Vicki Hird Livres

Discover the vital role of intelligent insects, marvelous minibeasts, and inspirational invertebrates in shaping our planet, and learn how to support them by rebugging your attitude today! With insect populations declining at an alarming rate—eight times faster than mammals or birds—we must take action to ensure their survival. Voices like Robin Wall Kimmerer, David Attenborough, and Elizabeth Kolbert advocate for rewilding our world. The author passionately highlights how insects and invertebrates are essential to our ecosystem, pollinating plants, feeding birds, supporting crops, and cleaning water systems. Economically, bees alone contribute an estimated $235 to $577 billion to the U.S. economy annually. This guide offers practical steps to make a significant impact on our smallest allies: rewild parks, schools, and green spaces; allow your garden to grow wild with wildlife-friendly plants; engage children in minibeast treasure hunts and build bug palaces; and make food choices that support sustainable farming. Additionally, understanding the links between reducing inequality and supporting wildlife is crucial—everything is interconnected. Start your rebugging journey today, and the bees, ants, butterflies, and other creatures will thank you, along with our planet.