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Support Bill Glover's Bill to Enact Bird_Friendly Building Design Standards   Here in Canada we have 696 species of birds. 314 of those species will be seriously threatened by climate change by the end of this century So we need to take action to protect as many birds as possible by enacting any legislation that can protect them. Here in Canada over 2.5 million birds are killed each and every single year from low to tall buildings. The benefits of birds to al of us cannot be overstated. Scientists tell us that birds eat around 500 million of tons of insects including 15 million larvae every single year! These insects and larvae could potentially destroy countless acres of crops around the world.   92% of woody plants are grown from the seeds dropped by birds in their poop!   182 species are edible 85 species are used for timber 153 species are medicinal  plants 156 species are ornamental  Here is an  example of the value of the seed dispersal services of a sing

  HOW I CAN BECOME A BIRD FRIENDLY CITIZEN -JOIN NATURE BARRIE The Brereton Field Naturalists' Club (Nature Barrie )  of Barrie is a group of friendly people whose aim is to enjoy and work diligently to protect, maintain, and enhance our natural heritage and to share our findings.                                                                                     The Breretons advocate for the protection of significant green spaces and corridors. They monitor and advise the city on the management of its woodlands bordering Little Lake. I They work with the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority to manage Minesing Wetlands, an International Ramsar site and provincially significant wetland complex, support MTM Conservation Association in managing provincial wildlife areas at Marl Lake, Tiny Marsh and Matchedash Bay (another Ramsar site), and support local Rails-to-Trails organizations. They partner with other community organizations such

 WE ARE  ALL CONNECTED     If we all do a little  bit,  we can accomplish a lot.  T hose who work tirelessly to protect and enhance habitats and food sources all wildlife including our precious pollinators can only WIN when we all  work tirelessly to combat climate chaos and global overheating. The leaders of the world who wants to increase the GDP, grow the economy, create more jobs cannot succeed if they dismantle environmental laws designed to protect the citizen from polluted air, poisoned waters, and contaminated soil.                                                                                                                   We are all connected to the air, the water, the soil – an  ecologically healthy environment  creates healthy and energetic workers who will help grow the economy! 

  What are Scarlet Runner Beans?   They bloom profusely, attracting both hummingbirds and bees.   The vines can grow to 5 metres long, but in colder areas usually only reach 2-3 metres in length.  The flowers are usually red but can also be white.  The flowers are edible and taste like beans.   The pods are edible when young.   The red flowering scarlet runners have beans that are black with purple mottling.  The beans can be eaten fresh or dried.  If you elect to dry them, be sure to soak them for 6 to 8 hours before cooking them. How to Grow Scarlet Runner Beans from Seeds   Scarlet runner beans need full sun and rich, well-drained soil.  Keep your vines well-watered, at least  2 cm  each week.  A thick layer of  mulch  will help keep the soil moist between watering. A balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 is bes t. Scarlet runner beans are a great project for a child’s garde

MORINGA TREE BENEFITS 2022   If you ask people what they think is the most nutrinet-rich tree in the world, most  people guess some kind of fruit tree. The tree part is correct but it is NOT a fruit tree at all!  It is the MORINGA OLEIFERA TREE! It also goes by the following names - drumstick, miracle tree, ben oil, or the horseradish tree. Moringa has been used for centuries due to its medicinal properties and health benefits.                                                                   Moringa contains many healthful compounds such as: v itamin A,  vitamin B1 (thiamine),    B2 (riboflavin),   B3 (niacin),   B-olatem,  ascorbic acid (vitamin C), calcium,  potassium,  iron,  magnesium,  phosphorus,  protein amino acids,  and zinc.  The leaves have 7 times more V itamin C than oranges  and 15 times more potassium than bananas. SPECIFIC  BENEFITS   1. PROTECTING AND NOURISHING SKIN AND HAIR    It protects skin ag