Author: Amanda Wheeler - Page 6 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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Make sure your Halloween candy is friendly to orangutans and tigers

I’m pretty sure I write about the importance of buying candy made with sustainable palm oil every time Halloween rolls around. This year won’t be ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Monday, October 23, 2017 8:43 am

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K-cups are terrible for the environment, but alternatives exist

Lots of people have a morning routine, and often that routine includes coffee. I know lots of people who cannot function in the morning without ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Monday, September 25, 2017 7:10 am

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How you drink can be a game-changer for the environment

Protecting the environment is a big deal — we all know that. We only have one planet and we need to work to keep it ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Monday, August 28, 2017 7:58 am

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During solar eclipse, you can be a citizen scientist

The solar eclipse is coming, but I’m sure you already knew that. It seems like everyone is talking about it, and it’s going to be ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Monday, August 14, 2017 6:49 am

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Going Green: Clean, potable water comes with a cost; be smart with your usage 

There are a few simple things you can do to help conserve water during the hot summer months that will help the environment and make ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Monday, August 7, 2017 8:36 am

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Going green: Columnist shares her favorite places for summertime exploration

Summer is winding down and school is almost here again, but there’s still some time left to enjoy the beautiful natural areas Kentucky has to ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Tuesday, August 1, 2017 8:05 am

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Three easy ways to donate to environmental causes

If you are like me, you don’t have enough time or money to donate to all of the charities that you would like to. Fortunately, ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Sunday, July 23, 2017 9:15 pm

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Quiz reveals surprising answers to what actions would help Earth the most

I like to think that I know what my impact is on the environment. Don’t get me wrong — I know that no one knows ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Monday, July 3, 2017 12:38 pm

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Going Green

A safe, green way to take care of those pesky, invasive species I love plants of all kinds — even some plants others consider weeds. ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Monday, June 5, 2017 9:59 am

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What are the world’s worst animal moms?

During Mother’s Day, we always celebrate how generous, caring and compassionate our mothers are. I know my mom is awesome. Mother’s day got me thinking ... Read more

by Amanda Wheeler, Monday, May 15, 2017 6:46 pm

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