Author: Amanda Wheeler - Page 3 | The Advocate-Messenger

Amanda Wheeler is the children and teen services librarian at the Lincoln County Public Library. She has a master's in zoology education from the University of Miami and has taught as an educator at the Cincinnati Zoo.

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Who were America’s greenest presidents?

Since we just celebrated Presidents Day this week, I’ve been thinking about the great power presidents have over ... Read more

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Barbie is getting a new job: caring for the planet

We have all heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” While I feel like that’s pretty true, ... Read more

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Global game-changers needed to save the planet

We cannot keep doing what we are doing and expect the environment to be okay. Many of us ... Read more

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Don’t get burned out trying to make too many green choices

Sometimes it’s hard to think about every possible impact your daily choices have on the environment. For example, ... Read more

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Money features important people; why not important animals?

There are a lot of different ways to tell what a country thinks is important. One of those ... Read more

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If you’re feeding Santa’s reindeer, skip the glitter

Christmas is just around the corner. I have recently rediscovered a fun children’s Christmas activity: throwing out “reindeer ... Read more

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Easy ways to green your holiday gift-wrapping

On my Christmas to-do list this year: drink lots of hot cocoa, bake cookies and watch the movie ... Read more

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Giving thanks for interesting turkey facts

Thanksgiving is an exciting time. I love being able to see family that I don’t normally get to ... Read more

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Help out animals by leaving your leaves alone

The leaves are falling all around and while the temperature might make it feel like winter is here, ... Read more

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Trick or treat: Animal misconceptions and surprises

By AMANDA WHEELER Going Green in the Bluegrass Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and to celebrate, ... Read more