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🌳 What one dog is doing for the Planet
Tuesday 7/29: Sponsored by Babbel and Mood - Dog helping Earth, sunset of the day, and dog fur helps plant soil
Tuesday
“There are always flowers for those who want to see them."
Henri Matisse
In today’s issue, we’ll take a look at:
What one dog is doing for the planet
Sunset of the day in Ontario
Turn dog fur into a soil booster
Relaxation is just 5 minutes away
Did You Know
Plastic dog poop bags can take up to __ years to break down in landfills.
Scroll to the bottom for the answer.
What One Dog Is Doing for the Planet
In Florida’s Everglades, conservation work looks a little different: It has paws and a tail! Rogue is a wirehaired retriever trained to help remove invasive green iguanas. Her job? Track down the iguanas after wildlife experts safely remove them.
Green iguanas might look harmless, but they’ve caused serious problems since arriving from South America decades ago. They eat plants that endangered butterflies depend on, destroy native snail populations, and dig deep burrows that can damage sidewalks and seawalls.
Rogue’s handler, Mike, runs a wildlife rescue group that works to protect Florida’s ecosystem. He trains dogs like Rogue to find iguanas quickly, so nothing’s left behind, and the job gets done humanely.
Dogs might not be the first thing you think of in conservation work, but they’re fast, smart, and make it easier to care for fragile environments. And Rogue? She’s proof that even one dog can help protect an entire landscape.
Sunset of the Day in Ontario
This view comes from Cynthia, who caught a quiet moment along the Ottawa River. The sun was low, the fog was rising, and the whole scene felt still in the best kind of way.
There’s something about light on water that makes everything slow down a little. Thanks to Cynthia for sharing this one. If you’ve snapped a sunset that stuck with you, send it our way. We’d love to see it!
Image courtesy of The Canopy reader, Cynthia.
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Turn Dog Fur Into a Soil Booster
If your dog sheds enough to carpet the floor, you might be tossing out a surprisingly useful material. Gardener Patrick Vernuccio, known as The Frenchie Gardener, says pet hair is a natural, zero-waste way to nourish your garden.
Dog hair is full of nitrogen, which plants love. You can bury it in planters or compost it with moist organic scraps to help it break down. It's a slow-release fertilizer that costs nothing and cuts down on synthetic alternatives.
It also works as mulch when mixed with straw, and can even deter pests. Stuff a bit of fur in a breathable bag near garden beds. The scent may help keep deer, squirrels, and rabbits away.
As always, check that your pet’s fur is free from chemical shampoos or flea meds before reusing. This small habit turns something disposable into something regenerative.
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Quick Picks:
From adventurous pups to garden water wisdom, check out this week’s top eco-friendly finds:
Reflections:
🌎 Did You Know: Plastic dog poop bags can take up to 500 years to break down in landfills. Try compostable bags made from cornstarch or switch to reusable pouches with washable liners when possible!
🌅 Sunset Of The Day: The sun can provide the most beautiful photography. That's why we're eager to see your favorite sunrise or sunset photos. Reply to this email with your best sun-based pictures for a chance to be featured!