<[link removed]> <[link removed]>Branch Out With Us This World Rainforest Day

Friend,

Did you know that mangroves are the guardians of India’s coastlines?

In celebration of World Rainforest Day, we are shining a light onto one of our reforestation projects! Mangroves are resilient coastal trees that grow where few others can, between land and sea. With roots that twist above and below the waterline, their striking looks create a natural barrier that protects shorelines from storms and provides a safe haven for a wide array of marine life.

One of those creatures? The octopus.



India’s shallow coastal waters are home to several species of octopus that are clever, playful, and deeply important to the health of ocean ecosystems. They’re natural recyclers, skilled hunters, and a vital part of the food web. Just as remarkable is their personality, with their ability to change color according to their mood, and their resourcefulness, as they can build habitats out of almost any object.

Mangroves are a sanctuary for these curious creatures and are critical to their survival. As mangrove roots spread, they create calm, shallow waters where young octopuses can grow safely, away from predators and strong currents. These trees also filter water and provide shelter for crabs, mollusks, and small fish, a source of food for growing octopi. Without mangroves, their chances of survival drop dramatically.

Through our Canopy Project <[link removed]>, EARTHDAY.ORG works with global partners to reforest areas in dire need of rehabilitation, including the mangrove forests in The Sundarbans <[link removed]> in India, where these octopus call home. Since 2010, the Canopy Project has planted tens of millions of trees in areas with some of the world’s communities and biodiversity most at-risk from climate change and environmental degradation.

Join us this June 22 to celebrate World Rainforest Day by supporting our efforts <[link removed]> to reforest communities worldwide, restore ecosystems, foster sustainable development, and protect critical biodiversity, like the octopus and other marine life, through the Canopy Project. 

<[link removed]>GIVE TODAY <[link removed]>Thank you for joining us to make waves of change! 

EARTHDAY.ORG                                                                           

PS – In case you missed it, we created a one-time collection <[link removed]> designed in collaboration with Ringo Starr, inspired by his 1969 song Octopus’s Garden. Printed on 100% organic cotton, each piece is a reminder that clean water matters — for the octopus, the oceans, and all of us. Get yours here <[link removed]> – available only until July 7, 2025.  

<[link removed]>Donate <[link removed]> | Store <[link removed]>

EARTHDAY.ORG
· 1752 N St NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036, United States
This email was sent to [email protected] <> · Unsubscribe <[link removed]>