“Why Insects Matter: Giving Thanks to the Little Creatures That Keep Our Ecosystems Thriving”

 

Big Thanks to Little Creatures

Little creatures—so often invisible unless we slow down and truly look—offer us endless reasons to pay attention.

It begins with simple curiosity. We lean in, we observe, and soon the joy of noticing insects in their natural habitats expands our skills and deepens our sense of wonder. Their colors, patterns, behaviors, and ingenious lifestyles—each species so distinctly capable—never fail to awe us.

As we grow more confident and connected to these often-overlooked beings who keep our ecosystems humming, we naturally spread the love of inverting—of observing and celebrating invertebrates.

We learn that you don’t need to know any science to be amazed by insects.
But when you learn even a little, the amazement grows.

Pollination alone should inspire a land-care ethic in all of us.
But insects are quick to remind us: That’s not all we do.

They pollinate roughly 75% of global food crops.
They enable plant reproduction by carrying pollen flower to flower.
They feed countless animals—birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
They break down the dead and decaying, returning nutrients to the soil.
They keep ecosystems in balance by naturally controlling potential pests.

Through these combined roles, insects create stability and resilience.
Healthy soil, clean water, thriving food webs, and rich biodiversity—all depend on their work.

And so, with gratitude and wonder,
we give thanks to the little creatures.