April is over! It has gone to the animals! Over at the ASPCA, April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. Here at les violettes, every month and every day is about the prevention of cruelty to animals. Did you know that the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to [...]
Maya Lin needs no introduction. The subject of an award winning documentary, “Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision,” a member of The American Academy of Arts and Letters and the National Women’s Hall of Fame, she is one of the great artists of our time. Lin, a dedicated environmentalist, works at the intersection of [...]
The distinct voices of frogs have always been among the most familiar of nature’s sounds. Alas, it may no longer be the case due to disappearing and declining populations. Some varieties of harlequin frogs and tree frogs are a high priority on the endangered species list due to declines of over 80% [...]
Jean-Michel Cousteau, world-renowned oceanographer, shows us where massive amounts of garbage from throughout the world winds up. First in a series of three on trash, today’s post is about Marine Debris. What is Marine Debris? It’s trash left over from sea-faring activities plus land-based trash that wind up here via the [...]
It’s been 6 months here at Les Violettes and animal friends are one of the core themes. The Animal Legal Defense Fund is an excellent Northern California based organization that protects animals from exploitation, neglect and abuse. They have had many successes representing legal rights for animals in court. They have a [...]
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June is almost here, and this is my final post for the month of May. Now you may have heard of this adorable site with the most adorable photos of our animal friends. If you haven’t, it’s worth a look; if you have most likely you haven’t visited for a while since the most recent [...]
It gives me great pleasure to write about Pigs.org. What I like about this animal sanctuary located in West Virginia, U.S.A. is their ethos and honest assessment of what it’s like to run an animal shelter. Pigs main focus is on rescuing and caring for abandoned pot-bellied farm pigs. Other animal [...]
Claire Kremen and Bee Pollination Crisis.
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