As naturalists, scientists, nature writers and photographers, we already understand the wonders of wildlife and the excitement of the environment, but there are many people out there who do not. And although we may be tempted to try to persuade others with lectures about environmental responsibility and the extinction of species, we will probably make a much bigger impact if we share our passion.
We need to become PR people for the planet and evangelists for the earth. We need to get others to feel what we feel and to see what we see. We don’t need to explain the details of the whys and the hows of the natural world as much as we need to share the wonders.
So, how do you share your passion for the planet? Share your stories with us by leaving a comment below or by emailing your comments to [email protected].
Contributors will be eligible to receive one of ten free copies of How to Take Care of Your Share of the Planet, which you may choose to keep or to pass along to a friend.*
Here is our first story to help get your started. It was posted on our local Audubon message board by a local birder, Leslie Pernas-Giz:
"I just wanted to let everyone know what a wonderful encounter I just had this Sunday morning. I was sitting outside looking for morning birds and a young man (about 12-13 yrs old) came to the fence with a pair of binoculars. He introduced himself as James from Connecticut and he saw through eBird that I have Painted Buntings in my yard and asked if he could come in. His Grandfather brought him up from Vero and they were also headed towards the Viera Wetlands.
They stayed about 30 minutes and fortunately the PB's male and female came and James was thrilled. To say the least this young man also made my day and I was so glad to be able to help the future generation.
Leslie
Melbourne, FL"
*Names will be chosen at random from all entries submitted between now and Earthday to receive free copies of How to Take Care of Your Share of the Planet.
© Betsy S. Franz is the author of "How to Take Care of Your Share of the Planet"
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