Today, we are celebrating Steve Irwin Day by honouring the most extraordinary Wildlife Warrior that ever lived. Steve’s passion and enthusiasm to conserve wildlife inspired countless others, people just like you, to fight for the protection of wildlife and wild places. 
Join us as we come together and continue Steve’s important conservation work by educating and connecting people with wildlife, in the hope that one day humans and wildlife will live harmoniously alongside each other. We’re all #WildlifeWarriors, and we are proudly wearing our khakis today. 
What exactly is Steve Irwin's Legacy? We all know of his love of animals, but it went beyond that. Here is what was posted on the Australia Zoo website and their words were so more eloquent than mine.
STEVE'S LEGACY
Steve's life was a cocktail of love, passion, enthusiasm, and respect for wildlife. His excitement over the most deadly snake or tiniest lizard brought him to the forefront of animal conservation. He set the precedent for making sure his fellow humans cared for and respected wildlife and the environment as much as he did.
Steve changed the world with his extreme conservation efforts and innovative ideas. He was a true blue Aussie bloke whose energy and passion shone through in all he did. Steve's legacy will live on forever. Through fellow Wildlife Warriors, wife Terri and children Bindi and Robert, his conservation work and larger-than-life personality will endure.
What can we do as fellow humans to continue conservation efforts and become a Wildlife Warrior? There are many things! Some of those things are financial but many are small things you can do from your home.
10 Ways To Help Wildlife: From the World Animal Foundation
Habitat loss and the extinction of species are devastating consequences of irresponsible human actions. The problem’s complexity and reach often leads people to feel unable to make a difference. However, every single action we take is crucial in bringing about change. Although individually our contribution may seem small, the sum of our efforts can really make a huge difference.
***Protect Wildlife Habitat***
The most pressing issue that threatens species is their progressive loss of habitat. Animal agriculture, deforestation, and development impact the environment in profound ways: erosion, soil compaction, desertification and changes in climate. When the land is manipulated in such a manner, wildlife habitat alteration or even elimination takes place. This is more pronounced when rare species are involved; these alterations may result in the rapid extinction of the species. Habitat protection ensures that whole animal communities are safe, which in turn leads to fewer interventions needed towards the conservation of endangered species. Reserves, parks, and similar protected areas are often the only safe havens that remain unaffected by habitat loss.
***Consume Less, Recycle More***
A great way to minimize our effect on the environment is to recycle and reuse as much as possible. Consuming less is an immensely effective means of protecting the planet. What’s more, by reducing our energy consumption we help conserve our natural resources, and we save money in the process!
***Become Member Of
A Conservation Organization***
Numerous conservation organizations exist with a mission to protect endangered species and habitats. Each organization has a different mission – for some, it’s to safeguard a certain habitat or species, for others to push for the legislation of good environmental practices. If you are particularly interested in a topic, chances are that you will find an organization that shares your interest. Becoming a member will let you back organized, constant efforts towards protecting wildlife and habitats. Moreover, there are often special programs available that offer the chance to do conservation fieldwork, as many organizations depend on volunteer work.
***Use Fewer Herbicides And Pesticides***
Herbicides and pesticides are effective in beautifying your backyard, but they wreak havoc on wildlife on several levels. Some of these compounds degrade at an extremely slow rate, which means their levels build up in the soil and, consequently, pass into the food chain. Certain animal groups, like the amphibians, are especially prone to the toxic effects of these chemicals, suffering a greater impact.
***Prevent Invasive Species From Spreading***
Native wildlife populations all over the world have been severely affected by the invasion of non-native species, since the latter increase competition for food and habitat. Native species may even become their direct prey, risking extinction. You can minimize the impact of invasive species by populating your garden with native plants.
***Don’t Drive Too Fast***
For many native species, life takes place in densely populated areas, meaning they have to find their way through a labyrinth of human-made dangers. Roads, in particular, pose one of the greatest risks for wild animals that live in developed areas, because they split their habitat and pose a constant threat to animals that try to cross to the other side. So, if you are driving in such areas, reduce your speed and pay attention for such animals.
***Install Decals On Windows
To Prevent Bird Collisions***
Collisions with windows is a serious risk for birds. Almost one billion birds lose their lives every year by colliding with windows. A simple way of decreasing that number is by installing decals on the windows of your office and home. Other things you can do to help is to relocate bird feeders to a more convenient spot, draw curtains and shades when it’s bright outside, install screens on the external side of your windows, or use tinted window glass.
***Express Your Concerns And
Become Actively Involved***
By actively expressing your concerns regarding endangered species to local and national authorities, you raise the chances of someone actually doing something to remedy the situation.
***Share Your Excitement For Nature And Wildlife***
Motivate other people to read up on wildlife issues, respect wildlife, and be serious about the protection of species and habitats.
Contact the World Animal Foundation at getactive@WorldAnimalFoundation.org
**Here I am going to add my concern for the** Grizzlies and Black bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Many bears have been killed by officials this year because of them getting into unsecured trash and grain, beehives without electric fencing, and people feeding the bears. Here is information if you want to help officials see they need to do more in protecting bears.
CALL TO ACTION: Tell Teton County we want MANDATORY Bear-proof trash cans now!
As you may already know, both of 610s subadult cubs were euthanized for accessing food rewards. Of the 22 conflicts one cub was implicated in, 20 occurred outside the park in nearby neighborhoods. This is primarily due to improper trash storage! It is unacceptable that there are no rules in place to require Bear proof trash cans.
This is actively killing our bears.
Do you want to help save 399s quads from the same fate? Please sign the petition and send an email to the county commissioners!
Click here:
Teton Council Members:
Natalia Macker - nmacker@tetoncountywy.gov
Greg Epstein - gepstein@tetoncountywy.gov
Mark Newcomb - mnewcomb@tetoncountywy.gov
Luther Probst - lprobst@tetoncountywy.gov
Mark Barron - mbarron@tetoncountywy.gov
Commissioner general - commissioners@tetoncountywy.gov
***Here are some books you may want to***
read about Steve Irwin:
I have this book and have read it to my school kids.
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