Impact Report: Defenders is hitting the road this summer!

Here's what's happening at Defenders of Wildlife ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [alt_text] [Wolverine Headshot © Pixabay] WILDLIFE IN THE NEWS “It’s our responsibility to repair the damage we have done and bring back this important ingredient, which we irresponsibly removed.” Michael Saul, Rockies and Plains Director, on Colorado’s planned reintroduction of wolverines to their historic mountain habitat. [Read More →]( Invite a friend to tag along on Defenders’ Summer Road Trip! This summer, we’re hitting the road! Invite a friend to join us on this virtual adventure by [sending an eCard featuring one of three famous animals!]( Then join us as we explore the wildlife and habitat we’re working to protect by [visiting our Summer Road Trip page]( – we may be coming to a state near you! ### [Orca Whales - Christopher Michel]( [A Pod of Orca Facts]( Are orcas dolphins? How fast can they swim? These black and white marine mammals have captivated millions of people around the world. Find out what killers whales eat, where they live, and much more! [Read More →]( [Honey bee on Allium Flower © Anneke DeBlok/iStockphoto]( [Diversity in Wildlife and People in Agriculture]( A recent film, Farming While Black, highlights the stories and conditions of Black farmers, who are linked to smaller farms which can be much more beneficial for wildlife. We explore the agricultural history and opportunities for equity for Black farmers, including in the 2024 Farm Bill. [Read More →]( [Quino Checkerspot Butterfly © Andrew Fisher/USFWS (CC BY 2.0 DEED)]( [What’s the Buzz Around Pollinators]( Bees and butterflies are some of our most famous pollinators – but did you know that bats, birds and many other animals help pollinate plants, too? Learn how the food we all eat depends on the year-long work of pollinators everywhere. [Read More →]( [Winking Roe Deer © Marian Rea]( [How to Help Urban Wildlife]( Four out of five Americans live in rural areas, and while wildlife are often associated with rural areas, nature exists in our cities and surrounding areas, too. Discover how you can help wildlife wherever you live! [Read More →]( [Great Spangled Fritillary on a Flower © Kristen Lucibello]( [Make your recurring gift!]( Becoming a recurring donor places you among our most committed and valued supporters. Your gift will help us fight around the clock to counter the growing threats to wildlife. [Become a Wildlife Guardian →]( [Red Fox Sniffing Wildflowers © Ron Charest]( [Holding appreciated assets?]( Help spread the joy of summer with a stock gift today. Your gift will protect habitat for wildlife to feel free and feel the warmth of summer! [Get Started Today →]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( Defenders of Wildlife 1130 17th Street NW • Washington, DC 20036 defenders.org © 2024 Defenders of Wildlife --------------------------------------------------------------- Photo credits: Wolverine © Pixabay | Orca Whales © Christopher Michel | Honey bee © Anneke DeBlok/iStockphoto | Quino Checkerspot Butterfly © Andrew Fisher/USFWS (CC BY 2.0 DEED) | Winking Roe Deer © Marian Rea | Resting Gray Wolf © Jean-Pierre Grosemans | Great Spangled Fritillary © Kristen Lucibello | Red Fox Sniffing Wildflowers © Ron Charest This email was sent to {EMAIL} Please do not respond to this email. [Unsubscribe here]( or update your preferences [here!]( [supporter]