The Healing Dandelion

11/11/2025

To all those who gave so many yesterdays for our today… Thank You!! 🇺🇸

11/11/2025

Chlorophyll Vs. Hemoglobin 🩸

The major difference is that plant blood carries a Magnesium (Mg) molecule where our blood contains a Iron (Fe) molecule.

Magnesium is what is responsible for making plant blood green, and iron is what makes our blood red.

11/07/2025

🚨 UPDATE: WILDLIFE ALERT – LEHIGH VALLEY 🚨
One Escaped Serval Captured, Two Still Missing After Storm Damage

One of the three African servals that escaped from the Cricket Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Alburtis has been safely captured this morning, according to staff at the facility.

The wildcat was found not far from the center’s property after a tree damaged their enclosure during Wednesday night’s storm. The animal was safely contained without injury.

The two remaining servals are still on the loose as of Thursday afternoon. Search teams and volunteers are continuing to comb nearby woods and neighborhoods in Alburtis and western Lehigh County.

“These cats have been with us for years — we’re relieved one is home,” the center said. “We’re doing everything possible to bring the others back safely.”

Officials say the cats are elderly and not aggressive, but residents are urged not to approach them and instead report any sightings immediately to the wildlife center or local police.

🐾 Residents are asked to:
• Keep pets indoors
• Avoid leaving food outside
• Report sightings promptly

⚠️ Stay with FirstSourceNews.net for continuing coverage as search efforts continue tonight.



🚨 LEHIGH VALLEY WILDLIFE ALERT 🚨
Three African Servals Escape After Storm Damages Berks County Preserve

A powerful windstorm late Wednesday night caused major damage at the Cricket Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Alburtis, leading to the escape of three African servals — medium-sized wildcats native to Africa.

According to the center, a tree fell into their outdoor pen, breaking through the fencing. The cats, described as elderly and calm but still wild, are not considered dangerous, though officials urge residents not to approach them.

📍 The animals may still be roaming areas around Alburtis and nearby communities in the Lehigh Valley.
🐾 Residents are asked to keep pets indoors, avoid leaving food outside, and report any sightings to the wildlife center or local authorities immediately.

“These cats have been with us for years,” staff said. “They’re gentle, but they’re still wild animals — please don’t try to catch them.”

Search efforts are ongoing across wooded areas and neighborhoods near the preserve.

⚠️ Stay tuned to FirstSourceNews.net for updates as this story develops.

11/07/2025

Izzy is in need of a new home. Her current owners are elderly and not well. Their one daughter already has three cats and can’t take another one. Located in the Coopersburg area. This is a little blurb on Izzy: “She is approximately four years old in great health. She is spayed and declawed in the front. She’s a very shy cat and can be a little temperamental until she gets to know people.” She also has not been around other animals, so it might be good if she’s in a household where she is the only animal. But it might just be that she will take a little time to work with. Message me if you’re interested. The situation is desperate and if she could even be placed this weekend, it would be helpful.

11/06/2025

Out near Huff’s Church

11/05/2025

These native shrubs provide berries and shelter through the coldest months, keeping birds fed when food is scarce.
1. Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) – Zones 3–9 • Bright red berries shine against snow.
🕒 Plant in spring or early fall.
2. Serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.) – Zones 4–9 • Fruits feed robins, cardinals, and thrushes.
🕒 Plant in spring or fall.
3. Viburnum (V. dentatum & others) – Zones 2–9 • Clusters of berries for dozens of bird species.
🕒 Plant in spring or fall.
4. Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) – Zones 3–9 • Late-summer fruit stripped quickly by birds.
🕒 Plant in spring or fall.
5. Dogwood (Cornus sericea, C. florida) – Zones 3–8 • Berries plus colorful winter stems.
🕒 Plant in spring or fall.
6. Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica) – Zones 3–7 • Waxy berries feed migrating warblers.
🕒 Plant in spring.
7. Chokeberry (Aronia spp.) – Zones 3–8 • Tart berries persist into deep winter.
🕒 Plant in spring or fall.
8. Sumac (Rhus typhina) – Zones 3–9 • Red clusters stand tall even in snow.
🕒 Plant in spring.
9. Juniper (Juniperus virginiana) – Zones 2–9 • Blue berries loved by cedar waxwings.
🕒 Plant in spring or fall.

✨ Plant natives in spring or fall → support birds 🐦, pollinators 🐝, and a thriving backyard ecosystem 🌿.

11/04/2025

Get out the vote! Polls are open til 8pm. It’s so important that I am posting a selfie and I hate posting selfies! I got there before heading to work. Also- make sure to thank your poll workers— especially those on the outside. They volunteer their time to ensure democracy is at work. The past two years I volunteered and learned a lot!

11/04/2025