In today’s fast paced world, sometimes it feels totally impossible to imagine the world in 10, 20 or even 50 years into the future. Truth be told, our actions are causing the planet to change so quickly that animals and plants cannot keep up. Nearly half of the insects on Earth have been lost since I was a child. Much of our food require insect pollination. To stop this downward trend, we should all be incorporating plants into our yards that are native to our geographic area. I wanted to do my part so in July 2023, I turned my front yard into a native plant sanctuary. I totally recommend watching Rebecca McMackin’s TED Talk, October 2023, “Let Your Garden Grow Wild”. It will inspire you.