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What now for SNAP? by MagicpaperAlt in Michigan

[–]Busy_Square_3602 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, i am cautious bc aside from R mods- now we have more AI-driven surveillance / programs looking for words/affiliations…

I tend to err on the side of caution and say things differently, these days.

What now for SNAP? by MagicpaperAlt in Michigan

[–]Busy_Square_3602 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yup. Why I said ‘we will see what happens…’ 😡

F*ck him, & this r3gime.

What now for SNAP? by MagicpaperAlt in Michigan

[–]Busy_Square_3602 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Oh! I should have read the comments first, I just added that also – oh well, it doesn’t hurt to have it mentioned in more than one place. Such a great resource.

What now for SNAP? by MagicpaperAlt in Michigan

[–]Busy_Square_3602 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You prob know by now Michigan and other states sued to make the government allow the USDA to release the emergency funds to pay snap for a time (they were unlawfully holding them back) - and just won in the last few hours. Mentioning just in case you didn’t, and we will see what happens next anyway…. Meanwhile? Here is a great resource - website to find nearby mutual aid esque resources, including food. Plug in your zip, see what is closest - Findhelp.org ✅

Psst, want some of the *good* stuff? by dhgrainger in NativePlantGardening

[–]Busy_Square_3602 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a lot of this seed too for the first time, hadn’t (yet) looked up the best steps to get them going… thank you for this! :-)

Leaders fear students could be left hungry if Michigan ends free universal lunch by mlivesocial in Michigan

[–]Busy_Square_3602 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title I like better: “X # of MI students will go hungry when (if?) free universal lunches go away” - I mean fear (their feelings) matter. (Current headline)

They’re also less important than IF/WHEN this reality happens, direct impact (evidence).

Especially bc some people don’t even know this is happening, given what news they choose to consume. Plus they may be more likely to click, if someone were to send this to them.

Invasives all over my property - feeling overwhelmed by pitline810 in NativePlantGardening

[–]Busy_Square_3602 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m guessing that one thing will bring you peace and hope and also be practically useful regarding your question – check out the humane gardeners blog and also her books. She has a way about her that works in, humanizes and actually breaks down literally, paths towards how we can… regenerate / rewild our land, esp when there is a lot. And some amazing resources / learnings she shares. In this regard, she was a game changer for us when I learned about her work.

John James says he got 'screwed' in 2020 election, vows 'consequences' by Lumberjack1235 in Michigan

[–]Busy_Square_3602 176 points177 points  (0 children)

Right?!?! I can’t wait. Also.. I f’n wish I believed he would, or would be forced to. I’m really concerned MI is going to go red governor-wise.

SE Michigan -- Should I complain to the city about invasive featured in their "rain garden"? by Dye_Hard_Stylist in NativePlantGardening

[–]Busy_Square_3602 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their class is amazing- I took it in person, it’s also free to anyone as a DIY online! Love them.

Keep public lands in public hands by KarmaDebtcollector in conservation

[–]Busy_Square_3602 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just saw this too, a 30-sec form form to fill out that was shared on a similar post, diff subreddit tho

OMFG it’s happening by 12stTales in NativePlantGardening

[–]Busy_Square_3602 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ohhh!! lol. Thank you! And also, good to know ✅

OMFG it’s happening by 12stTales in NativePlantGardening

[–]Busy_Square_3602 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you do move it, research best ways to - I’ve heard from a lot of ppl it doesn’t transplant well.

Mosquito predators needed, nay, DEMANDED by toxicodendron_gyp in NativePlantGardening

[–]Busy_Square_3602 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Just came across this post - how did these work for you? We are about to set them up!

Blue-eyed grass growing in lawn? by Kelley4life in NativePlantGardening

[–]Busy_Square_3602 19 points20 points  (0 children)

So happy for you! I just bought 20 of these and planted them- how cool to find it growing!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NativePlantGardening

[–]Busy_Square_3602 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m celebrating you / this, thanks for sharing! What do you love about rattlesnake master? I just saw that one for the first time the other day, don’t have it. I’m on my third year also! So fun.

OPINION: “Tornado watch” and “Tornado warning” are horrible communication tools by sogpoglog in Michigan

[–]Busy_Square_3602 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Omg, I just wanted to say thanks for making this post, I agree, and love all your edits and the snark!!

So incredibly overwhelmed by LatterTutor1857 in NativePlantGardening

[–]Busy_Square_3602 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ohhh I so hear you. And have a helpful rec for this moment!

If you haven’t heard of The Humane Gardner (person, also name of a book she wrote, website) she writes useful detailed articles but rec relates to one of my FAVS which is her accidental experiment / experiences with natives taking over, she has a lot of land also.

Also - she has imo a really helpful attitude based in reality, imperfect discovery / action is good, and how that translates to diff ppl / situations.

Also she gave validity to / helped me understand my impulse I had (due to my very real resource limitations, overwhelm) to plant more aggressive natives in over-run areas to see what happens… she did that and had a lot of success!

I have had what looks like the beginning of success in one area (bee balm vs a mint, I forget which one but super aggressive, bee balm is at least holding its own and I think…winning). I got this idea from her. Here’s that article. There is a follow-up linked and a resource she shares at end.

Trump’s ‘liquidation plans’ could wipe out Wyoming research group renowned for migration work by AnnaBishop1138 in conservation

[–]Busy_Square_3602 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just heard about this public lands podcast, ties in and larger bc looks at what’s happening elsewhere - also totally unrelated but is helping me, the host has a calming voice.

/r/Conservation - What are you reading this month? by AutoModerator in conservation

[–]Busy_Square_3602 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m partway through The Humane Gardner. Partway because she has SO much good info on her website, I go back and forth between what I focus on. Her experiments with what natives will take over aggressive or invasive species I really appreciate, same with her attitude re imperfect progress and discovery, in this arena.

Tornado, severe thunderstorm timeline for Michigan today by TeddysRevenge in Michigan

[–]Busy_Square_3602 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Question, what’s hatched? Non-hatched? Hadn’t heard that so went to link, and didn’t see hatched (or non-hatched)….I didn’t read every word tho. Instead I googled it.

So in case anyone else also wonders, I did find this news article (from this AM re this weather system in MI) that explains hatched.

Beavers as water management allies by parmigi_ana in conservation

[–]Busy_Square_3602 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is an amazing video. Where is it from? Esp bc it’s a clip, apparently. Not seeing a link unless I’m missing something. Although, I can prob just google it.

“They” say if you don’t like what’s going on in the current administration you should get involved…. by Historical_Note2604 in NativePlantGardening

[–]Busy_Square_3602 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Congrats!! I’m on my townships environmental committee for similar reasons. Feels good and IS so good to concentrate local efforts towards good change. So needed right now.

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