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[ Conservation & Sustainability ]

Orchids: The World’s Most Beautiful Liars?

How did orchids become some of the most unique and beautiful plants on the planet? It turns out these remarkable plants have used some very nefarious tactics over the years to make homes in some of the planet’s most fascinating niches.

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I find myself forwarding most of what I see and learn to my bosses and colleagues on a weekly basis.

~ Deborah DeFrancesco, Teacher

Keep a Dose of Optimism with You Wherever You Go!

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Are you ready to level up and disrupt the status q

Are you ready to level up and disrupt the status quo?⠀
We're welcoming Karl Sona back in this week's episode of the Conspiracy of Goodness Podcast! 🎉⠀
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This time we're chatting about disruptive mindsets and the actions that can “level up” the way people are interacting with one another. Tune in to listen to some true gems of insight!⠀
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“Go slowly and just dare to be courageous. Just dare and lean into it.” - Karl Sona (@karl.sona)⠀
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Tap the link in our bio to listen!

Remember that time our CEO Liesl teared up over a

Remember that time our CEO Liesl teared up over a beautiful color-coded spreadsheet? 😂 It’s all about the little things, dear friend.
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What is bringing you joy today? Tell us on the comments!

What's exciting you these days? Share in the comme

What's exciting you these days? Share in the comments! ⠀
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#QuoteoftheDay #Oprah⠀
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Text on a white background: "'Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.'—Oprah"

Can a herd of hungry goats help prevent wildfires?

Can a herd of hungry goats help prevent wildfires? Click to find out! 🐐⠀
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We're heading down to Australia to see how Goathand Cooperative is teaming up with nature to regenerate the land back to its natural state.⠀
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Thank you Happen Films (@happenfilms) for the wonderful video featured in our article!⠀
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Image courtesy of Goathand Cooperative

Dr. Lynda (@dr.lyndaulrich) joined Robert Glazer (

Dr. Lynda (@dr.lyndaulrich) joined Robert Glazer (@robertglazer_) on the Elevate Podcast to talk about spreading good news, exposing the Conspiracy of Goodness, and her bestselling book, Happiness Is An Option.⠀
Copy/paste this link to hear her inspiring story! ✨⠀
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https://buff.ly/3g3rhjO

You just never know what you're going to discover

You just never know what you're going to discover in the woods! 🤷🏼‍♀️⠀
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Don't forget about our April walking challenge with the Atlas Go app (@atlas_go). Each log you complete gets us closer to our goal of planting 125 trees! 🌳⠀
We can do this!⠀
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Tag us in a photo of your outdoor adventures! 📸

Want to live a better life online? ⠀ Tune in on

Want to live a better life online? ⠀
Tune in on April 21st at 6pm EST for our upcoming workshop to learn how, and then share your newfound wisdom with others!⠀
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Join us as the founder of Ever Widening Circles and positive media mogul, Dr. Lynda Ulrich, to learn why the internet has become so seemingly negative, and what we can do to start living a more positive life online AND off.⠀
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She'll teach us 4 simple shifts to transform the world we see, and help usher in a new, more positive era for us all!⠀
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Register using the link in our bio, it's just $10 to attend.⠀
The event is FREE for members of the Conspiracy of Goodness Network!

Have you started going meatless on Mondays? 🥘⠀
If you have: Good for you! It's so great for your body, as well as the planet!⠀
If you haven't: It's never too late to give it a try!⠀
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Our team has taken on a #MeatlessMonday challenge for the past month, and we are all loving the way we feel, physically and emotionally. 🤸🏼‍♀️⠀
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This vegetarian eggplant parmesan was made by our Outreach Coordinator, Renee. She loves to get creative with her cooking and swears by her cast iron skillet! 🍆⠀
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Tell us what you're cooking up in the comments, and be sure to follow us for more inspiration. ✨

Here's a friendly tip we all need to hear from tim

Here's a friendly tip we all need to hear from time to time: Stop thinking and just start doing!⠀
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In 2015, Toronto-based artist Annyen Lam set herself a challenge: every day she would create a new piece of art. Using her internet following to keep her accountable, she posted something every day, and as a result, something magical happened!⠀
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Tap the link in our bio and watch the inspiring video by CBC Arts (@cbcarts) in today's article to see her remarkable Tiny Blades Project. You'll find that the answers to some of our most perplexing internal questions are found after we’ve taken the time to step back and survey what we’ve created!⠀
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Image source: Annyen Lam (@tinybladesproject)

You're capable of so much—don't let "I can't" in

You're capable of so much—don't let "I can't" into your vocabulary, either! Show up, try, and fail if you must. Because even then, at least you will have a better picture of the obstacles you're up against. We believe in you, too. ⠀
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#QuoteoftheDay #WilmaRudolph⠀
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Text on a black background: "'I can't' are two words that have never been in my vocabulary. I believe in me more than anything in this world.'—Wilma Rudolph"

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