A holiday message

from National Wildlife Federation to its members:

“In order to kick off 2008, I wanted to share a few ‘beyond-the-click’ ways to make a difference for wildlife this year.

“a. Compost to be Cool: Composting is easy and important. Why waste room in a landfill?

“b. Go Native At Home: Make sure to plant native species in your garden and around your home. Also try to remove invasive plants that choke out habitat.

“c. Feed the Birds: Create a wildlife friendly backyard by providing birds with a food and water source that promotes a natural habitat.

“d. Furnish to Support the Forests: Buy furniture that is made from sustainable wood such as oak or bamboo.

“e. Help a Child Go Wild: Take your kids outside, or introduce them to our old pal Ranger Rick.” (NOTE: Ranger Rick is an NWF publication for children.)

(signed Kristin Johnson, Grassroots Mobilization Coordinator, National Wildlife Federation, alerts@nwf.org)