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Leaf debris can cause major problems, so please try to keep leaves and other debris out of storm drains. If you just occasionally allow these items wash down in... the drains, that can multiply by the thousands of other homes and clump together in the pipe systems, which then prevents water from flowing to area streams and away from paved surfaces. KC Water

Did you know you can get cigarette butt pouches from American Spirit fo freeeee, you can order new pouches every two weeks And you can send them in and have them recycled/properly disposed of. If you’re into that shit, check out terracycle for other cool ways to recycle.

A fun way to compost your pumpkin!

Poles for Polecats 2020 is back again! Oct 28, 6pm - 7:30pm. Options for in-person and virtual. Poles are available to purchase for your home, but don't worry if you don't want one, they'll work with what's available. RSVP to reserve your spot, as space is limited!

HHW collection this Saturday!

See y'all tonight! Don't forget to call to reserve your table if you haven't done so yet. :)

There is no need to remove plastic windows from envelopes before tossing them into your recycling bin. The paper recycling facility can remove them during the pulping process. #TuesdayTip

We know that there are many factors to consider when purchasing products. Because it’s a lesser-known issue, we have chosen to focus on raising awareness of the... issues surrounding the use of palm oil, and its harmful effects on wildlife when it’s produced unsustainably. By adding this knowledge to the conversation, we hope consumers can take all of their passions into account when making buying choices. See more

It's that time again! Drag Queen Bingo! is Thursday Oct 1st, 7pm - 9pm at Hamburger Mary's Kansas City!. Help us raise money for conservation while having fun in a Covid-safe environment! Call to reserve your table today, as space is limited.

We have some BIG news! White Oak Conservation will soon be the new home for 30 Asian elephants - the largest Asian elephant herd in the Western Hemisphere! We h...ave started construction on a new 2,500-acre home for Asian elephants. Most of these elephants previously traveled throughout the United States with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey until they were retired in 2016. The spacious habitats will give the elephants room to wander, exercise, and forage. White Oak’s philosophy is to accommodate natural behavior and social bonds as closely as possible. There will be nine interlinked areas opened for the elephants. The area will include a variety of vegetation and habitat types for the elephants to choose from, including wetlands, meadows, and woods. We are excited to have the opportunity to provide these elephants with a new home. You can read more about it here: http://bit.ly/WOelephants We will keep you updated here and on other social media as we move forward with the project. We appreciate your continued support! We couldn’t do it without you!

Turtles In Trouble The Yellow-Headed Box Turtle (Cuora aurocapitata) was first described as recently as 1988. Unfortunately, its attractive golden markings mad...e it immediately coveted in the pet trade and within 10 years of over harvesting, along with other strains, the population had collapsed. It is listed as one of the 25 Most Endangered Species of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles in the World. Today there are less of these turtles found in the wild than in human care. Happy Turtle Tuesday and Happy Year of the Turtle. Stay connected with us all year as we spotlight turtles throughout this special year-long celebration. 2021 Animal Holiday Calendar - On Sale Now!: https://etsy.me/2F2TGGK Animal Face Masks plus collectible pins, cards and more on Etsy: https://etsy.me/2uz5l6k Learn to Draw Awesome Animals with Us on YouTube: https://rb.gy/mn4q77 Our Main Redbubble Store: http://rdbl.co/1IkK0AY Pattern Store on Zazzle: https://rb.gy/piu1qw #TurtleTuesday #TurtlesInTrouble #Turtle #YellowHeadedBoxTurtle #YearOfTheTurtle #YOTT #PeppermintNarwhal #ConservationThroughCreativity #Narwhal #MintyFresh #FunToLearn #animals #conservation #nature #education #illustration #design #humor #art #AnimalHoliday #AnimalCalendar #AnimalHolidayCalendar #AnimalFaceMasks #PeppiWhale

It's just 1 week until #WorldRhinoDay! We're proud to present our 2020 State of the Rhino Report detailing conservation updates for each of the five species of rhino. https://bit.ly/2H40UuD

News Release: World Center for Birds of Prey opens its wings to take in California Condors evacuated from Oregon Zoo’s breeding facility Read the story: https:/.../peregrinefund.org//world-center-birds-prey-opens-i Photo: Peregrine Fund California Condor propagation experts, Leah Medley, Heather Springsteed, and Carolina Granthon examine a young condor that arrived to the World Center for Birds of Prey after being evacuated from the Oregon Zoo's condor breeding facility on Friday, September 11, 2020.

Extra poultry, or produce in your garden, at home? Consider donating to Lakeside Nature Center!

It’s estimated 80% of the world’s population lives under skyglow- the inability to see the full, natural night sky. This flood of artificial light disrupts our... natural rhythms and the rhythms of wildlife. The result is increased energy consumption, decreased production of melatonin, needed for health and immunity, in humans and hazards to wildlife. The Los Angeles sky glow is visible by planes 200 miles away, but that wasn’t the case in 1994 when an earthquake caused a city-wide blackout. People became so concerned over a large cloud over the city they started calling 911. What was that cloud? It was the Milky Way and they had not seen it before. For more information light pollution and it’s consequences: https://www.nationalgeographic.com//nights-are-getting-br/ See more