Natural resources are resources that we have because
mother nature has provided them for us. Once we use them, they're
gone forever. This section has thousands of charities with a sole
purpose of protecting our environment. This is where you can help protect
our water resources, wetlands and forests. If you would like to
protect your local lakes and rivers or protect the wildlife animals in
your particular area, then there are almost 5,000 organizations that
will help you do so.
Sometimes we think of botanical gardens as just
"pretty." Botanical gardens, arboretums and horticulture
facilities are not only established for us to visually enjoy but these
are also used for educational purposes and for scientific uses.
Most of the vitamins and medicines that are used today are derived from
one or many plants, vegetables, and fruits. They are the basis
from which scientists create vaccines and cures for deadly diseases.
You can donate to a general garden club or you can specifically pick a
flower that you want to preserve.
Everyone knows that pollution in the smallest form
like a cigarette butt or from large mills is destroying our environment
and the air. Of course any little thing we can do on a daily basis
to help is great, but there are many organizations out there that are
trying to clean up streams, rivers, lakes, oceans, and large parts of
land that are in danger from all the pollution. You can help save
our planet by contributing to one of these causes or to a recycling
facility in your area.
These support organizations are groups that volunteer
their time, managerial services, financial guidance, and technical
assistance to the charities. Included here are research facilities
and professional societies for anything dealing with the energy, land
and water conservation, recycling and the environment as a whole.
Environmental Beautification is just like it
sounds...keeping the environment beautiful. In every city, county
or state there is a group established to keep everything looking clean
and well maintained. In addition to cleanliness these groups plant
trees and flowers to help areas look better after mother nature or
commercialism has left it looking less than desirable. It takes a lot of people, determination and
"elbow grease" to keep our country clean so if you can find a way to
contribute to your local or national organization, we will all help keep
America beautiful!
Environmental Education refers to centers,
institutes, and classes that teach us about wildlife, habitats, and the
environment. These educational tours and classes can be modified
to teach preschool age children up to adults. The focus is on how
to protect and preserve our environment and the plants, animals, and
insects that call it "home." There are many of these organizations
to choose from, so whichever one you decide, know that you can't make a
wrong decision.
