Canoe Trip (NJ9)
Canoe Trip (NJ9)
Arguably the most anticipated day of the entire semester had finally arrived. Today, the class would explore the river flowing through the Fort Worth Nature Center by canoe. After rescheduling this excursion to a later date, the excitement surrounding this experience had built up inside of me like a cracked dam on the verge of bursting open.
When we arrived at the predetermined location, I carefully observed my surroundings to become acclimated with the current ambiance of the trip. I was somewhat experienced at canoeing, so the idea of myself falling into the unwelcoming water never crossed my mind. The water level remained constant at the shoreline, showcasing extraordinarily calm waters given the present wind speed. From my past experiences on the canoe, I knew that wind speed would be an important factor to keep in mind, especially if headwinds prevented the canoe from moving at a sustained speed.
As we progressed further down the river, I noticed an abundance of trash pilled alongside the edges of the river. The overarching question I began to ask myself was where this trash originated from, and where would it go if someone did not elect to pick it up. I began to feel frustrated at the idea that sometimes humans use this environment as a personal wastebasket. After this recollection, I made it my sole commitment to locate as much trash as possible in the river, and help alleviate some of the river pollution seen locally.
At the end of the day, humans must help preserve this planet not only for future generations but for ourselves. It boils down to a simple, yet important, consideration that oftentimes individuals overlook. This earth is the sole home we will ever live in, and keeping the environment clean has alarmingly similar parallels to our current places of residence. You wouldn't want to live in a dirty, contaminated home, would you? So why should we treat this earth any different?
When we arrived at the predetermined location, I carefully observed my surroundings to become acclimated with the current ambiance of the trip. I was somewhat experienced at canoeing, so the idea of myself falling into the unwelcoming water never crossed my mind. The water level remained constant at the shoreline, showcasing extraordinarily calm waters given the present wind speed. From my past experiences on the canoe, I knew that wind speed would be an important factor to keep in mind, especially if headwinds prevented the canoe from moving at a sustained speed.
As we progressed further down the river, I noticed an abundance of trash pilled alongside the edges of the river. The overarching question I began to ask myself was where this trash originated from, and where would it go if someone did not elect to pick it up. I began to feel frustrated at the idea that sometimes humans use this environment as a personal wastebasket. After this recollection, I made it my sole commitment to locate as much trash as possible in the river, and help alleviate some of the river pollution seen locally.
At the end of the day, humans must help preserve this planet not only for future generations but for ourselves. It boils down to a simple, yet important, consideration that oftentimes individuals overlook. This earth is the sole home we will ever live in, and keeping the environment clean has alarmingly similar parallels to our current places of residence. You wouldn't want to live in a dirty, contaminated home, would you? So why should we treat this earth any different?
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