The Importance of Native Plants

{"id"=>973, "level_no"=>1, "level_title"=>"IMPORTANCE OF NATIVE PLANTS", "notes"=>"<p class=\"\">As open space disappears, it becomes increasingly necessary to look at our own landscapes as a refuge for biodiversity.&nbsp; Native organisms including plants, mammals, birds, amphibians, and insects create an intricate web of life. This is a wonderful natural orchestration with each species&rsquo; life cycle highly dependent on the others.</p>\n<p class=\"\">For example: Spring wild flowers are pollinated by and provide nectar to tiny flies. These flies become food for early spring birds. The timing is orchestrated perfectly.&nbsp; It is not a coincidence that the local native plants have seeds and berries ready just when the birds need them.&nbsp; Bird droppings are the best way to get their seed dispersed.&nbsp; Plants and animals that have evolved together depend upon each other for survival.</p>", "challenge_id"=>531, "created_at"=>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 06:02:34.148377000 UTC +00:00, "updated_at"=>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 06:02:34.148377000 UTC +00:00}