Finding creative ways to help save wildlife

In the aftermath of the Gulf oil disaster, Americans felt compelled to offer themselves to assist in rescue efforts for wildlife affected by the spill. Unfortunately, most of the jobs on the ground required hazerdous material or animal rehabiliation training. That didn’t stop Joyce White.

After seeing tragic images of oiled wildlife in the Gulf, the creative wheels in Joyce’s head began turning. She began crafting a beaded necklace – an already 15 foot-long piece of art composed of round and animal-shaped beads – that she plans to auction off in October. The money Joyce raises from the auction will then be donated to Defenders of Wildlife in the effort to support animals threatened by oil.

Read more about Joyce’s work to save animals in the Charlotte Observer.

Click here to see how you can help wildlife impacted by the Gulf oil disaster.