Comments on The Wildflower Conservancy: Our wildflowers are in trouble, folks...

Yes, it frustrating to see people just doesn't...

2012-02-07T23:43:41.572-08:00

Yes, it frustrating to see people just doesn't care and not responsible of what they're doing. Instead of helping conserve these wild flowers they're the ones ruining it. It's about time to educate them on how they can help and be responsible. It's good to know there are people like you around who keeps reminding us regarding this matter. Thanks a lot.

Thanks, Cindy. Ironically, the group that is the m...

2011-07-21T14:30:55.519-07:00

Thanks, Cindy. Ironically, the group that is the most reluctant to embrace the idea of wildflower preservation is photographers. Many are unwilling to do anything to avoid destructive behaviors such as trampling, lying in the flowers, etc. It's all about getting the shot, no matter what the cost. But I'm hopeful that over time, they will see that they can still get wonderful shots while keeping impact to a minimum. Thanks again!
Kahlee

Brilliant idea! Having a blog to inform about your...

2011-07-20T23:26:05.517-07:00

Brilliant idea! Having a blog to inform about your advocacy is a great start. It's about time to educate people and let them know how to be responsible and help conserving and protecting wildflowers. I'm a nature a lover as well, and it makes me angry to see people not caring about it.

Thank you, Leon, Bob and Sue. Sue, while not dire...

2010-04-27T14:21:09.483-07:00

Thank you, Leon, Bob and Sue. Sue, while not directly relevant to wildflowers, your concern over the tidepools is right along the same lines. Thank you for writing the Times about it. So often, in our absolute amazement at the glories of the natural world, we don't realize that we may be disrupting the very life we wish to enjoy. Policing behavior won't work; my hope is that education will. Again, thank you all for your encouragement and support.

I hope this isn't off subject, but several mio...

2010-04-25T07:54:09.871-07:00

I hope this isn't off subject, but several mionths ago the L A Times Travel section ran a story on a local tide pool, complete with a picture of children out on the rocks where many little creatures live. They published my letter pointing out the trampling of living animals; hopefuly at least a few will think twice next time they come accross a tide pool. With today's overwhelming amount of virtual entertainment available, I fear each generation is losing its connnection with the natural world. Kahlee, you are taking one more fighting step towards respect for all life. Thank you for everything you do.

Hi Kahlee- Carol Leigh stopped by my gallery today...

2010-04-24T16:16:11.670-07:00

Hi Kahlee- Carol Leigh stopped by my gallery today (she lives just up the road in Waldport) and pointed me to your new endeavor.

It was sad and ironic that her (and your) admirable instinct to share ended up being bad for the plants.

I hope that your efforts will succeed in shaping some of these people up!

Excellent, Kahlee. Best of luck with this noble en...

2010-04-06T17:42:32.314-07:00

Excellent, Kahlee. Best of luck with this noble endeavour.

Like you, I get very upset when I see people trash, litter, and dis-respect nature and others' property. It is extremely maddening and dis-heartening.

Thank you, Carol. I think many of us learned in ou...

2010-04-04T23:46:05.317-07:00

Thank you, Carol. I think many of us learned in our youth that nature is to be respected. I'm not sure that message is getting out any more, so, hopefully, I can make at least a small difference.

Nice post and concept! As the daughter of a lan...

2010-04-04T23:25:12.965-07:00

Nice post and concept!

As the daughter of a landscape gardener who walked the manicured estates as child, I learned early to stay on the paths and enjoy the beauty not stomp it out, that picked flowers will never be next years seeds.

I cringed when I watched a local news caster encouraging people to come enjoy the flowers while standing behind the fence in the middle of the flowers.

I hope you success in this adventure