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Forests and Water and Humans - Connected Did you know that 50% of US drinking water comes from forests? Forests within the US absorb around 15% of the country’s emissions, and just 2 acres of forests provide the oxygen needed by 500 people. Today, we will focus on just a few organizations that plant trees. Please visit the sites and learn how you can purchase trees in honor of a loved one, as a gift to a friend, as a random act of kindness for to someone who wants to plant trees but can’t. You can volunteer at any of these organizations in a myriad of different ways. You can help by sharing any of the many organizations out there that alleviate poverty in the world and remediate areas damaged by climate change, floods, and fire, reduce urban greenhouse effect and reduce hunger related issues. https://friendsoftrees.org This nonprofit was founded in 1989 and since then has become a “regional leader in improving the urban tree canopy and restoring sensitive natural areas”. In 2018 alo...

-- Recommended Resources --  Yep - time for a set of 3 recommended resources for you to check out when you get a chance. Feel free to share those resources (or this blog post's link). -- Columbia Land Trust’s most recent newsletter offered a great link to learn how small actions could cause or prevent great damage:  “Hot pipes and exhaust from idling vehicles and other motors can start brush and grass fires in dry areas and alongside roadways. Please use extreme caution when recreating during fire season and follow these basic safety tips and Land Trust property closure notices ."  -- Kat, of Community Outreach division via Wikibuy, offered the following informative article for seniors - be sure to watch for those money saving links shared here that any senior will appreciate! You'll discover ways of becoming more comfortable with technology, discount and saving tricks, and how to protect personal data: https://wikibuy.com/blog/guide-t...