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One-time-use plastics can sneak into your lifestyle
Back in January, I challenged myself to avoid as much one-time-use plastics as possible during the month of ... Read more
Author: Amanda Wheeler - Page 8 | 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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Great Backyard Bird Count was a great experience
The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) happens every February. It’s an opportunity for even the most casual birder ... Read more
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Bluegrass Road Trips: Wilderness Trail an original stand-out along Bourbon Trail Craft Tour
One of the most famous things about Kentucky is its Bourbon Trail. But there’s another distillery trail as ... Read more
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A few days into plastic challenge and things are going fairly well
February has begun and so has my avid avoidance of plastic. In a recent column, I challenged myself ... Read more
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End of the circus means more respect for animals
I try to be an open-minded individual. Years ago, I used to hate zoos. I thought they were ... Read more
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Figuring out how to avoid plastic waste isn’t easy, but worth it
Plastic is an amazing substance. It has revolutionized our world many times over. We have much cheaper goods, ... Read more
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Rusty patched bumblebee added to endangered species list
There are many species on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s list of endangered species. And one of ... Read more
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Tiny treasures: Hidden gem in Danville caters to the eye, appeals to all
Near downtown Danville is a hidden gem of a museum many people know about but may never have ... Read more
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Giant panda no longer ‘endangered’ — what does that mean?
One of the iconic animals of conservation efforts and species preservation is the giant panda. That’s in part ... Read more
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Winter is best time of year to feed, watch for birds
Now that the weather is getting colder, birds are migrating south for the winter. But while some of ... Read more
