Hey hey Nature Nerds! This week Megan shares a positive science news for those folks allergic to cats and then Jen talks all things Niagara Falls! Hold on to your hats and cats and stay afloat! Thanks to listener, Jennifer K for this suggestion!!

Organization to support: Land Care Niagara 

www.landcareniagara.com 

Land Care Niagara (LCN) is committed to creating a healthy and sustainable rural and urban environment, consisting of citizens who are knowledgeable and active in land resource management.

They Rural and Urban tree planting programs: they have been involved in the planting of over 1.2 million trees in the Region of Niagara. This represents about 575 hectares of forest restored to trees. They do woodworking for nature (with kids) and have programs for Species at Risk. You can support by donating, volunteering (if you live in the areas), or order some stuff like pollinator seed balls, wildlife structures, and shirts!

Links:

http://ourniagarariver.ca/niagara-river-ecology/

https://www.newsweek.com/niagara-falls-americas-most-unnatural-wonder-89659

https://www.geneseo.edu/history/love_canal_history

https://www.niagaraparks.com/visit-niagara-parks/plan-your-visit/niagara-falls-geology-facts-figures/

https://niagarafalls.ca/living/about-niagara-falls/facts.aspx

https://www.niagarafallshotels.com/blog/10-interesting-facts-about-niagara-falls/

https://www.niagarafallslive.com/facts_about_niagara_falls.htm

http://www.infoniagara.com/history/rogerwoodward_miracle.aspx

https://my.nflibrary.ca/HistoricNiagara/DigitalExhibits/TightropeWalkers

https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/04/03/niagara-falls-animals-boat/?chrome=1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Edson_Taylor

https://littlethings.com/lifestyle/annie-edson-taylor-niagara-falls/3441486-10

http://www.infoniagara.com/niagaradaredevils/bobbyleach.aspx

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_who_have_gone_over_Niagara_Falls#:~:text=On%20average%2C%20between%2020%20and,over%20the%20falls%20each%20year.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Leach

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/7-unfortunate-deaths-at-niagara-falls.html

https://www.history.com/news/a-daredevil-history-of-niagara-falls#:~:text=Twenty%20years%20after%20the%20last,attempt%20at%20a%20nighttime%20crossing.