esin
Registered: June 2008
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My finger sinks into the loamy soil cells of a plastic seed starter. One by one, I penetrate the dirt cubes to the first crease of my left index finger. The clean holes fill up with the curiosity of twelve inquiring eyes of an audience. I present my right fist, which opens up to reveal a collection of wrinkled beige beads, Sweet Pea pearls of terrestrial oysters. The eyes crowd around me, each trying to catch a glimpse of my garden treasures. I pluck one seed from my hand and deliver it to the first hole I made, letting it roll down the tunnel.
On this peaceful Saturday morning, I am hosting a tree-planting at a local low-water use tree nursery. This is my way of sharing my compassion for the natural world with the public, in hopes of instilling reverence in our community towards our California Native plant life and what it means to be ‘water wise’.
It has taken me months and over 100 hours of research, planning, and publicizing my project. I have prepared a presentation for guests, entertaining each visitor whilst informing them about the efficiency of low-water use landscaping and native plant growth benefits.
As I demonstrate sowing technique, parents and preteens alike are watching me, and I can’t help but smile; I know that every word that comes out of my mouth sparks my faith in fellow humankind to assume responsibilities for our impact on the Earth as a species. In completing this project I earned my Girl Scout Gold Award for my dedication and independent approach towards benefiting my community. I am an environmental orator, teaching the public how to make a lasting, positive impression on our Earth.
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