04/22/2026
Earth Day reminder from the Desert Wildlife Center 🌎
Rachel Carson was right. In her 1962 book Silent Spring, she warned about the long-term impacts of pesticides. Today, we’re seeing the consequences: we’ve lost 75% of our insects and 30% of our birds. Nearly 3 billion birds have disappeared since 1970 in the U.S. and Canada, with populations declining across nearly every ecosystem except wetlands.
When we spray pesticides or put out poisons to control “pests,” we don’t just affect a single species. We disrupt entire ecosystems—impacting the plants, soil, insects, and wildlife that all depend on one another.
This Earth Day, consider committing to a poison-free approach. There are effective alternatives that support, rather than harm, the balance of local habitats.
The Desert Wildlife Center offers tips and resources to help you create healthier, more sustainable spaces where people and wildlife can thrive together. Reach out to us at [email protected]
to get started.
PHOTO by DWC Contest Finalist Lindsay Rowe
