Together for Biodiversity
Connecting people and nature through biodiversity projects, education, and community science.
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Harmony Restored
An old silent pond...
A frog jumps into the pond—
Splash! Silence again. - Matsuo Basho
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Biodiversity depends on all of us
(D. Tallamy)
Small efforts by many people will regenerate biodiversity. Use your backyard or plant pots to rebuild the ecosystems that support all life, for a thriving planet and human society.
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What is Driving Biodiversity Loss & Where Do We Go From Here?
Key Drivers of Biodiversity Loss:
Habitat loss through land and sea use changes: Conversion of forests to farms, urban expansion.
Overexploitation: Unsustainable resource use, including wildlife trafficking.
Pollution: Environmental contamination driven by overconsumption.
Climate change: Rising temperatures and extreme weather impacting ecosystems.
Invasive species: Non-native species disrupting local biodiversity.
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Audio Recording Misidentification?
The Tiny Forest in Summit, NJ, is a small yet ecologically significant green space that provides a refuge for diverse flora and fauna, including local and migrating bird populations.
We have been using a Wildlife Acoustics recorder and Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology identification tools (BirdNET, Raven) to document bird vocalizations and assess species presence at the Tiny Forest.
We have to pay special attention to the mocking bird's "imitations" of other birds to confirm the realiability of the data.
What can we do?
What can we do?
- Act at home and work:
Practice mindful eating and smart consumption: buying only what you really need and choosing sustainable products.
Aim for zero waste when possible: Rethink/redesign, Refuse/reduce, Repair/refurbish, Reuse/repurpose, Recycle/recover.
Cut energy use for home, travel, and everyday activities.
- Collaborate for impact.
Support and participate in local initiatives that protect biodiversity.
Support those working on conservation on key regions of the world.
- Advocate for policy change.
Engage with political, industry, and community leaders advocating for policies that drive positive change at local, regional, and global levels.
Push for biodiversity friendly practices at every level
🌿 A Shared Calendar for Nature in Our Community 🐦
We’re excited to share our Biodiversity Calendar — a curated collection of nature-related events, programs, and community science opportunities happening locally and beyond.
This calendar brings together activities from many organizations we admire and learn from, including the Environmental Commission, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Great Swamp Watershed Association, NJ Parks, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Audubon, and others. Our goal is simple: to make it easier to see what’s happening and how to get involved in caring for nature—starting right where we live.
👉 Explore the Biodiversity Calendar here:
https://1dpnzp.github.io/TestingWebsite/live.html
Whether you’re interested in birding, native plants, conservation walks, or community science, we hope this shared view helps you find something that sparks your curiosity. We’ll keep updating the calendar as new events are announced.
Feel free to bookmark the page and share it with friends, families, and neighbors who enjoy connecting with nature.
Together, by amplifying the great work already happening around us, we can grow a stronger culture of care for biodiversity. 🌱
— Together for Biodiversity (T4BD)
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