2014 marks the centenary of the extinction of the passenger pigeon – once the most abundant bird species in North America, if not the world. We, a group of scientists, educators, conservationists, artists, musicians, filmmakers, and others, are working together to use the centenary of the passenger pigeon's extinction to engage people in this remarkable story and to use it as an opportunity to promote habitat preservation and species conservation. Our goals are to: a) familiarize people in North America and beyond with the passenger pigeon and its extinction; b) explore how human activity impacts other species c) motivate people to take actions that both promote biodiversity and prevent human-caused extinctions.
Today, I made a $10 contribution to Project Passenger Pigeon. Therefore, I will not be blogging on September 7.
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