{"id":2201,"date":"2024-01-03T16:26:26","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T21:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbannaturestore.blog\/?p=2201"},"modified":"2024-01-03T16:26:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T21:26:26","slug":"seed-of-kindness-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/index.php\/2024\/01\/03\/seed-of-kindness-event\/","title":{"rendered":"SEED OF KINDNESS EVENT!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Happy New Year!\u00a0 We\u2019re starting off the year by celebrating National Bird Day this coming Friday, January 5th.\u00a0 In recognition of this day we will be Sowing Seeds of Kindness by donating ten percent of all seed sales to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontariowildliferescue.ca\/\">Ontario Wildlife Rescue Centres<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>National Bird Day reminds us of our responsibility to help protect our native and migratory birds.&nbsp; Did you know that Canada is home to over 450 bird species?&nbsp; Many Canadians, both professionals and people just like us, observe this day through educational events, bird counts and bird watching activities.&nbsp; A bird count was held in Durham on December 30.&nbsp; One of the team leaders for this event was our own team member Frank Dempsey from our Pickering Store!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1690\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image0_0-1.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2207\" style=\"width:503px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image0_0-1.png 1690w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image0_0-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image0_0-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image0_0-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image0_0-1-1536x863.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1690px) 100vw, 1690px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This day also reminds us of the challenges birds face &#8211; deforestation, climate change and habitat loss.&nbsp; Our feathered friends also play a significant role in maintaining environmental balance.&nbsp; Some of the benefits they provide for us are pollination, seed dispersal and insect control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also learn more about birds by following Birds Canada.&nbsp; This is our national organization dedicated to bird conservation.&nbsp; Their mission is to \u2018increase the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of birds in Canada\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8153rl9wil._ac_sl1500_.jpg?w=810\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2172\" style=\"width:656px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8153rl9wil._ac_sl1500_.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8153rl9wil._ac_sl1500_-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8153rl9wil._ac_sl1500_-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8153rl9wil._ac_sl1500_-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to partake in sowing seeds of kindness, please visit one of our store locations this Friday and purchase seed for your birds.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/collections\/fresh-wild-bird-seed\">Sunflower seeds<\/a>, either black oil or sunflower hearts, peanuts, as well as suet all help our birds endure the cold winter months.\u00a0 We are also offering <strong>40 percent off<\/strong> of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/products\/ontario-wildlife-rescue-calendar-2024\">Wildlife Rescue Calendars<\/a>!\u00a0 We look forward to seeing you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Birding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jane Paradis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Urban Nature Store Brand Ambassador<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy New Year!\u00a0 We\u2019re starting off the year by celebrating National Bird Day this coming Friday, January 5th.\u00a0 In recognition of this day we will be Sowing Seeds of Kindness by donating ten percent of all seed sales to Ontario Wildlife Rescue Centres! 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