How Little We Know

What do I say to an adult who asks me why I would risk the economy over protecting, say, a forest. People need houses to live in, land to harvest, to exploit, to accommodate the exponentially growing global population. Why hug the trees?

We don't know alot about nature. We have learned a fantastic volume of it, but we do not understand all of it. Our ignorance should not call for manipulation of nature, rather of awe, wonder, reverence, and preservation of it. If nature provides what we need to live, why sacrifice it for the "economy".

What is worth more: money or the entire planet?

I am a teenager. I don't know much about politics, economics, history, not even that much about geography, biology, and other sectors of science. But I do understand that human life depends on the earth, on its natural resources: air, food, water, and shelter. We can't have those things if we keep on destroying and polluting them.

Composting with Kids

I recently did a composting presentation for three classrooms at my school: grade 1/2, grade 3, and preschool. As part of the presentation, the kids examined my compost from home with magnifying glasses. They freely and enthusiastically scooped up worms, millipedes, woodbugs, and any other goodies they could find. 

This is important- this fearlessness keeps them in touch with nature. If they establish an early connection with nature, then the next generation will revere it and preserve it. 

I am saddened and frustrated by the amount of people my age afraid of insects, spiders, and just plain old dirt. But that is life. Real life.

Let's keep in touch with it. 

david Suzuki foundation: 30 x 30 challenge

Take the David Suzuki Foundation 30 x 30 challenge and spend at least 30 minutes outdoors with nature each 30 days of June! Spending time outside is important: physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Nature has a way of installing peace, wonder, imagination, and joy within us. Physically, nature boosts our immunity and keeps us active and moving. With an uprising of obesity, stress and anxiety disorders, depression, low energy levels, and anger, it more important than ever to reconcile our wounded relationship with Mother Earth. Go to http://www.davidsuzuki.org/what-you-can-do/book-club/take-the-30x30-challenge/ and take the challenge today. Awesome prizes (besides relishing in nature's beauty) are available!