As part of my New Year's Resolution to do more to help the planet through wildlife aid, forest habitat preservation and natural resource conservation, this is a list of effective environmental and ecological nonprofits, groups and fundraisers related to supporting important causes for everyone to please learn about, raise awareness, volunteer with, donate assistance and share in community networks!
Artist: Scott Mills Paintings with Animals (Acrylic on Wood)
Get a Tree-shirt, Plant a Tree in Australia! 🌿 Looking for a way to wear your values while helping the planet recover from natural disasters? We've got just the thing for that! Our limited edition tree-shirt ($20 with shipping taxes) is all about forest fire restoration in Australia. Each shirt will plant 1 tree in an area where reforestation will be needed after the current fires. This is a special fundraiser organized by One Tree Planted. https://www.customink.com/fundraising/onetreeplantedaustralia
One Tree Planted is a 503(c)1 nonprofit that plants trees and reforests areas on continents for every dollar of proceeds. As such, the 2019/2020 fire season, which began much earlier than usual at the end of 2019, has now exceeded 24 million acres burned, with an estimate of over 1 billion animals that have perished or lost their habitats. This is an incredible tragedy that will be felt for many years to come. In the words of One Tree Planted representatives "We are communicating with local partners directly to assess where, when, and how your trees will be planted for restoration in the region. In the meantime, thank you so much for your support! #PlantforAustralia 🌱" Check out their website for educational materials on projects, impact, methods, products and logistics: https://onetreeplanted.org/
Australian Koala Foundation - Save the Koalas Initiative: Adopt Marsupials, Plant Rare Trees, and Donate to Wildlife Care, Recovery and Partner Agencies | https://www.savethekoala.com/
World Wildlife Foundation - For Your World | Endangered Species Conseervation | Learn About Crises and How to Help | Enough Said | https://www.worldwildlife.org/
Rainforest Trust - One of the top rated organizations for saving rainforests and animals in terms of acreage purchased, green partnerships, efficiency and investment. https://www.rainforesttrust.org/
In 2018, according to official published records, Rainforest Trust protected:
Take up Challenges and Attend Special Fundraisers, Galas and Events!
Southern Environmental Law Center (U.S) and Other Environmental Protection Agencies | Be an Advocate and Serve for Changes in Environmental Legal Policies and Practices! | https://www.southernenvironment.org/
National Parks Service Fire Prevention - Smokey the Bear | https://www.nps.gov/articles/p52-happy-birthday-smokey-bear.htm
https://carolinatigerrescue.org/ Saving and protecting wild cats in captivity and in the wild. We work toward a day when wild cats are living in their native habitat and are not exploited by humans.
Shop and Purchase Merchandise from Wildlife nonprofits for children, friends & family! Proceeds benefit organizations, research and ongoing projects. Plus one can find great items, apparel, toys, mugs , bags and other useful pleasing goods. See WWF, Sierra Club, National Geographic, CTR and more for ideas and inspiration | https://gifts.worldwildlife.org/gift-center/Default.aspx
www.snowleopard.org Help Raise Awareness for Snow Leopard Conservation by Joining Our Enews - Snow Leopard Trust
Eat Endangered Species Chocolate! Buy Grocery Products that Support Fair Trade Sourcing and Sustainable Land Utilization and Training. Give a Gift that Gives Back! | https://www.chocolatebar.com/
Download and Read Organization Impact Reports: https://www.chocolatebar.com/impact-reports/
Look at and share many amazing photos of animals with success stories to build coalitions! :D
Save the Bees and Pollinators! Plant a Garden | https://www.beecityusa.org/
Host an Art Show with benefits going towards nonprofit charities. Images - Scott Mills paintings (Acrylic on wood) http://scottmillsart.com/
Get Outside and Travel in Nature on Trails and Hikes
Educate yourself on different types of animals and their habitats to co-exist with people and the environment | https://www.rainforestanimals.net/
Australia Zoo and Steve Irwin's Family (Terri, Robert, Bindi) - The legacy and family of the legendary Crocodile Hunter as real-life heroes have already done so much to make a lasting difference for Australian conservation, education and relief efforts around the world! Continue their example and support fostering care and passion for all wildlife creatures and preserves with sustainable efforts, activism and concern | https://www.australiazoo.com.au/ ( :
