What You
Can Do
Welcome to the Your True Nature action and learning resource page. With our Advice from Nature we are delighted to share nature's wisdom with clever words
and images, but it is also important to honor and promote protection of the plants, animals and other special friends of nature that lend us their wisdom. Below are useful
resources in hopes that you will learn more and then find ways that you can lend a hand or make a contribution on nature's behalf. If each of us does one small thing it will add up to great things for the earth!
"All of nature is a celebration!"
Advice from a Bat . . . Get a grip!
...and Spend time hanging around with friends!
Organization for Bat Conservation
California Bat Conservation Fund
Bat Conservation International
Bat Conservation Trust
Advice from a Bear . . . Look after your honey!
...and Live with the seasons!
Great Bear Foundation
Andean Bear Conservation Project
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
Vital Ground Foundation
Alaska Wildlife Alliance
Advice from a Bison/Buffalo . . . Cherish wide open spaces!
...and Let the chips fall where they may!
Buffalo Field Campaign
Animal Hero: The Buffalo
Advice from a Butterfly . . . Get out of your cocoon!
...and Take yourself lightly!
Denver Butterfly Pavilion
The Butterfly Site
The Butterfly House
Advice from a Cactus . . . Accentuate your strong points!
...and Don't desert your friends!
Saguaro National Park
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center
Mojave Desert Land Trust
Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan
Advice from a Campfire . . . Spark new ideas!
...and Kindle strong friendships!
Baer Burned Area Emergency Response
Joint Fire Science Program
Nature Conservatory: Global Fire Initiative
Smokey the Bear: Get Your Smokey On
Advice from a Canyon . . . Reach deep!
...and Listen to the voice of the wind!
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
Grand Canyon Association
Cottonwood Canyons Foundation
Black Canyon Land Trust
Grand Canyon Tourist
Advice from a Cat . . . Always land on your feet!
...and Pounce on possibilities!
Project Purr - Nonprofit Cat Rescue
Adopt a Pet
Cats International
Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Organization
American Humane
Advice from a Deer . . . Don't pass the buck!
... and Be a good listener!
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Key Deer Protection Alliance
Advice from a Dog . . . Be loyal!
..and Unleash your talents!
Dogs Deserve Better
Earthborn Holistic - Love Your Dog, Love Your Planet
Green People - Humane Societies, Animal Shelters & Pet Adoptions
Dog Friendly
4 Paws for Ability
Advice from a Dolphin . . . Sound out new ideas!
I am not usually such an advocate for things such as swimming with the Dolphins, but an experience two years ago in Mexico changed that. The touristy and commercial aspects were a bit much but the essence of my experience was unforgetable. Swimming, floating, playing with Dolphins, Sea Lions and Manatee helped me appreciate their beauty and absolute ease in the water. I floated face down as two dolphins nudged their noses up against the bottom of my feet. They began pushing me forward very fast as I lifted out of the water and was propelled nearly upright sailing around the large pool. As they slowed I settled back into the water forever changed.
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
American Cetacean Society
Dolphin Research Center
Deep Sea Conservation Coalition
Advice from an Eagle . . . Honor the earth and sky!
...and Let your spirit soar!
WILD Foundation
American Bald Eagle
Endangered Species Program
American Eagle Foundation
The Eagle Institute
Advice from the Earth . . . Celebrate diversity!
...and There's no place like home!
Northwest Earth Institute
Earth 911
Earth Island Institute
The World's Biomes
Earth Feature
Advice from an Elk . . . Be magnificent!
...and Don't get stuck in a rut!
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Advice from a Fox . . . Find a cozy den!
...and Be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed!
Wild Preservation Canada - Swift Fox
Colorado Division of Wildlife - Fox Species
Colorado Division of Wildlife - Swift Fox Conservation
Advice from a Garden . . . Plant seeds of kindness!
...and Cultivate lasting friendships!
American Community Gardening Association
Urban Sprouts
Growing Gardens
Advice from a Giraffe . . . Stick your neck out!
There are nine different species of Giraffe including the Nigerian and Thorncroft's Giraffe and all are found scattered in various parts of Africa. They grow to between 16 and 20 feet in height and have an amazing power of vision. Their hearts pump an average of 20 gallons of blood and minute. The are beautiful, colorful and such a unique animal. They need our awareness and protection. See more at the informative sites below.
SanWild
World Wildlife Federation
Bradshaw Foundation
African Conservancy
Advice from a Glacier . . . Carve your own path!
...and Keep moving forward!
Glaciers and Climate
Wrapping Greenland: An Introduction to Glacier Preservation
The Glacier Society
Advice from a Horse . . . Gallop to greatness!
...and Take life's hurdles in stride!
Colorado Horse Rescue
Equine Advocates
Wild Horse Foundation
Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue
Save the Horses
Advice from a Hummingbird . . . Keep your visits short and sweet!
...and Don't get your feathers ruffled over the little things!
The Hummingbird Monitoring Network
The Hummingbird Society
Attracting Hummingbirds
Wild About Wildlife - Hummingbird Feeding
Advice from a Ladybug . . . Don't let the small things bug you!
...and Be well rounded!
The Ladybug Fund
The Ladybug Foundation
Advice from a Lake . . . Make positive ripples!
There are so many sizes of lakes each with their own character. Starting with a tarn which can be just feet across and less than a foot deep and revealed as the snow melts in the high mountains. Then a pond which is a manageable thought and which a pebble on a calm day will send ripples outward. Ah yes, the lake can be large, well very large. Lake Baikai in Russia contains 20% of the worlds fresh surface water . . . more than all five Great Lakes in the US. Think back to your favorite lake. Hear the sounds. Remember the feel of the water. The sites and smells. A lake is a marvelous thing.
Leave No Trace
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation
Geology.com Largest Lakes
Advice from a Loon . . . Call your friends!
...and Dive into life!
The Loon Preservation Committee
Defenders of Wildlife - Loons on the Line
Squidoo - The Common Loon
The Common Loon
Advice from a Moose . . . Think big!
...and It's OK to be a little wild!
The Nature Conservancy - Shiras Moose
Mooseworld
Rocky Mountain National Park - Moose
Advice from a Mountain . . . Reach new heights!
...and Rock on!
Mountain Meitheal
Leave No Trace
EarthShare
Appalachian Mountain Club
Colorado Mountain Club
Advice from the Night Sky . . . Turn off the lights!
The deep and dark skies are filled with beautiful stars, planets and amazing stellar objects. If you have ever seen the Milky Way on a dark night or the rings of Saturn or the moons of Jupiter you know what extraordinary delight comes from the night skies. With increasing population light is causing less visibility and observation. There are things each of us can do to keep the skies dark. Learn more at:
Beyond International Year of Astronomy
Natural Lightscapes
International Dark-Sky Association
CSU National Park Service Night Sky Program
Advice from an Otter . . . Take time to play!
...and Be otterly amazing!
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Saving Sea Otters
River Otter Preservation Society
Friendsof the Sea Otter
Advice from an Owl . . . Be "hoo" you are!
...and Trust in a wise friend!
The Barn Owl Trust
Conservation Northwest: Northern Spotted Owl
Burrowing Owl Preservation Society
Burrowing Owl Conservation Network
Advice from a Penguin . . . Go the extra mile!
...and Find warmth among your friends!
Explore Discover Connect - Penguin
South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds
Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
Yellow-Eyed Penguin Trust
Advice from a Polar Bear . . . Learn some good icebreakers!
...and Sniff out opportunities!
Environmental Defense Fund - Polar Bear
Explore Discover Connect - Polar Bear
Polar Bears International Education
WWF: Polar Bear Conservation
NWF: Polar Bears
Advice from a Prairie . . . Keep a sunny outlook!
...and Be patient through the dry spells!
Katy Prairie Conservancy
The Prairie Enthusiasts
Sauk Prairie Conservation Alliance
Chiwaukee Prairie Preservation
Iowa Prairie Network
Missouri Prairie Foundation
Advice from a River . . . Go around the obstacles!
...and Let difficulties stream away!
River Network
American Rivers
American River Parkway Foundation
National River Cleanup
Columbia Riverkeeper
Roaring Fork Conservancy
Advice from a Sea Turtle . . . Think long term!
I snorkled among the coral reefs in the ocean off the coast of Mexico south of Cancun in about ten feet of water. The sea grasses were waving with the ocean floor currents and all of a sudden two giant turtles darted off with amazing speed. At least three feet long and powerful. I watched in awe as they swam off leaving me to bobble in the vast waters and thinking of the privilege of being a momentary guest in their home.
Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation
Sea Turtle Organization
Office of Protective Resources
Caribbean Conservation Corporation
Save the Turtles
Advice from a Squirrel . . . Go out on a limb!
...and It's OK to be a little nuts!
Wikipedia - Red Squirrel
Wildlife Online: Tree Squirrels
ARKive - Red Squirrels
Advice from a Tree . . . Enjoy the view!
Trees give us so many gifts, fresh oxygen, homes for birds and animals, wood for houses, paper to write on, inspiration for poetry, shade on a hot summer's day, protection from the wind, medicines and so much more. Each of us can do a small part to protect and preserve our beautiful trees. Learn more at:100% Replanted
Alliance for Community Trees
Arbor Day Foundation
Trees, Water, People
Tree Greetings
Colorado Tree Coalition
Sacramento Tree Foundation
Advice from a Volcano . . . Stay active!
...and Have a blast!
Volcano World
Mauna Loa Volcano Hawaii
Advice from a Wetland . . . Reed more!
...and Don't get bogged down!
Edison Wetlands Association
Ducks Unlimited - Wetlands Conservation
World Environmental Organization - Top 100 Wetland Sites
Advice from a Whale . . . Keep a song in your heart!
...and No blubbering!
American Cetacean Society
Ocean Mammal Institute
Whale Center of New England
Center for Cetacean Research and Conservation
Advice from a Wildflower . . . Spread seeds of joy!
Having grown up in Texas one of my best memories was of the Wildflowers in the Hill Country. Each spring the bluebonnets would cover the land. On both sides of the highway and the median a carpet of blue would greet the speeding travelers. Miles and miles of beauty. Yet another reminder of the abundant and breathtaking gifts of nature.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Celebrating Wildflowers
Landlife
Advice from a Wolf . . . Stand fur what you believe!
I was backpacking in the northwest and sat on a rock cliff to rest and take in the scenery. About twenty feet below me a wolf was silently walking through the forest. The wind was blowing towards the cliff and not the other way otherwise my scent would have been picked up immediately. I was in awe of this beautiful, amazing creature and have always treasured that memory.
Wolf Sanctuary Colorado
Wild Canid Center
Defenders of Wildlife
Alaska Wildlife Alliance
Wolf Recovery Foundation
Mission Wolf
Advice from a Woodland . . . Find your path!
...and Root for others!
American Hiking Society
The Partnership for National Trails System
Outdoor Alliance