Hey there, I wanted to spend some time to write a blog post on nature and how much I appreciate it. I feel extremely connected to that natural world, and I always have been. I am not the most…
Blog #5 Assignment
This article is about some kind of bacterium that can help clean up pollution and oil spills. I picked this because it really piqued my interest on how bacteria can get rid of stuff that is harming the environment. Oil…
Moments in the Mountains
Over Spring Break, I had the opportunity to lead an Alternative Break trip to Asheville, North Carolina. During the trip, my group volunteered at various facilities including a women home for victims of domestic violence, a men’s veterans center, and…
Nature Inspiration — Matthew Perfect
I have always felt very connected to nature. As a child I always enjoyed being outside doing activities such as climbing trees, playing on jungle gyms, or swimming when it was warm enough. As I have gotten older, my connection…
Enviromental Inspiration
I would say I feel extremely connected to the natural world. Ever since I was little I always loved to go outside. I would stay outside from when I got home from school to when it got dark out and…
Alternative Break at The Chesapeake Bay
What a remarkable spring break! I spent my free time this spring break to aid towards restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. Spent my week with passionate, down to earth people, eating great food, seeing priceless art, seeing beautiful sights, and…
My Study Abroad Experience in Paris, France and Geneva Switzerland Spring Break 2018
Taking a look back at my childhood, I have vivid memories of curiously traipsing through the woods near my house, and exploring the yet untouched and undeveloped landscapes. The pine and maple trees lined the forest and I gazed amongst…
Choosing Outside
As a child, I think everyone has a strong affinity to the natural world. Every little kid always begs to go outside and loves rolling around in the grass. I was the same way, but as I grew older I…
Blog #3 Assignment
I have picked this article because it made me wonder how climate is involved with storms destroying climates, and how forests protect the climate. When Hurricane Maria hits Puerto Rico last September, it ripped off roofs, flooded neighborhoods and all…
Conserving Water in the Summer Months
Shopping link: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rain-Wizard-40-Gallon-Black-Recycled-Plastic-Rain-Barrel-with-Spigot/3531984 Hey there, I have decided to write this blog post on a “Freestyle” topic. I hadn’t found anything in the media that was extremely interesting to me, so I went ahead and started writing about a change…