Olivia Ridgley

I've been trying to go on at least two walks a day while there is still sunshine to enjoy in Portland. Last week I noticed  signs had been put up all over, on almost all the poles within a couple blocks of my house. These signs are hand drawn, by a (probably) elementary aged kid and are all about climate change and saving the planet. It was really sweet and heartwarming to see that kids are aware and already advocating for change.
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Joined Nextdoor for my neighborhood, so far I haven't done much but I do see a lot of people sharing plant starts, produce, and advice. Seems like a good way to get to know the community!

The last couple weeks I focused on reducing my meat and animal product intake. Overall I found this to be very easy, I'm not a big meat eater anyway and now that I cook at home almost exclusively it has been even easier to focus on a plant based diet. The one place I found myself slipping up the most was butter, sometimes I would put it in the pan without even thinking. Does anyone know a good butter alternative? 

For my first 'action' I focused on hiking and exploring my area. I have been visiting with family in Colorado which was a nice escape from the smoke in Oregon. It has also served as a good reminder of the importance of forest management and how much I have come to value the ability to be outside in the last six months.