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Kathy DeVries Designs
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Natural Science Illustrator. I love creating quilted fine art work from my drawings and paintings of the amazing animals, insects and plants of my native Great Lakes ecosystem. Supporting all artists, of all abilities, finding their way💙
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And now, a note on Bill Owens who, until this past week, was the executive producer of 60 Minutes.

We’ll be back next week with another edition of 60 Minutes.
April 28, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Wisconsin proud electing Justice Susan Crawford. Now we need to recall the dumbest senator in congress.

www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
Ron Johnson suggests more congressional hearings into 9/11, spreads conspiracy theory
In an interview with conservative commentator Benny Johnson, the senator said he knew both would be considered conspiracy theorists.
www.jsonline.com
April 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Milwaukee and all of Wisconsin came out in force following our kick ass election of Justice Susan Crawford and Superintendent Jill Udderly.
April 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Let a hundred Wisconsins bloom.
April 3, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Five Things Dems Must Do to Fight Trump Now
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
Five Things Dems Must Do to Fight Trump Now
The party is not helpless. In fact, Democrats have some effective tools at their disposal.
open.substack.com
February 6, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Set up your garden for success with integrated pest & pollinator management (IPPM)! Don’t worry—that just means strategies to help your garden work hand in hand with your local wildlife. We’ve put together an easy walkthrough of gardening tips for you to try this spring ⤵️
xerces.org/blog/how-to-...
How To Control Garden Pests While Supporting Pollinators
Learn how to set your garden up for success with integrated pest and pollinator management (IPPM)!
xerces.org
January 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Uhhh, hi! It's me, Bookshop.org, a place to buy books online where every purchase financially supports indie bookstores instead of some billionaire.
November 20, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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Pesticides are a major reason so many native bees, butterflies, & other pollinators are in serious trouble. So why does the EPA only consider risks to honey bees when approving pesticides for sale?
@earthjustice.bsky.social & Xerces are calling on the EPA to fix this flaw🔗 xerces.org/press/pollin...
December 17, 2024 at 10:12 PM
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Maya Higa (wildlife conservationist and executive director of @alveussanctuary.bsky.social) is here to explain the big news about monarch butterflies & the Endangered Species Act! 🦋

More questions? We've put together a full FAQ as well! 🔗 xerces.org/blog/monarch...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NRh...
What is the big news about monarch butterflies?
YouTube video by Xerces Society
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Vocal gulls this AM from the MKE river.
November 24, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Smart cat! Prefers the real deal 🔥
November 22, 2024 at 11:48 PM
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The first critical election of the new Trump era is just 132 days from now: Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court race. 🧵
November 20, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Milwaukee cats preparing for our first snow fall of the season.
November 20, 2024 at 11:56 PM
The endangered Karner Blue butterfly, Lycaeides Melissa samuelis, measures only 2 cm and is dependant on lupine as a host plant.
November 17, 2024 at 2:21 PM
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This excellent piece by Fariha Kamal shows why broad-based import tariffs can backfire: 84% of US exports and 91% of US imports are handled by firms that both export AND import goods. These companies are deeply integrated into global supply chains. 1/

www.briefingbook.info/p/why-broad-...
Why broad-based import tariffs can hurt exports and manufacturing jobs
Across-the-board tariff hikes can inhibit long-term competitiveness because manufacturers rely on imported inputs and contribute disproportionately to overall exports and manufacturing job growth
www.briefingbook.info
November 15, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Proudly supporting science! New member of @hps-aaas.bsky.social American Association for the Advancement of Science 💙
November 15, 2024 at 1:21 PM
My first post had to be our cat! Maxie is the ever vigilante art studio assistant and critic 😉
November 14, 2024 at 3:14 PM