Featured image: volunteers sorting garbage for recycling in Washington, Mo. Photo by Kevin Tosie While surfing through and updating 108 grant sources for Missouri River Relief, I have seen this sentiment expressed over and over: We are most interested in giving grants to organizations that identify and work on the root causes of problems andContinue reading “Grants and the global plastic crisis by Laura Waldo-Semken 12/17/2019”
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First Reflection from a Trash Warrior 11/27/2019 by Laura Waldo-Semken
As I delve into the genius of Missouri River Relief, I am impressed by the dedication of staff and crew to the mission of connecting our community the Missouri River; building the capacity of this community to appreciate this precious cultural and natural resource and act on its behalf. As an AmeriCorps member, I amContinue reading “First Reflection from a Trash Warrior 11/27/2019 by Laura Waldo-Semken”
Reflections after cleaning up garbage near Bear Creek 12/7/2019 by Laura Waldo-Semken
Hello Friends, While gathering garbage I began singing to myself, “There must be some kind of way out of here, said the joker to the thief”. Am I the joker or the thief? Or both? Humming awesome guitar riff. I am a participant in the convenience culture. May the first stone be thrown by theContinue reading “Reflections after cleaning up garbage near Bear Creek 12/7/2019 by Laura Waldo-Semken”
Making a Claim 12/6/2019 by Laura Waldo-Semken
Hello Friends, As a hot-headed Taurus full of opinions, I have been trying really hard, under Kristen’s patient guidance, to think more like a scientist. I have been spending hours upon hours putting the finishing touches on the Mo River All Stars curriculum and learning all about how to make a solid scientific argument usingContinue reading “Making a Claim 12/6/2019 by Laura Waldo-Semken”
My First Blog Post
If you think you are too small to make a difference, you have never shared a sleeping bag with a mosquito. Unknown As I delve into the genius of Missouri River Relief, I am impressed by the dedication of staff and crew to the mission of connecting our community the Missouri River; building the capacityContinue reading “My First Blog Post”
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”
Reflections from a trash warrior 