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Ciencia Para Todos: Science for Everyone

November 22, 2021

Sierra Club: State Irrigation Plan – Is It Saving Klamath River...

November 22, 2021

California Native Plant Society

November 22, 2021

Better Than Nothing? Glasgow Climate Pact Leaves Much to be Desired

November 22, 2021

ECONEWS REPORT

Restoring Blue Lake’s Powers Creek, One of the County’s Most Significant...

November 29, 2021

Celebrating the Hoopa Valley Tribe’s Victory Over the Westlands Water District

November 20, 2021

Pomo Perspectives on Forest Protection at the Jackson State Forest

November 13, 2021

Kelp Collapse?

November 6, 2021

EVENTS

Activate NEC | 2nd & 4th Wednesdays

February 17, 2021

Thrive: Eco Grief Circle | 4th Mondays at 6pm

February 16, 2021

NEWSFEED

King Tides Are Here! December 4-5

November 30, 2021

Creature Feature: Turkey Vulture

November 29, 2021

Mindful Mondays: Guided Forest Walk

November 29, 2021

Marine Debris Identification Guide

November 23, 2021

AREA ECO EVENTS

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The Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura), or lerger’l

The Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura), or lerger’l (Yurok), is the most widespread vulture in North America. They average two and a half feet tall with a six foot wingspan, but they only weigh about three pounds. They have the largest olfactory system of any bird–able to smell carrion over a mile away.

Despite their intimidating appearance, these are the only scavenger birds that can’t kill their prey. They are quite beneficial for the environment. They help prevent the spread of disease by consuming the flesh of animal corpses before they can rot.

Turkey vultures are most commonly found in open areas, such as fields or along roadsides. On sunny days you can recognize their distinctive flight pattern. They are unsteady fliers, soaring long distances with very few wing-beats and wobbling as they go. They tend to fly low to the ground, sniffing out carrion. At night or during cold weather, they roost on poles, towers, dead trees, and fence posts. They can often be found in the mornings standing with their wings spread wide to help regulate their body temperature.

Sources: chattnaturecenter.org, All About Birds, and National Geographic
Photos: _Veit_, Deborah Freeman, and Judy Gallagher on Flickr.

M I N D F U L ☼ M O N D A Y S Last week we off

M I N D F U L ☼ M O N D A Y S

Last week we offered a Walking Practice from Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee and Hilary Hart. This week we’re sharing an audio walking practice facilitated by Kimberly Ruffin so that you may deepen in the practice you may have already begun. Find the link in our bio, or go to www.emergencemagazine.org/interview/a-forest-walk/ to access the audio.

This walking practice is described as “a “walk of faith,” during which the working definition of “faith” is a continuous exchange of belonging. This exchange occurs among you, an outdoor place you determine, and the other elements of nature there. In essence, it’s an opportunity to let nature support you and to give a little of yourself in support of the rest of nature.”

Enjoy Kimberly’s soothing voice and the directives to be present, connected, and at peace.

Find more resources like this at our next Thrive: Eco Grief and Anxiety Circle is Monday, December 27th from 6-7pm PST. Find the link in our bio. 🌿 Questions? Contact Brittany at brittanynecmail@gmail.com

Photo by @animate.earth

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Hi Friends, Giving Tuesday is just around the corn

Hi Friends, Giving Tuesday is just around the corner. Joins us for this National Day of Giving on Tuesday, November 30. Please help us to persist in our fight for the planet and environmental justice in 2022 with a donation to the NEC today.

Visit the link in our bio to learn about some of the NEC's accomplishments in 2021.

Celebrating the Hoopa Valley Tribe’s Victory Ove

Celebrating the Hoopa Valley Tribe’s Victory Over the Westlands Water District

Tune in to learn more about the Hoopa Tribe’s work and what is needed to have a sustainable fishery again in the Trinity River.

www.yournec.org/celebrating-the-hoopa-valley-tribes-victory-over-the-westlands-water-district/

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