Due to the weather, we are not yet able to fully help out at Schmeekle until it gets warmer. But Sarah and I figured we could at least do a little help, even if it isn't official. We went to Schmeekle and took some observations and thought of some ideas that we could do to help. One big thing we notice and wasn't really expecting, was the amount of litter. I am sure we will find even more when the snow melts. The effect of pollution on the environment can be devastating so we want to do as much as possible.Another thing we noted was the return and awakening of some animals. Along the trail we noticed many birds chirping and a lot of rabbit droppings. This is definitely a sign that spring is on its way. Catching the eye of some ducks swimming in a puddle of what use to be a nature trail, certainly tells us that we have got some work cut out for us.
2 comments:
You guys are really doing a great thing out at Schmeeckle. Its sad to see the amount of litter that is out there. I run and bike the paths during the warmer months and always find myself picking up litter and "left-behinds". I'm looking forward to seeing what you end up doing through the next few weeks to help out. And if there's anything I can do to help, please let me know.
This is a really great project that will definitely benefit a lot of people. It is hard to believe sometimes that we are lucky enough to have a place like Schmeekle on our campus and yet some people take it for granted and choose to throw their litter here!!
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