Inspiring humans to make compassionate & sustainable choices for the health of the planet & all living beings. www.ridge2river.org 📍Washington, USAhttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3muwlfawj362fThe average wage for agricultural workers is $17.30/hour. And the industry has more injuries than any other sector, as well as higher rates of mental health problems than the general population. Many of these employees may not be able to stand up, but those of us that can raise awareness should.07 Sep 2026 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwlfawj362fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mupdcyaa2y2qFun Fact Friday! 🐦 The most common type of hummingbird in North Central Washington is Anna’s hummingbird. #Hummingbird #Wildlife #Nature04 Sep 2026 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupdcyaa2y2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mu5tzgmnpy2rFun Fact Friday! 🦆 Ducks have color preferences for green and blue shades. #Ducks #Rescue #AnimalLover #AnimalFacts #Sanctuary28 Aug 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5tzgmnpy2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mtyqhkb33m23Did you know? Exhibits using only animals traditionally used for food (cows, pigs, chickens, sheep, goats, rabbits, llamas, alpacas, etc.) are exempt from federal licensing and regulation. Heading to a fair this fall? Consider skipping these exhibits, and supporting ones that do not use animals.26 Aug 2026 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyqhkb33m23https://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mtmapad76l2jFun Fact Friday! You might be able to tell a pig's mood by looking at their tail. 🐖 A lot of tail movement? They are probably in a good mood. Tucking their tail between their legs? Not so much. #Pigs #Rescue #Sanctuary #FunFacts #Animals21 Aug 2026 17:07 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmapad76l2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mth34y2qo724🥔🥔 It is National Potato Day! 🥔🥔 In honor of this beloved starchy vegetable, let’s learn more about these powerhouse root veggies.19 Aug 2026 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mth34y2qo724https://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mtczbvgk2z24📢 Applications are now open for Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet (LEAP)! 📢 This free program for high school students invites young leaders passionate about animal welfare and planetary health to learn hands-on about creating a brighter world. 🐔🌎 Learn more at ridge2river.org/leap.18 Aug 2026 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtczbvgk2z24https://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mt2ndcs5mt2yFun Fact Friday! Lizards use their tongues to smell. 🦎 #Lizards #WorldLizardDay #Wildlife #Ecosystem14 Aug 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2ndcs5mt2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3msizxxlpde2nLike all mammals, female goats (called does) produce breastmilk for the purpose of feeding their babies (called kids). 🍼 This #worldbreastfeedingweek, help to celebrate the amazing ability of mothers of all species to produce milk for their kids by choosing non-dairy.07 Aug 2026 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3msizxxlpde2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3msgjkhmzln2bAgriculture is perhaps the most important sector of all. Without farm workers, there is no food system as we know it. 🍅 However, the treatment of these workers often fails to reflect the difficult yet vital work they do.06 Aug 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgjkhmzln2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mrxgc6iaet2pFun Fact Friday! Turkeys can have 5,000-6,000+ feathers each. 🦃 🦃 #Turkeys #FunFacts #Rescue #Sanctuary #Animals31 Jul 2026 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxgc6iaet2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mrfsw5wnjt2aFun Fact Friday! 🪲 Columbia River Tiger Beetles are a rare type of beetle. They are classified as “Species of Greatest Conservation Need,” and today, are only found in Idaho. They are sand-dwelling predators, and a reminder of the vast diversity and beauty of insects.24 Jul 2026 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfsw5wnjt2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mrark4icwj2cPigs love to bask in the sun. On sanctuaries, they can. On factory farms, pigs only see sun when on a truck to slaughter. Free pigs may be covered in mud for sun protection. On factory farms, it may because their living facilities are filthy. We all deserve fresh air, sunshine, and fun with mud.22 Jul 2026 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrark4icwj2chttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mqu7lwy63g2aFun Fact Friday! 🐴 Horses breathe only through their nose. They have a soft palette that guides pathways to keep the mouth for digestion and the nose for air. #Horse #AnimalFact #WorldHorseDay17 Jul 2026 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqu7lwy63g2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mqcnf3szl22yOne-third of human food crops depend on pollinators, as do 80% of flowering plants. 🌻 Like kiwi, watermelon, or chocolate? 🥝 Thank bees. Without pollinators, these crops would be much harder to grow. When you see a bee, well, just let them bee. 🐝10 Jul 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcnf3szl22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mqcmbov6jj2jFun Fact Friday! Ants can carry up to 50 times their body weight! These super-strong insects are an important part of our ecosystem. During these warmer months, ant colonies seem to be everywhere. When you see them outside, do your best to leave them alone and let them do their ecosystem thing. 🐜'10 Jul 2026 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcmbov6jj2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mptj3sbgd22tMore pets go missing during the week of July 4th than at any other time of the year. Fireworks and other loud, unfamiliar noises are especially frightening. Thankfully, there are steps we can take to help keep our furry family safe. 🎆😨04 Jul 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mptj3sbgd22thttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mpqyvrcaej22Fun Fact Friday! We all know that most dogs love being outside with their humans, the best place for them to be during fireworks is indoors. #Dogs #Fireworks #July4th #IndependenceDay #Pets03 Jul 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqyvrcaej22https://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mp7b4fv3rc23Fun Fact Friday! Rabbits have two types of poop, and will eat one of them. 🐇 💩 #AnimalFacts #Rabbit #Rescue #Sanctuary26 Jun 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp7b4fv3rc23https://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mosr575ycj2m🦃 Meet Glinda: a broad breasted white turkey, the most commonly bred turkey breed in commercial agriculture. This National Turkey Lovers’ Day, show a true love of turkeys like Glinda by leaving them off your grill. 🦃🤍21 Jun 2026 16:11 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mosr575ycj2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mont6s3sow2iFun Fact Friday! Minkes are the smallest baleen whale in North American waters, weighing up to a mere 20,000 pounds. 🐋 Threats to Minke Whales are whaling, commercial fishing, ocean noise vessel strikes, and climate change. This summer, consider plant-based foods and watching wildlife from afar.19 Jun 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mont6s3sow2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3monodzqy6m2lToday is #Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. ✊🏿 ✊🏾 The fight did not end in 1865. Regardless of the color of our skin, we can all learn, share, and act. As Frannie Lou Hamer said, “nobody’s free until everybody’s free.” So, let’s celebrate and keep fighting for equal freedom.19 Jun 2026 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3monodzqy6m2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mobcfbywcu2tDid you know that cucumbers have the highest water content of any solid food? 🚰 How will you enjoy some hydration with a side of vitamin K this National Cucumber Day? 🥒14 Jun 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mobcfbywcu2thttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mo4kl6oq4h2dFun Fact Friday! Chickens experience REM sleep, meaning that they are capable of having dreams. 🐔 💤 #Chickens #AnimalFacts #AnimalLover #Rescue #Sanctuary #Dreams12 Jun 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo4kl6oq4h2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mnrydwm2lj2nConcerned about climate change? LEAP student Isabella has food for thought about how you can help. Thank you, Isabella! #ClimateLeaders #FightClimateChange #YoungLeaders #ClimateAction08 Jun 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrydwm2lj2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mnrydwm2lj2nConcerned about climate change? LEAP student Isabella has food for thought about how you can help. Thank you, Isabella! #ClimateLeaders #FightClimateChange #YoungLeaders #ClimateAction08 Jun 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrydwm2lj2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mnkttlwj5n2oFun Fact Friday! A black bear weighs under a pound at birth, but reaches 80 pounds by their first birthday. 🐻 #AnimalFacts #Bears #BlackBear #Wildlife #BlackBearDay05 Jun 2026 19:13 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnkttlwj5n2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mndcf3f7vq2oLEAP students Peter and Sylvan learned about rewilding and were inspired to help their local ecosystem by planning, designing, creating, and monitoring hotels for Mason Bees. By the end of the semester, half of their 12 hotels had activity! Great work!02 Jun 2026 19:12 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mndcf3f7vq2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mnambho45v26Happy Pride! You are beautiful and worthy, and love is never wrong. ❤️💙💚💛💜01 Jun 2026 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnambho45v26https://bsky.app/profile/ridge2river.bsky.social/post/3mmykpyjmx62tFun Fact Friday! Every cat has a distinctly unique nose print, just like human fingerprints. 🐾 #AnimalFacts #Cat #CadyLady #Rescue #FunFacts29 May 2026 12:42 +0000at://did:plc:2m2bush7un2ox75op2eiay2q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmykpyjmx62t