Laguna Canyon Foundation's April 2010 E-Letter

LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION

April 2010 E-Letter ___________________________________

HOPE is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all...

~Emily Dickinson, American poet, 1830-1886

If spring had a theme song, warbling, chirping and cooing would probably play big roles in the composition. The return of migrating birds and their spring serenades is one way we mark the end of winter. Thanks to one courageous scientist, we now know that birdsong is also one signal of a healthy environment. The 1962 publication of biologist Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring, about the devastating effects of pesticides on birds and other animals, plants, soil and water touched off a public outcry that is widely credited with helping launch the environmental movement. Carson's book led to a nationwide ban on DDT and other pesticides and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. Minimizing the use of chemicals in your garden and at home is a good way to celebrate Earth Day, honor Rachel Carson's memory and KEEP IT WILD.

You are invited to Celebrate May at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park!

For details, visit http://www.lagunacanyon.org/lcf_honors_mp.pdf

For April-June calendars,

go to http://www.lagunacanyon.org/events.html

Laguna Canyon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, enhancing and promoting the South Coast Wilderness.

Help Us Keep it Wild!

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Questions? E-mail Ellen Girardeau Kempler, Communications Director, Laguna Canyon Foundation, lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org