Simple Ways to make a difference

 

From Cindy Crosby "Tallgrass Tuesdays"

Simple ways to make a difference this week: Seed collection on the prairies is underway now! These seeds are often used to start or rejuvenate planted prairies in our communities. Join a volunteer group at a prairie near you on a seed collection day to help make a difference.

Simple ways to make a difference this week: Protect our public lands! Visit https://5calls.org/issue/public-lands-sale-drilling/ to learn how to voice your concerns.

Simple ways to make a difference this week: Protect Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments from development. Contact your congressional representatives— visit here to learn how.

Simple ways to make a difference this week: Our government is planning to sell land for an access road inside Yosemite National Park. Please help us protect our public lands! Contact your congressional representatives— visit here to learn how.

Simple ways to make a difference this week: Early voting in Illinois has begun, as well in other states. Check your voter registration status, and be sure to vote for candidates who care for the natural world and environment. Vote! You can make a difference.

Simple ways to make a difference this week: If you live in Illinois, you have the opportunity to volunteer at several cemetery remnant prairies! For more information, visit Friends of Illinois Nature preserves calendar of volunteer events by clicking here. Commit to a workday and help restore Illinois prairies.