Irvin Louque
@ilouque.bsky.social
He/him
Environmental Educator 💚
Level IV ecoregion: 34j Western Gulf Coastal Plain-Lafayette Loess Plains
backyard chickens🐓 | gardening for food🥬 | foraging🍄 | birding🐦 | Cajun and Creole heritage🐊 | native plants🍁 | science communication🌻
Environmental Educator 💚
Level IV ecoregion: 34j Western Gulf Coastal Plain-Lafayette Loess Plains
backyard chickens🐓 | gardening for food🥬 | foraging🍄 | birding🐦 | Cajun and Creole heritage🐊 | native plants🍁 | science communication🌻
Fall in #Louisiana. A monarch glides by the blooms of narrowleaf sunflower, blue mistflower, and goldenrod. I watch as I eat an American persimmon. #nativeplants #rewilding🌿
October 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Fall in #Louisiana. A monarch glides by the blooms of narrowleaf sunflower, blue mistflower, and goldenrod. I watch as I eat an American persimmon. #nativeplants #rewilding🌿
The Gulf Fritillary (Dione vanillae) butterflies and caterpillars have arrived on native purple passionvine (Passiflora incarnata). 🌱🌿🦋
June 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The Gulf Fritillary (Dione vanillae) butterflies and caterpillars have arrived on native purple passionvine (Passiflora incarnata). 🌱🌿🦋
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🚨 There’s a lot of horrific news out of Washington right now—but you might have missed this: Senate Republicans just introduced a plan to sell off 120 million acres of our public lands.
Let me break down what’s in the bill and why it’s a full-scale land grab. 🧵
Let me break down what’s in the bill and why it’s a full-scale land grab. 🧵
June 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
🚨 There’s a lot of horrific news out of Washington right now—but you might have missed this: Senate Republicans just introduced a plan to sell off 120 million acres of our public lands.
Let me break down what’s in the bill and why it’s a full-scale land grab. 🧵
Let me break down what’s in the bill and why it’s a full-scale land grab. 🧵
Today's #WorldWildlifeDay! To celebrate, I planted a native tree. This black cherry came up last year next to a fence where it couldn't say long term. I waited until it was dormant to transplant it in a long term space. Black cherries are great for birds, insects, and people.🥫🌿🌱
March 3, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Today's #WorldWildlifeDay! To celebrate, I planted a native tree. This black cherry came up last year next to a fence where it couldn't say long term. I waited until it was dormant to transplant it in a long term space. Black cherries are great for birds, insects, and people.🥫🌿🌱
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I worry that the focus on NOAA's weather predicting value is ignoring the millions of other ways NOAA researchers enrich communities and local economies.
There are no oysters without NOAA. There are no blue crabs without NOAA. NOAA trains teachers. NOAA is the lifeblood of coastal communities.
There are no oysters without NOAA. There are no blue crabs without NOAA. NOAA trains teachers. NOAA is the lifeblood of coastal communities.
March 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I worry that the focus on NOAA's weather predicting value is ignoring the millions of other ways NOAA researchers enrich communities and local economies.
There are no oysters without NOAA. There are no blue crabs without NOAA. NOAA trains teachers. NOAA is the lifeblood of coastal communities.
There are no oysters without NOAA. There are no blue crabs without NOAA. NOAA trains teachers. NOAA is the lifeblood of coastal communities.
I got back from a trip and found that about 70% of the buds on my newly planted American #persimmon tree were eaten by rabbits. It's now protected by stakes and hardware cloth that I had on hand. 🌱
February 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I got back from a trip and found that about 70% of the buds on my newly planted American #persimmon tree were eaten by rabbits. It's now protected by stakes and hardware cloth that I had on hand. 🌱
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It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office.
Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.
Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.
Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.
Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.
February 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office.
Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.
Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.
Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.
Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.
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Curious about the status of #birdflu? The @savingcranes.bsky.social has compiled an excellent Avian Influenza Resource Page, including links for all 50 states' agencies with info on the virus: bit.ly/avianflureso...
Avian Influenza Updates & Resources - International Crane Foundation
The International Crane Foundation provides critical news and resources in the world of Cranes and Conservation. Avian Influenza Updates & Resources
bit.ly
February 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Curious about the status of #birdflu? The @savingcranes.bsky.social has compiled an excellent Avian Influenza Resource Page, including links for all 50 states' agencies with info on the virus: bit.ly/avianflureso...
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“Why do I need NOAA? I’ve got a weather app.”
Is equivalent to asking
“Why do I need farms? I can go to the supermarket.”
www.noaa.gov/about-our-ag...
Is equivalent to asking
“Why do I need farms? I can go to the supermarket.”
www.noaa.gov/about-our-ag...
About our agency
NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep the public informed of the changing environment aro...
www.noaa.gov
February 9, 2025 at 4:22 AM
“Why do I need NOAA? I’ve got a weather app.”
Is equivalent to asking
“Why do I need farms? I can go to the supermarket.”
www.noaa.gov/about-our-ag...
Is equivalent to asking
“Why do I need farms? I can go to the supermarket.”
www.noaa.gov/about-our-ag...
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Just received this photo from a friend of a warehouse in Kinshasa. These are tuberculosis medications--ALREADY PAID FOR--that aren't being distributed due to the Trump Administration's stop work order.
TB treatment is being interrupted in SO many patients around the world. What does that mean? (1/2)
TB treatment is being interrupted in SO many patients around the world. What does that mean? (1/2)
February 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Just received this photo from a friend of a warehouse in Kinshasa. These are tuberculosis medications--ALREADY PAID FOR--that aren't being distributed due to the Trump Administration's stop work order.
TB treatment is being interrupted in SO many patients around the world. What does that mean? (1/2)
TB treatment is being interrupted in SO many patients around the world. What does that mean? (1/2)
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USAID matters. I've often disagreed with their strategy and choices, but their work saves more lives than any philanthropy can. It's a rounding error in the federal budget, and one of the best things we do as a country. To see it destroyed overnight by one unelected man is an unmitigated horror.
February 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
USAID matters. I've often disagreed with their strategy and choices, but their work saves more lives than any philanthropy can. It's a rounding error in the federal budget, and one of the best things we do as a country. To see it destroyed overnight by one unelected man is an unmitigated horror.
I'm really excited about the upcoming Louisiana statewide seed swap this Saturday! I'm bringing some of my seeds saved from my Lafayette vegetable garden! @lsuagcenter.bsky.social #seedswap 🌱
February 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I'm really excited about the upcoming Louisiana statewide seed swap this Saturday! I'm bringing some of my seeds saved from my Lafayette vegetable garden! @lsuagcenter.bsky.social #seedswap 🌱
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"Wetlands serve as natural climate solutions, supporting biodiversity & local resilience. We must unite across borders to protect these shared resources supporting wildlife & human communities." ~ Dr. Adalbert Aine-omucunguzi, East Africa Regional Director 🌍 🪶 #wwd25 #worldwetlandsday
Celebrating the Protection of Wetlands and Cranes on World Wetlands Day - International Crane Foundation
The International Crane Foundation provides critical news and resources in the world of Cranes and Conservation. Celebrating the Protection of Wetlands and Cranes on World Wetlands Day
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February 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"Wetlands serve as natural climate solutions, supporting biodiversity & local resilience. We must unite across borders to protect these shared resources supporting wildlife & human communities." ~ Dr. Adalbert Aine-omucunguzi, East Africa Regional Director 🌍 🪶 #wwd25 #worldwetlandsday
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Y'all pick a lane. Then make a little progress in your lane each day.
Every serious, experienced organizer I know is Doing Their Thing. Instead of freaking out about each bit of bad news, we're in our lanes rapidly building dual power infrastructure and networks that don't rely on the goverment.
Every serious, experienced organizer I know is Doing Their Thing. Instead of freaking out about each bit of bad news, we're in our lanes rapidly building dual power infrastructure and networks that don't rely on the goverment.
February 4, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Y'all pick a lane. Then make a little progress in your lane each day.
Every serious, experienced organizer I know is Doing Their Thing. Instead of freaking out about each bit of bad news, we're in our lanes rapidly building dual power infrastructure and networks that don't rely on the goverment.
Every serious, experienced organizer I know is Doing Their Thing. Instead of freaking out about each bit of bad news, we're in our lanes rapidly building dual power infrastructure and networks that don't rely on the goverment.
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I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
January 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Turnips are one of my favorite things to grow, cook, and eat! I harvested around 3 pounds of turnips from our garden right before our big snowstorm and made 2 turnip stews! Turnips were historically a great survival food for my subsistence farming ancestors in the US south. 🌱🍽️ 🧵(1/4)
January 30, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Turnips are one of my favorite things to grow, cook, and eat! I harvested around 3 pounds of turnips from our garden right before our big snowstorm and made 2 turnip stews! Turnips were historically a great survival food for my subsistence farming ancestors in the US south. 🌱🍽️ 🧵(1/4)
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Happy year of the snake! I would argue that the snakes of the United States are just as varied and pretty as our birds. A few years ago I made a poster to try and prove it. Drawing this took many months and a lot of research. You can get it here:
topatoco.com/collections/...
topatoco.com/collections/...
January 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Happy year of the snake! I would argue that the snakes of the United States are just as varied and pretty as our birds. A few years ago I made a poster to try and prove it. Drawing this took many months and a lot of research. You can get it here:
topatoco.com/collections/...
topatoco.com/collections/...
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Male buntings of the genus Passerina of North America. This 11x17in poster also includes all known hybrids within the genus and has hand calligraphed species names by my father Richard Lipton.
#sciart #scientificillustration #birdart #birding #birdwatching #digitalart #buntings
#sciart #scientificillustration #birdart #birding #birdwatching #digitalart #buntings
January 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Male buntings of the genus Passerina of North America. This 11x17in poster also includes all known hybrids within the genus and has hand calligraphed species names by my father Richard Lipton.
#sciart #scientificillustration #birdart #birding #birdwatching #digitalart #buntings
#sciart #scientificillustration #birdart #birding #birdwatching #digitalart #buntings
I never thought my garden would look like this in South Louisiana but here are my shallots, collards, and red creole onions. Hopefully the snow insulated them from our record 5°F low temperatures! 🌱❄️
📷 from Jan. 22
📷 from Jan. 22
January 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I never thought my garden would look like this in South Louisiana but here are my shallots, collards, and red creole onions. Hopefully the snow insulated them from our record 5°F low temperatures! 🌱❄️
📷 from Jan. 22
📷 from Jan. 22
Ice crystals the day after our historic Louisiana snowstorm! We reached 4°F last night so I'm guessing humidity froze on stems and leaves. These are on a black gun and red maple saplings that I planted for Arbor Day in 2023 and 2024. 🌿🌱❄️
January 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Ice crystals the day after our historic Louisiana snowstorm! We reached 4°F last night so I'm guessing humidity froze on stems and leaves. These are on a black gun and red maple saplings that I planted for Arbor Day in 2023 and 2024. 🌿🌱❄️
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A winter storm prompted a National Weather Service office in Louisiana to issue a first-ever blizzard warning. The storm is causing dangerous conditions from Texas to North Carolina.
A rare blizzard blasts the Deep South, as arctic air brings a hard freeze
A winter storm prompted a National Weather Service office in Louisiana to issue a first-ever blizzard warning. The storm is causing dangerous conditions from Texas to North Carolina.
www.npr.org
January 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
A winter storm prompted a National Weather Service office in Louisiana to issue a first-ever blizzard warning. The storm is causing dangerous conditions from Texas to North Carolina.
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You won't be any better at fighting what's coming if you burn yourself out and spend all your time feeling bleak and hopeless, and the people telling you that it's all despair now probably don't have anyone's best interest at heart.
January 20, 2025 at 1:27 AM
You won't be any better at fighting what's coming if you burn yourself out and spend all your time feeling bleak and hopeless, and the people telling you that it's all despair now probably don't have anyone's best interest at heart.
I've experienced snow just 4 or so times (in 35 years) in Louisiana I'm both excited and also needing to prepare as much as I can. 2017 was the last real snow I've experienced at home. In the meantime, the clouds out on a show this afternoon.
Graphic from our local news channel KATC.
Graphic from our local news channel KATC.
January 18, 2025 at 11:44 PM
I've experienced snow just 4 or so times (in 35 years) in Louisiana I'm both excited and also needing to prepare as much as I can. 2017 was the last real snow I've experienced at home. In the meantime, the clouds out on a show this afternoon.
Graphic from our local news channel KATC.
Graphic from our local news channel KATC.
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A nice article on our native Sambucus canadensis (Elderberry) by @poorprolesalmanac.bsky.social .
poorprolesalmanac.substack.com/p/elderberries
#nativeplants
poorprolesalmanac.substack.com/p/elderberries
#nativeplants
Rediscovering the American Elderberry: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Cultivation
The berry that fed the world
poorprolesalmanac.substack.com
January 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A nice article on our native Sambucus canadensis (Elderberry) by @poorprolesalmanac.bsky.social .
poorprolesalmanac.substack.com/p/elderberries
#nativeplants
poorprolesalmanac.substack.com/p/elderberries
#nativeplants
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