内容摘要：Germany was the colonial ruler of Namibia from 1884 until 1915, when it gave up the territory to South Africa. Namibia finally gained independence from South Africa in 1990.

Germany was the colonial ruler of Namibia from 1884 until 1915, when it gave up the territory to South Africa. Namibia finally gained independence from South Africa in 1990.

Margot Fass owns A Frog House, a center for frog advocacy in Pittsford, New York. In April, she raised money and worked with 70 volunteers to build three vernal pools as part of Save the Frogs Day. The pools should help amphibians, but will also be a source of water for birds and other wildlife.Fass grows animated as she talks about chemical-free gardens and their importance to amphibians: “One spray of pesticides can kill a frog within an hour. It’s just horrible.”

Both she and Bateman are strong believers in educating their communities to help amphibians. They often give talks in schools, libraries and to various groups.“It’s amazing how few people really know that frogs are endangered or that a third of them have gone extinct,” Fass said.Water sits in a restored wetland at Cornwall Preserve, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Pultneyville, N.Y. (AP Photo/Maryel Pryce)

Water sits in a restored wetland at Cornwall Preserve, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Pultneyville, N.Y. (AP Photo/Maryel Pryce)The Genesee Land Trust, a not-for-profit conservation organization, is another active member in preserving and protecting land in the greater Rochester region. It owns Cornwall Preserve in Pultneyville, New York, on the edge of Lake Ontario. The trust bought the 77-acre property in 2016, becoming the first non-farmers to own the land in 200 years. They’re preserving the historical farmland and in doing so have restored some wetlands and vernal pools.

“The wetland immediately served a population of birds after we first started digging,” said Elliotte Bowerman, the trust’s director of communications.

Catching amphibians may just be a nostalgic childhood memory for most, but for Bateman it never lost its magic. He believes preserving wetlands and vernal pools is critical not only for the amphibians and the environment, but for the next generation to experience the childlike wonder of discovering these hidden creatures.Macy’s and other retailers are wrestling with uncertainty about tariffs which are making it difficult to plan. The same goes for many American consumers who have are growing increasingly uncomfortable about the U.S. economy and watching their spending.

American Eagle Outfittersearlier this month citing “macro uncertainty” and said it would write down $75 million in spring and summer merchandise.

Ross Stores withdrew its forecast last week.Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer,