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Sonoma Valley Naturalist – Wildflower and Rock RSVP by May 26th for May 27th program

You’re Invited! Sonoma Valley Naturalist – Wildflower and Rock 6 to 7 pm, Wednesday, May 27, Zoom program  Learn the secrets of rare local wildflowers that grow from rock, including our very own Sonoma Beardstongue first identified in Sonoma Valley and other penstemons! Featuring California certified naturalist Teri Shore, host, and special guest botanist Peter Warner! …

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Remember Victory Gardens? Fight Climate Change in Your Own Garden

With food shortages predicted due to coronavirus disruption, great time to throw some tomatoes, beans, zucchini in the ground. These are some of the easiest vegetables to grow and what is more prolific than zucchini? Wartime Victory Gardens: “By 1944, nearly 20 million victory gardens  produced about 8 million tons of food.” Fight Climate Change …

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Where Pandemics Come From – and How to Stop Them

“The next emerging infection is more likely to come from a rat than from a rhino, right? We’re creating a planet in which the rats are thriving and the rhinos are disappearing, and when we create environments where those species thrive we’re absolutely affecting our health.” Where Pandemics Come From – and How to Stop …

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Coronavirus a ‘Clear Warning Shot’ From Nature to Humanity, Top Scientists Say

“With 75% of infectious diseases originating from wildlife, Andersen and other experts said, increased demand for animal products around the world could be putting humans at risk for outbreaks like the coronavirus pandemic.” Coronavirus a ‘Clear Warning Shot’ From Nature to Humanity, Top Scientists Say | Common Dreams News by Julia Conley staff writer A …

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Remember Victory Gardens? Fight Climate Change in Your Own Garden

“Sustainable” has been coopted to greenwash bad practices. “Regenerative farming” : no chemicals, biodiversity, feeding and protecting soil (carbon farming). Green America website Fight Climate Change in Your Own Garden By Deonna Anderson, YES! Magazine 13 November 18 Your backyard could be the next front in the war against global warming. uring World War I, …

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Trump administration waives 28 environmental and health protections to build border wall in Texas

“Scientists, environmental advocates, and residents have all pushed back on the wall’s construction. In addition to threatening scientific research in general, many say the project will harm biodiversity and fail to account for climate change. Those who live in the area may suffer health risks with so many environmental laws suspended, in addition to seeing their …

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