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<P class=MsoNormal>Dear forest pest mavens,</P>
<P class=MsoNormal>I thought you might be interested in these upcoming
events. Of course, most tree species hammered by non-native insects &
pathogens are not officially listed as endangered or threatened ... but
they are plants under threat!</P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Faith Campbell</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B>Native Plan</B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B>t Conservation Campaign News</B>: <A
title=http://t.ymlp71.com/huwapaebshsaoawsjaxabm/click.php
href="http://t.ymlp71.com/huwapaebshsaoawsjaxabm/click.php">Endangered Species
Day is May 19, 2017</A>! <A
title=http://t.ymlp71.com/huqazaebshsavawsjafabm/click.php
href="http://t.ymlp71.com/huqazaebshsavawsjafabm/click.php">World Biodiversity
Day is May 22, 2017</A>!<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>March 7, 2017<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Help Spread the Word About Endangered Species and
Biodiversity!<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B>Join or Organize an Event this
May!<o:p></o:p></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Throughout May, wildlife refuges, aquaria, parks, botanic
gardens, schools, libraries, museums, and community groups will hold tours,
exhibits, classroom discussions, habitat restoration projects, children’s
programs, field trips and other activities to raise awareness about endangered
species and biological diversity.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Hundreds of events are held in the United States and around
the world each year for Endangered Species Day and World Biodiversity
Day.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>What is Endangered Species Day? <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<LI class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">Offers
opportunities to participate in direct hands-on activities that help at-risk
plants and wildlife<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">Reminds
us of the importance of protecting our threatened and at-risk
species;<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">Highlights
the many stunning success stories of species recovery; and<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">Promotes
the everyday actions people can take to protect disappearing plants and
wildlife and their remaining habitats<o:p></o:p></LI></UL>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Events include:<o:p></o:p></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2">Open
houses (Botanic Gardens, Nature Centers, etc)<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2">Wildflower
and nature walks<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2">Pollinator
garden planting<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2">Rare
plant habitat restoration<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2">Festivals
(e.g. pollinator festivals, eco-festivals)<o:p></o:p></LI></UL></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>To join or help plan an event near you, see the <A
title=http://t.ymlp71.com/huyafaebshsaiawsjalabm/click.php
href="http://t.ymlp71.com/huyafaebshsaiawsjalabm/click.php">online
event-finder</A> (live in April, 2017)<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B>If you want to organize your own event, find
inspiration <SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">and</SPAN> examples of <A
title=http://t.ymlp71.com/hesagaebshsaxawsjaoabm/click.php
href="http://t.ymlp71.com/hesagaebshsaxawsjaoabm/click.php">past Endangered
Species Day events</A> on the <A
title=http://t.ymlp71.com/heuaoaebshsatawsjavabm/click.php
href="http://t.ymlp71.com/heuaoaebshsatawsjavabm/click.php">NPCC Speak Out for
Plants Page</A>.<o:p></o:p></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>If you are interested in organizing an ES Day event or
collaborating with other groups in your area to plan an event, please <A
title=http://t.ymlp71.com/heearaebshsarawsjaaabm/click.php
href="http://t.ymlp71.com/heearaebshsarawsjaaabm/click.php">register online</A>
and download tools and information from the <A
title="http://www.endangered.org/campaigns/endangered-species-day/'"
href="http://www.endangered.org/campaigns/endangered-species-day/'">Endangered
Species Day Website </A><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d">.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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