"If a flower can flourish in the desert, you, my dear, can flourish anywhere."
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~ Matshona Dhliwayo
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Knowledge
Conservation
Conservation
"The history of life on Earth has been a history of interaction between living things and their surroundings. Only within the moment of time, represented by the present century, has one species- man- acquired significant power to alter the nature of his world." - Rachel Carson
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This business was created to bring awareness to all the color & beauty of the desert. 20% of all known species are threatened or endangered with Earth's population of wild vertebrates declining by over 58% in a 40-year time frame! That's huge! The future of wildlife is a global responsibility. Conservation takes time & effort but each small step matters. So, why the desert? It's commonly a place thought of as dry & dead. It just so turns out, though, that our Sonoran Desert has the ability to be one of the most beautiful, colorful & vibrant places on earth with an abundance of life fighting to survive. Cacti, alone, are the fifth most endangered organism in the world. Without them, desert wildlife would lose a vital source of food and habitat. Desert demise can in time, lead to cascading effects on global climate, vegetation, all wildlife & even human populations.
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Climate change, urbanization, mining, toxic waste, invasive species, etc have all impacted these plants & animal's ability to subsist. They need us, just as much as we need them. Take pride in knowing that every amount seen below was raised by a community of people with the world's conservation at heart. We are grateful to have you here & thank you for taking the time to learn about our beautiful Sonoran Desert.
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Opening months
February - March
$__75.00 donated__
10% of sales was donated to:
Arizona Conservation
Corps
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- Connects youth, young adults & recent era military veterans with conservation service projects on public lands
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-Teaches valuable work & life skills with a focus on leadership development & environmental stewardship
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- Projects have included: rebuilding campsites, desert tortoise monitoring research, trail reconstruction, saving Joshua trees, reducing risks of wildfires & so on
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(AZcorps.org for more information or to get involved)
April - June
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(Sadly, I was out of the country & state during this time, majority of sales were not live)
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$__45.00 donated__
10% of sales was donated to: Tucson Audubon Society
Created in 1949
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- The southeast Arizona’s leading non-profit engaging people in the conservation of birds and their habitats
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- recreational birding, education activities, local state and national policy makers, plant trees & count birds
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- Founding member of the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection
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July
$__27.00 donated__
20% of sales was donated to:
Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation
Conserving Arizona's Wildlife Resources for future generations to enjoy!
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Non profit organization
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Manages and preserves Arizona's diverse wildlife via sustainable conservation efforts
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Works closely with Arizona Game and Fish department to provide additional support for projects and education activities where adequate resources are not present
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Envisions a future where Arizonans are fully aware of the state's majestic and diverse wildlife resources and engage in enjoying, conserving and protecting wildlife
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Upcoming organizations for donation:
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Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
Liberty Wildlife
Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection
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To nominate an organization of your choice, please email me at:
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Subject: Organization Nomination
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**2 Free postcards of your choice with any organization nomination
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