The Bulldozed Grove

The State of Conservation in the Rio Grande Valley

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Okay, can you believe this?  Bulldoze the trees, then call it “Ocelot Grove.”   Geesh.

This pic could be a Wordless Wednesday post.  But I have something I want to say in association.

The Rio Grande Valley is one of the fastest-growing areas of the nation.  The scrublands and ranchlands and farmlands are being obliterated at an alarming rate.  Habitat is shrinking to islands—the scattered refuges and parks, and the property and yards of a handful of aware residents.

There is still much beauty around.  A few years ago, the RGV Birding Festival was instrumental in the purchase and preservation of 40 acres of native thicket, right within the Harlingen city limits.

A less tangible but perhaps greater ripple effect of the Festival is local and youth awareness.  The first and biggest step.

Help us to continue this good work.   Come on down to the Festival.

And join the Friends of the RGVBF.  There are two easy ways to give your tax-deductible donation:  The Donation tab on the website has a printable/mailable form.  Or the secure ChipIn widget on the righthand side of the website will take your credit card.  Any amount is critical, appreciated, and will be put to good use.  Join us!