The International Day for Biological Diversity is a for the promotion of biodiversity issues. It is also a great opportunity to commit to helping protect the incredible diversity of life on this planet, including BIRDS! This year we are celebrating by highlighting 22 actions you and your family can take to help birds thrive.
- Plant native plants for birds
- Build a brush pile for birds
- Don鈥檛 rake your yard
- & write to policy makers
- Support Indigenous-led conservation in places like the Boreal Forest of Canada
- Write an op-ed or LTE in your local newspaper
- Clean bird feeders and baths
- Keep your cat(s) indoors
- Give your home a 鈥渃limate overhaul鈥
- Help make your town more climate-friendly
- Turn off bright outside lights during migration seasons
- Buy bird-friendly coffee
- Purchase beef from 探花精选-certified, bird-friendly farms and ranches
- Volunteer with bird conservation programs
- Keep your group, vehicle, and pets a respectful distance from coastal bird colonies
- Pick up your trash when outdoors
- Celebrate #BiodiversityDay and share what you know with others