US 5 Ways to Help Animals This Summer

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Here are five ways from Defenders of Wildlife that you can have a real and lasting impact on the wildlife and wild places you love this summer:

Picnic smart. Hosting your friends and family for a bit of outdoor dining? Search your shelves for reusable dishware and cutlery so you can cut down on waste and skip the paper plates and plastic knives. And don’t forget to carpool or choose a picnic destination that’s easily accessible by foot or public transportation

Educate yourself. Defenders’ blog is a great way to stay up to date on the latest news affecting wildlife. Check back frequently for new perspectives, details on conservation successes and challenges – and the occasional adorable animal picture!

Make a commitment. The Trump administration and Congress seem to be on a path of record-setting destruction when it comes to our wildlife and wild places. As the attacks on wildlife keep coming, your support is more important than ever. Becoming a Wildlife Guardian provides Defenders with the dependable support we need to keep up the fight against repeated attempts to remove wildlife protections.

Pledge to protect. Live in bear country? When bears are found near humans, they can be tempted by the smell of our food. All too often, this results in conflict and bears are relocated or killed. Thankfully, there are simple ways to help keep bears safely out of trouble. Make a pledge to protect the bears in your neighborhood. No bears where you live? Think about how your actions impact wildlife around you.

Go batty! Backyard pests chasing you inside? As winters get warmer and wetter, mosquitoes thrive. Use nature to strike back. A common bat can eat thousands of insects in a single night, making them the perfect substitute for dangerous pesticides. By eating everything from beetles to mosquitoes, bats help keep your garden and your family safe.