Hey! I know it has been a while since my last post but that is because I’ve been studying really hard to find out more about the world around us. In my recent studies I have found that the easiest way to help may be to simply be simple. Start with the basics. Do you remember these R words? Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle are basics. You learn you can do these things at such a young age you really don’t think much about them. Ask yourself, are you recycling plastic, cardboard, and other substances? Do you litter in the environment ( I hope you don’t )? Doing or not doing these simple actions can greatly improve the environment. One day take a trash bag outside and pick up trash in your neighborhood, park, or town. You don’t have to organize a large community cleanup. Just go outside and do it! You may think there is no point in doing these things. If that is the case then think about all the things we take for granted that nature provides for us. Trees, flowers, and other greenery give off oxygen that we breathe. They also consume carbon dioxide. Too much carbon dioxide is harmful for humans. When plants and animals die they decompose and make the soil rich with nutrition. This helps crops and other plants grow that humans may need. Big cities only make the Earth’s job more difficult. Humans cut down trees to pave roads. They destroy habitats to build towns. Fumes from cars pollute the air. Without their habitat or home animals have no where for shelter. Now can you see how just planting a few trees or picking up litter can help? Bird feeders, gardens, and ponds all help and give animals a home.