, PH.D.

Whether you fret over dwindling rainforests or attribute disappearance of neighborhood cats to displaced coyotes, most of us recognize loss of wildlife habitats as a growing environmental concern.

As an alternative to hand-wringing, the National Wildlife Federation offers ordinary citizens the means to take action by establishing a Certified Wildlife Habitat in their own backyard. It's not only enjoyable but very easy. I know because I did it in a matter of weeks despite starting out a gardening illiterate unable to name one in ten plants in my own yard.

The election process is underway. Candidates for Chapter Executive Committee have been nominated and candidate forums have been set.

This year's Chapter Nominating Committee has submitted its report naming 6 nominees who will run for election in this November's election for 4 at- large positions on the Chapter Executive Committee. The nominees are Henry Schultz, Mike Sappingfield, Mary Morales, Paul Koretz, Gerard Lewis, and Darrell Clarke.