can have benefits for nature and our health. I will plant or adopt a new plant or grow one from seeds and post a photo of it to the feed.
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Dig into the benefits of gardening

Learn about Container Gardening

Learn to Grow Vegetables Indoors
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Remove Invasive Species

Removing invasive species (species that are not naturally found in my area and can outcompete native plants) can help beautify nature around me and protect local biodiversity. I will learn about invasive plants in my area and, if possible, support or participate in at least one effort to beautify nature near me by removing invasive species.
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Learn the Basics about Invasive and Non-native Species

Explore What You Can Do to Stop the Spread While Spending Time Outdoors

Learn about Invasive Species in Your Area
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Donate to Support Wildlife

There are many amazing projects supporting wildlife and their habitats. I will choose a project or organization to support that helps species and habitats I care about and make a donation.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Search for Organizations with Charity Navigator

Explore Wildlife-specific Projects You Can Support with Wildlife Conservation Network

Explore Millions of Philanthropy Options with EarthShare
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CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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