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 environmental policy and the potential they have ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 4:18 pm

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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, it’s also true that you are whatever ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Tuesday, February 12, 2019 8:47 pm

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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 are recycling, but recycling is not enough. ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Tuesday, February 5, 2019 8:06 pm

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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, you might want to buy a tomato ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 4:17 pm

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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 ways that is very visible is what ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 4:08 pm

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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 food” for Santa’s reindeer. Whether you believe ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 3:25 pm

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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 “Elf,” a holiday tradition in my house. ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 6:17 am

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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 see and eat lots of delicious foods. ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 6:25 am

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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, we are still going to have fall ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 6:42 am

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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, so I’ve put together some animal tricks ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 6:01 am

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