Addie Cappello

I will go to Bay Park and clean up the upland tidal area of litter. This is the park that I use and share with a multitude of wildlife species. I want the Earth to be clean and healthy so we can live the best lives possible. We need to learn to respect the planet that we live on. 🌎

I will host or participate in a trash pickup at a local river or beach that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

I will watch the webinar that I missed about the sea turtle rescue organization on Long Island. I want to learn more about sea turtles here, about the oceans they live in and how I can help!

I will teach at least one person a day about a wild animal that they either don’t know about, have received misinformation about or are curious to learn more about! If I don’t know about an animal in question, I will spend my time researching that animal so I learn more and can then teach others!

I will listen to the ologies podcast and learn more about the scientific world. Make connections and have information to share with others. This will increase the transfer of important information around the world!!

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend my life fighting for the conservation of wildlife and wild places. My goal is to take one step further each day in expanding my knowledge base and skill set to make a difference in my wildlife and environmental career field. Saving the planet is my passion and I know how important science is. The more people who fight for a cause the more progressive movement is made. It has to start somewhere.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.