STEWARDSHIP AT HOME Besides enjoying your natural areas and spending time outdoors, there are lots of ways you can take action to help our environment. Check out these ideas! Shop Locally This generates sales taxes that support natural areas conservation and visitor amenities. Plant Native Plants Make your yard an extension of the natural areas network by planting native plants. Visit fcgov.com/naturalareas/ native-plants. Minimize Pollutants Keep Cats Indoors Minimize pesticides and herbicides to prevent run-off that pollutes waterways and protect beneficial pollinators. The great outdoors is no place for cats. Keep cats indoors. Learn more at fcgov.com/naturalareas/ wildlife. Adjust Your Lighting Dark skies benefit people and wildlife. Light only where you need it. Resources available at fcgov.com/nightsky. Support Air Quality & Climate Carpool or use alternative transportation such as biking or walking. Create a Nature Space Reduce and Reuse Create a nature space with a Nature in the City grant which funds projects for residents, neighborhoods, and communities. Grant submissions are open November through mid-January at fcgov.com/natureinthecity. Reduce single-use plastics. These can be ingested by wildlife and they pollute waterways. Opt for reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging whenenver possible. THANKS FOR SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL NATURE SPACES. Required registration opens 30 days prior to activity date at fcgov.com/register or 970-416-2815. -18-http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/native-plants http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/native-plants http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/wildlife http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/wildlife http://www.fcgov.com/nightsky http://www.fcgov.com/natureinthecity http://www.fcgov.com/register