Woods' Words! Come join the Woods Team for a summer work morning on Saturday August 3 from 9:00-10:30 AM. The summer’s rain and warm temperatures have caused an explosion of growth that is blocking our paths and multiplying the weeds and invasive plants.
Tasks: weeding and thinning the Butterfly Garden, clearing out the big sticks that don’t let the mower back in the woods, cutting down the overabundant volunteers trees (think loppers!)
Gloves and long sleeves recommended. We are always welcoming of new volunteers.
Here is a link from Katharine Hayhoe discussing this month’s heat wave and how it could affect the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her previous newsletter explores an exciting new approach to mining nickel by harvest plants. Read more here.
While our individual actions are important, choosing legislators who understand that our climate is changing and that it’s getting hotter with stronger storms occurring more frequently is very important. Please make sure you are registered to vote by October 7, 2024 to vote in the November 5 election. You can check your registration status on the Indiana Secretary of State’s official website IndianaVoters.com. Don’t get surprised at the polls! Did you also know that if you have a health issue that doesn’t allow you to leave your home, you can request an absentee ballot or have a Traveling Board come to your home to record your vote? Voting is both a privilege and a duty as citizens.