Everyone currently in life laughs and yells save the bees. We were a bee this year for Halloween and Lucy even came up with a great slogan “get with it honey”.

We are fighting for a shared cause, inspired by our strong and unwavering dedication to preserve the beauty and wonder of our natural world for our children, our grandchildren and their children, and for countless generations to come.

I look at my baby niece today. The newest member of our family, just 3 days old. What will be left for her and her grandchildren?

And, if this summer has taught me anything, I am content (because I have to be) living in this limbo, this seemingly endless waiting for the opportunity to change, when really the opportunity exists within our very selves all along.

This lead me to my final project, which focused on reforming the education system to incorporate sustainability classes into the current curriculum.

I became an activist to be part of a force to save the natural world and go 100% clean energy.

I want the very best for you and for generations to come. There is only one planet earth. Your mommy and I will make a genuine effort to make an impact to protect it for you.

When you look at me with those big beautiful eyes and that innocent smile, you make me want to fight harder. And I do.

Awareness is key. Learning about this issue can seem like a small effort compared to other actions, but it’s the most important.

But being truthful, I know we are not yet on the path that will lead to the change that is needed; but it is visible.