Ardeith Carter

Private citizen

Jul 22, 2009

1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?

Standing in the Chesapeake Bay, up to my knees in water, with the Moon setting to my right, and the Sun rising on my left......it was magic.

2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood? How about now??

Anywhere I could find a tree to climb. Now.....under the young oak tree beside my front deck.

3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is, and why?

Of the animals who are still able to roam the wilds, I think my favorite is the bear. The she-bear. Very protective of her cubs, very nurturing.

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?

Trying to clean up the mess we've made, and for the future, trying to see that we don't make any more such messes.

5. If you could give everyone one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?

We have only the one Earth, and it is up to us to choose how we live upon Her. We are the only animals that can make such conscious choices.