Saint Louis Zoo Volunteers

Fresh Thyme is allowing customers to bring in reusable bags again but you have to bag your own. Couple of the workers who have gotten to know me over the past years were quite excited to see me walk in with my crate this evening. Long time ago I started using a collapsible storage crate for all of my groceries. I still can't use my mesh produce...

I spent time today with my Zoo friends (docents) in Forest Park. Even though it was a cloudy and chilly day, the colors were spectacular. Always fun to spend time in nature with friends.  I feel blessed to be part of the docent family at the St Louis Zoo......I have learned so much from my experiences with the Zoo.  

I will really miss this challenge and hope we can do it again.  I have learned so much and definitely want to continue researching on topics covered in my ecochallenge while reaching out to thank or praise someone every day.  A big thanks to Katie and Rachel for setting this up for us.  I'd like to end with a quote from Mr. Rogers (Fred):...

While working on a challenge, I learned why all natives are called Indians!  When he landed in the Antilles, Columbus referred to the resident peoples he encountered there as "Indians", reflecting his belief that had reached the Indian Ocean.  The name stuck; for centuries the people of the Americas were collectively called...

Found a definition of sustainability that fits my mission for this challenge.  Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.  In addition to natural resources, we also need social and economic resources. (www.mcgill.ca)

We can achieve full sustainability if our natural resources are maintained, the environment is protected, the economy thrives and our quality of life is improved.

A just and sustainable society is where the needs of everyone in the community are met and people feel safe, healthy and ultimately happy. 

1) Environmental issues disproportionately impact people of color (covid is an example). 2) There's a lack of racial diversity among leadership of major environmental organizations. 3) There's an insufficient transparency among environment funders. 4)  One in 23 young white boys have a chance of going to prison while it's one in 4 for young...

Every day during this challenge, I've tried to discover more about recycling.  I was surprised to read this about paper bags.  We all know that plastic is terrible for the environment, and that plastic bags, in particular, are clogging up our oceans, choking our wildlife and generally wreaking havoc on the world.  Because of this, and because...

I live in Sugar Creek Valley in Kirkwood.  There is a Sugar Creek which is affected by runoff.  Kirkwood keeps upgrading efforts to keep the creek flowing smoothly.  Mulching helps keep runoff manageable.