5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
My cat Stash died
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
woods
Now? woods
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Frogs because I did a paper on them in 2nd grade
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Take care of it and use what we got
Thanks to my sister Michelle McIlroy for designing the logo!
October 02, 2008
Ashley
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
I thought my dog was outside. She is black, and so I look outside and a mama bear was coming up on my porch
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Camping in Tupper Lake
Now? Playing manhunt outside
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Monkeys because they are so different by their sounds, they swing from tree to tree
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Pollution because it can make the air bad. And the bad air we would be breathing it in.
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Don’t litter
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
I thought my dog was outside. She is black, and so I look outside and a mama bear was coming up on my porch
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Camping in Tupper Lake
Now? Playing manhunt outside
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Monkeys because they are so different by their sounds, they swing from tree to tree
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Pollution because it can make the air bad. And the bad air we would be breathing it in.
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Don’t litter
Hailey
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
The first time that I saw a deer in my yard
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
The White Mountains. They were pretty
Now? My backyard, I like to see nature
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
I like monkeys because they act a lot like humans and they have cool personalities
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Now: People pollute the water
Future: There will be less animals – living in water – drinking the water
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Don’t pollute the water because it kills animals and they didn’t do anything to you
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
The first time that I saw a deer in my yard
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
The White Mountains. They were pretty
Now? My backyard, I like to see nature
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
I like monkeys because they act a lot like humans and they have cool personalities
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Now: People pollute the water
Future: There will be less animals – living in water – drinking the water
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Don’t pollute the water because it kills animals and they didn’t do anything to you
Gwyneth
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Me and my cousins were playing and I fell on my cat and she scratched me
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes, me and my Dad built a treehouse and I really liked it
Now? Now I have a hiding place in my garage
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
I love all animals but my favorite one to learn about is the polar bear because they are unique creatures and are so tall
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
I think global warming is an effect to our earth from pollution. In the future I think heat and humidity is going to be an issue because of global warming
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
I would change the way people lived like homeless and give them a chance to live and have a good and new life
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Me and my cousins were playing and I fell on my cat and she scratched me
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes, me and my Dad built a treehouse and I really liked it
Now? Now I have a hiding place in my garage
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
I love all animals but my favorite one to learn about is the polar bear because they are unique creatures and are so tall
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
I think global warming is an effect to our earth from pollution. In the future I think heat and humidity is going to be an issue because of global warming
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
I would change the way people lived like homeless and give them a chance to live and have a good and new life
Maggie
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
A bat flew in my Aunt’s house while I was there
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
On a swing
Now? A hunting stand in a tree in the woods, just to look around
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
A gorilla because they are smart and have hands as feet
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Pollution and in the future I think it will be the same problem
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Don’t use air fresheners if you don’t need to
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
A bat flew in my Aunt’s house while I was there
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
On a swing
Now? A hunting stand in a tree in the woods, just to look around
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
A gorilla because they are smart and have hands as feet
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Pollution and in the future I think it will be the same problem
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Don’t use air fresheners if you don’t need to
Vinny
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When my dog Cookie ran away then she slept under my trailer
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
No answer given
Now? I like going into the woods
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
My favorite animal is a dog because they are fun to play with and good for hunting
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming, and in the future we (illegible handwriting) fuel
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Turn the lights off
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When my dog Cookie ran away then she slept under my trailer
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
No answer given
Now? I like going into the woods
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
My favorite animal is a dog because they are fun to play with and good for hunting
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming, and in the future we (illegible handwriting) fuel
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Turn the lights off
Justin
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
My pets
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Four Mile Point
Now? Four Mile Point
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Dog because they are cute
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Stop cutting down the forest
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
My pets
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Four Mile Point
Now? Four Mile Point
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Dog because they are cute
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Stop cutting down the forest
Joey
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When I see an animal I think they are awesome
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
I used to play with baby toys
Now? I play manhunt and dirtbike
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
I really like monkeys because they are awesome
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming, In the future it might change
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
School would be optional
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When I see an animal I think they are awesome
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
I used to play with baby toys
Now? I play manhunt and dirtbike
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
I really like monkeys because they are awesome
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming, In the future it might change
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
School would be optional
Ben
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
A chicken’s den
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Hunter Mountain
Now? Hunter Mountain
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
A tiger because they are fierce and cool
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Don’t litter
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
A chicken’s den
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Hunter Mountain
Now? Hunter Mountain
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
A tiger because they are fierce and cool
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Don’t litter
Magdalena
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
My pet guinea pig Nona
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Going to Niagara Falls
Now? No answer given
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Guinea pig because I have a pet guinea pig
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Pollution. I think we will run out of oil
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
I think I would say no one should litter
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
My pet guinea pig Nona
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Going to Niagara Falls
Now? No answer given
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Guinea pig because I have a pet guinea pig
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Pollution. I think we will run out of oil
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
I think I would say no one should litter
Jake
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
I was faced with a bear in the distance
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
A bear cave
Now? Manhunt in my woods
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Chimpanzee
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming, running out of oil
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Turn lights off
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
I was faced with a bear in the distance
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
A bear cave
Now? Manhunt in my woods
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Chimpanzee
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming, running out of oil
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Turn lights off
Sam
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
My pet Max was my favorite cat and pet ever
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
I like going to my friends property
Now? Same thing
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
My favorite animal is a gibbon monkey because I love how they make noises and swing from vine to vine
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Cutting down the forest and in the future I think having gas
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
To work extra hard to find a new way to make gas without digging in the ground
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
My pet Max was my favorite cat and pet ever
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
I like going to my friends property
Now? Same thing
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
My favorite animal is a gibbon monkey because I love how they make noises and swing from vine to vine
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Cutting down the forest and in the future I think having gas
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
To work extra hard to find a new way to make gas without digging in the ground
Tristan
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Going camping in the wilderness
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Manhunt
Now? Manhunt
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Monkey
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Pollution, terrible air
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Don’t pollute
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Going camping in the wilderness
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Manhunt
Now? Manhunt
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Monkey
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Pollution, terrible air
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Don’t pollute
Caitlin
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
My dog
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Play under the deck
Now? kick the can
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Zebra is my favorite, color is black and white
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
If we improve it right now I think it could be better for us
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Don’t litter and pick up outside
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
My dog
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Play under the deck
Now? kick the can
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Zebra is my favorite, color is black and white
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
If we improve it right now I think it could be better for us
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Don’t litter and pick up outside
Owen
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
A bear chasing me
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Going outside and playing with my dog in the woods
Now? going in the woods
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Monkey
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Conserve oil
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
A bear chasing me
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Going outside and playing with my dog in the woods
Now? going in the woods
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Monkey
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Conserve oil
Allison
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When me and my sister were climbing trees I was really far up and I fell off the tree and then I grabbed a branch and started swinging back and forth and I got a giant bruise.
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes, my favorite place is going down to my swamp!
Now? I’ve always had a friend tree since I was 3 and I love to play with him and climb him
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
I love all animals and they are all unique but my most favorite animal is a seal because I think they are so cute and their personality is cool and that they have blubber. It’s cool how they can survive in the cold weather and they are unique.
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
I think that the most bad thing that is now is global warming and in the future I think it will be gas prices.
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
What I would do is make there not be any animal abuse and that we should also stop littering.
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When me and my sister were climbing trees I was really far up and I fell off the tree and then I grabbed a branch and started swinging back and forth and I got a giant bruise.
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes, my favorite place is going down to my swamp!
Now? I’ve always had a friend tree since I was 3 and I love to play with him and climb him
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
I love all animals and they are all unique but my most favorite animal is a seal because I think they are so cute and their personality is cool and that they have blubber. It’s cool how they can survive in the cold weather and they are unique.
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
I think that the most bad thing that is now is global warming and in the future I think it will be gas prices.
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
What I would do is make there not be any animal abuse and that we should also stop littering.
Joey
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
An abandoned bird nest. When I was in 4th grade.
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
My backyard
Now? My backyard
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Alligators because I think they are cool with their skin & teeth
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming. Ozone layer disappearance – all gone
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Conservation, put restrictions on using natural resources
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
An abandoned bird nest. When I was in 4th grade.
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
My backyard
Now? My backyard
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Alligators because I think they are cool with their skin & teeth
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming. Ozone layer disappearance – all gone
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Conservation, put restrictions on using natural resources
Megan
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
None
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes
Now? My camp
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
A monkey because they are so cute
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
1. Global warming 2. To save animals
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Never touch poison ivy or make sure you don’t bring oil
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
None
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes
Now? My camp
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
A monkey because they are so cute
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
1. Global warming 2. To save animals
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Never touch poison ivy or make sure you don’t bring oil
Gregory
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Birds I watch and colts
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes, swim
Now? Swim
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Horse. I love them
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming, fast hydro car
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Grow a garden
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Birds I watch and colts
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes, swim
Now? Swim
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Horse. I love them
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming, fast hydro car
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Grow a garden
Kenneth
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Dog/cat/fish
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Scootering
Now? No
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Dog & cat
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Now global warming, later overheating
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Recycle
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Dog/cat/fish
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Scootering
Now? No
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Dog & cat
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Now global warming, later overheating
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Recycle
Tyler
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When I was playing baseball with my friends we lost the ball. Then I went to get it and a dog bit me in the arm.
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
My favorite place was the park by my Grandpa’s house
Now? Now I like to go in my backyard and play in the grass
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
I love puppies. Only because their eyes are always big and sad but it is so cute
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Now our problem is global warming. In the future it will be even worse to the earth.
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
I would tell adults not to throw their cigarettes on the grass and trees. They can start a huge fire.
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When I was playing baseball with my friends we lost the ball. Then I went to get it and a dog bit me in the arm.
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
My favorite place was the park by my Grandpa’s house
Now? Now I like to go in my backyard and play in the grass
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
I love puppies. Only because their eyes are always big and sad but it is so cute
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Now our problem is global warming. In the future it will be even worse to the earth.
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
I would tell adults not to throw their cigarettes on the grass and trees. They can start a huge fire.
Zac
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
I saw a bear
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Racing dirtbikes
Now? Racing dirtbikes
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Monkeys
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Being famous racing dirtbikes
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
To help the earth
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
I saw a bear
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Racing dirtbikes
Now? Racing dirtbikes
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Monkeys
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Being famous racing dirtbikes
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
To help the earth
Taylor
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
I was in Cape Cod watching a show with dolphins and I got cousin to be kissed by a dolphin
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes, in my swamp
Now? Camping
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Pigs, I think they are so cool and so cute!
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming, animals dying
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Always recycle
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
I was in Cape Cod watching a show with dolphins and I got cousin to be kissed by a dolphin
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes, in my swamp
Now? Camping
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Pigs, I think they are so cool and so cute!
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming, animals dying
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Always recycle
Paige
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Having my pets die. Also living with my pet dog shows me how to take care of an animal
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
The woods in my backyard
Now? Yes
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
I don’t have a favorite animal. I love all, but I prefer monkeys
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Getting and using the natural resources of the Earth for energy and fuel, developing these natural resources and others such as nuclear power in a clean & safe way
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
I would say don’t pollute or litter
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Having my pets die. Also living with my pet dog shows me how to take care of an animal
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
The woods in my backyard
Now? Yes
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
I don’t have a favorite animal. I love all, but I prefer monkeys
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Getting and using the natural resources of the Earth for energy and fuel, developing these natural resources and others such as nuclear power in a clean & safe way
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
I would say don’t pollute or litter
Meghan
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When my pet hamster died
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes, I was under the trampoline
Now? Yes, it is now the pool
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
My favorite zoo animal is the lion because they are so amazing
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
I think now its global warming and in the future I think it will be the world ending
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
It would be not to litter
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When my pet hamster died
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes, I was under the trampoline
Now? Yes, it is now the pool
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
My favorite zoo animal is the lion because they are so amazing
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
I think now its global warming and in the future I think it will be the world ending
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
It would be not to litter
Meredith
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
The (illegible writing) of my life and around my house the big, big lake and the trees
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
No answer given
Now? My deck
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Pigeon – they are funny, cute, their skin looks like a toketo(??)
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Polar bears, global warming, natural resources
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
How to stop global warming once and for all
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
The (illegible writing) of my life and around my house the big, big lake and the trees
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
No answer given
Now? My deck
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Pigeon – they are funny, cute, their skin looks like a toketo(??)
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Polar bears, global warming, natural resources
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
How to stop global warming once and for all
Lorelee
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Climbing the Provo Canyon waterfall
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
A stream near my house
Now? No
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
A horse because I love to ride them and take care of them
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Hydrogen cars
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Climbing the Provo Canyon waterfall
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
A stream near my house
Now? No
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
A horse because I love to ride them and take care of them
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Hydrogen cars
Seaver
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When my dog was having his seizures I was scared and saddened all the times when my dogs died
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes, I used to go in a tree at my Grandma’s house and its fun climbing up
Now? I still like to go on the tree because going on the tree is fun
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
My favorite animal is a dog because I love dogs and they are fun to play with and they play frisbee with you.
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
I think global warming is the worst thing right now and I still think in the future global warming will still matter the most
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
To stop global warming
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When my dog was having his seizures I was scared and saddened all the times when my dogs died
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes, I used to go in a tree at my Grandma’s house and its fun climbing up
Now? I still like to go on the tree because going on the tree is fun
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
My favorite animal is a dog because I love dogs and they are fun to play with and they play frisbee with you.
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
I think global warming is the worst thing right now and I still think in the future global warming will still matter the most
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
To stop global warming
Molly
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Getting pets has made me a little more responsible
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
I loved to be outside
Now? I still love going outside
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
I like elephants because they are smart and cool
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming is a big challenge and I think that unless it’s changed, I think it will always be a problem
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Conserve and don’t pollute
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Getting pets has made me a little more responsible
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
I loved to be outside
Now? I still love going outside
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
I like elephants because they are smart and cool
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming is a big challenge and I think that unless it’s changed, I think it will always be a problem
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Conserve and don’t pollute
Austin
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When my dog pulled me on my sled
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yogi Bear Camp
Now? No answer given
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
A dog because they are loveable, good friends, and they never talk back
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming and polluted oceans
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Find a better resource than oil
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When my dog pulled me on my sled
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yogi Bear Camp
Now? No answer given
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
A dog because they are loveable, good friends, and they never talk back
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming and polluted oceans
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Find a better resource than oil
Karie
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
My dog when I first got her
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
When I was 5 I loved to go to the park
Now? My pond
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
A monkey because when I was young my Aunt called me monkey.
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming, badder global warming
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
When you’re bored go plant a tree
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
My dog when I first got her
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
When I was 5 I loved to go to the park
Now? My pond
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
A monkey because when I was young my Aunt called me monkey.
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming, badder global warming
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
When you’re bored go plant a tree
Adena
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
My first time in my woods
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes
Now? Yes
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Cat because there is so much to know and love
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
People cutting down rain forests. People littering
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Take care of nature
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
My first time in my woods
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes
Now? Yes
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Cat because there is so much to know and love
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
People cutting down rain forests. People littering
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Take care of nature
Lily
5th Grade Student
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
My cat is very special from the time he turned 13 to 14 ½ was most important.
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes the huge tree in my yard.
Now? Yes my small stubby old tree
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
My favorite animal is a zebra because of all its stripes.
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming, it could get worse in the future and who knows what could happen.
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Help our planet, don’t kill it!
Today’s Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
My cat is very special from the time he turned 13 to 14 ½ was most important.
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes the huge tree in my yard.
Now? Yes my small stubby old tree
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
My favorite animal is a zebra because of all its stripes.
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming, it could get worse in the future and who knows what could happen.
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Help our planet, don’t kill it!
Abagail
5th Grade Student
Today's Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
I used to always play with my Step-Mom’s dog Gabe, all the time.
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
No answer given
Now? Playing manhunt at night
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is, and why?
Monkeys and dogs because monkeys are funny and dogs are cute!
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming now and in the future
5. If you could give everyone one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Do not litter. It will kill the environment
Today's Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
I used to always play with my Step-Mom’s dog Gabe, all the time.
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
No answer given
Now? Playing manhunt at night
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is, and why?
Monkeys and dogs because monkeys are funny and dogs are cute!
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Global warming now and in the future
5. If you could give everyone one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Do not litter. It will kill the environment
Nick
5th Grade Student
Today's Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When we went to my Dad's house and got a new dog.
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
No.
Now? In the woods
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
A dog because they are cute.
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Pollution
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Recycle
Today's Date: May 6, 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When we went to my Dad's house and got a new dog.
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
No.
Now? In the woods
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
A dog because they are cute.
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Pollution
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Recycle
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