Nicodemus Wilderness Project -- Global Registry of Apprentice Ecologists

For the Nicodemus Wilderness project I decided to plant a orange tree in my back yard. What I learned about planting a tree is that it's so much more, than just digging a hole and planting. If you don't nurture the life that you have planted it will not survive. Just like you must nurture the dreams and goals in your own life, so that they thrive and grow. Not only are trees beautiful, they help counteract global warming.

I think what could make a big difference in the environment, is if everyone cut down the use of paper and plastic. Instead of buying waterbottles, buy a reusable canteen. Or even leaving reusable bags in your car, so when you go to the store you can use them instead of paper and plastic. Another way to help the environment is to go vegetarian.

"Raising animals for their flesh, eggs and milk is one of the worlds leading emitters of carbon dioxide (co2). Animal agriculture is the leading source of methane and nitrous oxide emissions, which combined with carbon dioxide causes the vast majority of global warming." ( Information from GoVeg.com)

I think doing this project reminded me just how important it is to take care of our planet. If we don't take care of our Earth, then what will we have? This is why I think trying to go green is so vital.

I think it's good for kids to care about the planet because if they care about the planet now they might be more likely to care when they are older. They might even raise their children to respect the earth too. It's also a good way to bond with your family. I think it would be a great tradition for families to plant a tree every year.