For months, one of my regular readers and sometime contributor has been nudging me to get the blog rolling again. Sadly, on the day that I finally relaunch, she’s in the hospital getting surgery and facing a long and difficult recovery.

My father-in-law is fighting cancer as we speak, so I have a fresh appreciation for what a long and lonely ordeal that this person will be up against over the next few months. And her battle will be especially challenging, because like many committed conservationists, she makes do on a lower income than she otherwise might.  

This conservationist needs your thoughts, your prayers – and your financial support. I’ve set a goal of raising $1500 for her by the end of February. Will you help me reach it? Every contribution will make a big difference for her. And even if you can’t give much, if we work together, it will add up. Your gift will help her worry just a little less about her bills — and feel just a little stronger knowing that the people cares for care back.

Here’s what you can do to help of one our own: Make a contribution today. It’s easy, it takes just a few minutes, and it’s completely safe — just click the “Chip In” button at the top right of this page and you’ll be taken to a PayPal form where you can use your credit card to donate whatever you think is appropriate.

At the end of February, I’ll turn over everything I have collected to a bank account that has been set up for this purpose.

Thank you in advance for anything and everything you can do.