Editor,
On Sunday, Kei and I visited Good Shepherd Humane Society to meet with a few folks about implementing a native plant focus there. After all, birds, bees, and butterflies are animals too! Already the few plants that Jolena and I installed during the summer were flourishing. Thanks to Karen Welch and other volunteers who helped with this effort.
Our hearts were warmed on Sunday when we encountered two happy lads counting dimes, pennies and dollars to come up with $70 for a puppy they call Humfrey. The boys worked odd jobs to scrape up the funds. It was heart-warming to witness this transaction!
If there is anyone or any group that would like to help plant and develop another small native bed at the Good Shepherd, please contact Karen Welch, me or the shelter.
Already there is an area suffocated with black plastic. It’s now ready to come to life with pollinator plants. The goal is to plant drought-tolerant native plants that don’t require mowing, blowing, use of chemicals, fertilizers or fossil fuel use. Once they are established, they pretty much take care of themselves and benefit butterflies, like Monarchs.
For more information on the benefits of native plants and how they too benefit against flooding, erosion and add biodiversity, please visit www.grownative.org. Also consider renting from the library, Bringing Nature Home, by Doug Tallamy.
Susan Pang
Garfield