by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Displayable EH Action, Minimization/mitigation, Outdoors, Outside
We are rapidly losing shared green space to private development. These spaces are our community meeting places, nature refuges, playgrounds and outdoor gyms. They improve water and air quality while providing a variety of mental and physical health benefits. Plus they...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Displayable EH Action, Outdoors, Outside
Did you know that house cats are the number one cause of non-natural bird deaths globally? It is estimated that cats kill over 2 billion birds and 12 billion small mammals every year. That is absolutely mind-boggling. But simply by keeping your beloved pet inside...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Displayable EH Action, Out and about, Outdoors, Outside, Personal Behavior
Every year we dump a massive 2+ billion tons of waste. There is no simple solution to a problem of this scale, but the cleanup can start with you. This is a simple, achievable action that positively affects your community. You can help in a few ways. First off, do not...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | At home, Biodiversity, Displayable EH Action, Outdoors, Outside
Turn available space into an oasis for bees and butterflies. With so many green spaces disappearing, our pollinator friends could use some help finding food. They return the favor by sticking around and pollinating both our flowers and our fruits and vegetables....
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Biodiversity, Community, Displayable EH Action, Outdoors, Outside
Planting a tree is great, but what about helping plant a forest? Recent forest fires have set ablaze a vast amount of natural forests all over the globe that are impossible to recreate without the help of many. Reach out to your local forest or environmental service...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | At home, Biodiversity, Displayable EH Action, Outdoors, Outside
Turn your mundane one-species grass lawn into a more interesting natural environment that supports more life. Grass lawns are a resource and time sink. They require fertilizer (made from petroleum products), mowing (usually with a gas mower), and extra water. There...
