Why can't we just let 'em be?

Image: English ivy devours a forest in Portland, Oregon

I have a treat for you tonight, dear readers. An internet exclusive. I am happy to share this original song written, composed, performed, and recorded by Tim Karplus. My brother-in-law is a talented musician with a background in science and a quirky sense of humor. It's hard to beat that combination.

I could rant 'til I'm red in the face about the horrors of invasive species. Funny how putting it into simple song has so much more impact.

May it move closed minds and hearts where facts and logic have not.

Click here to listen.

(If you're using Internet Explorer, it will probably ask you to download. I'm sorry that you use a browser that sucks eggs).

Lyrics:

Invasive species
Why won't we let 'em be?
Invasive species
Don't seem so bad to me

If they can outcompete and beat our native plants
Then I won't miss them
But what about that delicate balance
Our ecosystem?

Invasive species
Why won't we let 'em be?
'Cause they're a threat to
Biodiversity

English holly and Scotch broom
Tree Ivy leaves no room
For all the native plants
Thank you in advance
For making their home their home again

Invasive species
Why won't we let 'em be?
'Cause they're a threat to
Biodiversity

Invasive species
Why won't we let 'em be?
'Cause they're a threat to
Biodiversity