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The Zoo Society provides Cleveland Metroparks Zoo $3 million for programs, operating support, and capital improvement projects each year. https://lnkd.in/dHUa65r #GivingTuesday #GivingZooDay

Did you enjoy our first video about the Just Roots community farms? Our second video in this series is almost ready, and we can’t wait for you to see it. Stay tuned for more info! Watch the first video here>>> https://lnkd.in/ebb6JrRQ #JustRoots #CommunityFarms #SustainableLiving #FarmToTable #EatLocal #KnowYourFarmer"

The Chair of South of Scotland Enterprise has called on businesses to go to the NatureScot hub for accurate details of what a Galloway National Park would mean. The Open Letter by SOSE Chair, Russel Griggs, emphasises that the soon-to-start consultation process would allow any new park to be shaped to Galloway’s needs and interests. He says: We are not being asked to consider whether we want to have a National Park that looks like the existing National Parks in Scotland, or to recreate those structures. We, as a region, have been given the unique chance to create the one we want, if that is what we decide. No single blueprint for a new National Park is prescribed in any legislation.” Mr Griggs emphasises that no decisions have been made and that SOSE has yet to decide its own formal position. He adds that the debate over a National Park should be properly informed, saying: “It is, of course, right that we debate these issues, but people need to choose wisely, informed by accurate information. “And to allow that debate to happen, I would urge everyone to conduct these discussions in a respectful way, with understanding of other people’s positions and perspectives and without personal attacks.” · The NatureScot hub is at https://lnkd.in/eubJcbrX · For the full letter see https://lnkd.in/e8QhUBYZ

As cities across the U.S.—including Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York—struggle with top rankings on Orkin's 2024 list of 'rattiest' cities, it’s clear that traditional rodent control methods are falling short. This persistent issue underscores the need for innovative, humane solutions. It’s time for city councils nationwide to adopt and fund a more effective approach: Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR).

As cities across the U.S.—including Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York—struggle with top rankings on Orkin's 2024 list of 'rattiest' cities, it’s clear that traditional rodent control methods are falling short. This persistent issue underscores the need for innovative, humane solutions. It’s time for city councils nationwide to adopt and fund a more effective approach: Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR).

New Press Release!! Fish Focus have recently posted a press release on our Public Consultation. The piece includes the thinking and structure behind the consultation as well as some thoughts from some of the Community Catch team. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eK9sDQxx Photo: Colin Keldie #communitycatch #smallscalefisheries #sustainablefisheries #smallscalefishers #publicconsultation

DWD Longhorns raises heritage Texas Longhorn cattle on Audubon-certified bird friendly land, recognizing that birds are an indicator species relevant to their own activities. This is an important conversation on weather, water, regenerative ranching, and expert land management. Why prioritize diverse ecological activity and the health of non-human neighbors? Learn more about the positive and interconnected aspects of wellbeing here: https://lnkd.in/ehdZtpzU

Rooted in Liberation We’re excited to share footage from a three-part series in the making, created by our grantee partner, Self-Evident Education Education, on the vital history and future of Black land ownership and agriculture. In this video clip, Executive Director Michael Lawrence-Riddell speaks with Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm to discuss the transformative work happening at Soul Fire Farm and across the movement. Leah and so many other Black and Brown farmers are redefining our relationships to land, food, and community. Their work is a testament to the power of reclaiming land and reimagining our collective future. Stay tuned for this inspiring series, and join us in uplifting this critical work! #BlackFarmers #SoulFireFarm #AgrarianFutures #SelfEvidentEducation

As cities across the U.S.—including Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York—struggle with top rankings on Orkin's 2024 list of 'rattiest' cities, it’s clear that traditional rodent control methods are falling short. This persistent issue underscores the need for innovative, humane solutions. It’s time for city councils nationwide to adopt and fund a more effective approach: Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR).

In search of excellence…. Far too often we allow ourselves to settle for less than our best. Usually this is easier to point out in others than ourselves. Take our office lawn crew for instance. It’s really been bugging me that they just let this weed keep growing bigger and bigger without doing anything about it. But it got me thinking what weeds do I have that need attention? The interesting thing about weeds is they grow naturally without any intention. If you don’t cut them or kill then they will just keep growing. Let’s pull and kill some of our own weeds so we can grow some fruit! #excellence #personalgrowth #createabetterway