Previously we discussed some ways of helping honeybees, and why they need help.  The following article takes a closer look at the effects of certain pesticides, which are not just bad for bees but also for humans — those things get into honey.

My friend Suzette Haden Elgin mentioned Witter Wildlife Refuge on her blog recently.  Located in northwest Arkansas, it covers about 80 acres.  Volunteer staff provide rescue and rehabilitation service for orphaned or injured wildlife, plus permanent care for animals that cannot be released for various reasons.  This facility and its website have some features that make it worth sharing, particularly for people following a Pagan or Native American path that includes animal totems.