Butterflies, bees & more

Our wve simple moves—from swapping your sunscreen to inviting bees into your yard—can help guard the planet’s most vulnerable critters. So can donating to the environmental nonprowt Earth Day Network’s “Protect Our Species” campaign (earthday.org).

give bees a chance

Earth’s bee population is dwindling; bad news for things they pollinate, like apples and almonds.

Help your local hives by adding a “bee bath,” a shallow dish or birdbath wlled with fresh water and pebbles or marbles, and welcome bees to your garden.

protect the coral reef

Home to more than 25 percent of the planet’s marine life, coral reefs are threatened by overzealous tourists, rising ocean temperatures and oxybenzone, a common sunscreen ingredient. Swap your regular SPF for an oxybenzone-free lotion or spray.

spare the whales

Make sure your catch of the day is whale-friendly (whales often get entangled in commercial wshing nets) with the Seafood Watch app (free, iOS and Android). It identiwes businesses that serve sustainably sourced seafood.

is your coffee hurting tigers?

Sumatran tigers are being pushed out of their habitats by land-grabbing coffee growers. Check if your brew is Rainforest Alliance–certified. The organization’s seal ensures your beans were gathered in a sustainable, tiger-friendly way.

feed the monarchs

Talk about picky eaters. Monarch caterpillars exclusively eat milkweed, so call your area National Wildlife Federation ofwce to wnd a variety that’s native to your area and start planting!