Author: Amanda Wheeler - Page 5 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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Summertime is a great time to visit a state park

Summer has officially arrived and the weather is proving it. When the temperatures warm up, I like to hit the road and take mini-vacations to ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Sunday, June 24, 2018 9:36 pm

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Balloons can be beautiful, but they often turn into litter

Balloons are festive and lots of people like to use them when decorating for parties, but they are really terrible for the environment. They are ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Monday, June 18, 2018 9:56 am

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The big deal about tiny straws

By AMANDA WHEELER Going Green in the Bluegrass Plastic: It’s everywhere and it’s never going away when you throw it away. Plastic is so convenient ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Monday, April 9, 2018 6:01 am

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Easter traditions: Cheap eggs mean chickens pay the price

With warmer temperatures and spring flowers popping up, it really does feel like Easter is on its way. It will be here very soon and ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Monday, March 19, 2018 9:11 am

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Earth Day coming up soon

Earth Day is coming up soon. While the actual day is celebrated on Sunday, April 22, celebrations are already planned and it’s not too early to ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 9:05 am

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Reading books can help kids develop environmental conscience

As an environmentalist and a children’s librarian, I love children’s books about conservation, endangered animals and how we should treat our planet. Reading to your ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Monday, March 5, 2018 10:06 am

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Winter electric bill can be a great motivator to make changes

Often I make changes that are good for the environment just because I know I am making a positive difference in the world. However, I ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Monday, February 5, 2018 6:11 am

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Going green, Jan. 29

Every year, many Americans make New Year’s resolutions, but as the year goes by, it’s easy to just go back to your old ways and ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Monday, January 29, 2018 8:56 am

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Trash wheels help control litter, but we must think bigger

2018 is going to be a little less trashy and a little more fun in Baltimore. The Port Administration of Baltimore is going to put ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Monday, January 22, 2018 7:48 am

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Don’t hate on fallen leaves — put them to good use

Fall leaves are falling and if you have even one or two large trees, it can seem like the leaves on the ground are never-ending. ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Monday, October 30, 2017 7:09 am

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