Species extinction, coupled with the devastation of genetically unique populations and the loss of their genetic variation, leads to an irreversible biodiversity loss. All of which points to the unfolding of a global event with permanent, irreversible consequences. See some of the sobering statistics compiled by EarthDay.org and learn what you can do to help in this infographic.

To say that bees are critical to our planet’s survival is an understatement. There are 369,000 flowering plant species, and 90% of them are dependent on insect pollination. So what can we do to help our busy little friends? Join us for a Q&A with amateur apiary aficionados and beekeepers Jose and Liz Marie Galvan and find out how they got started in the hobby and talk about some simple steps other people can do to help protect the bees.