Ava Pace

I will visit a local refill store to fill up on bulk items and reduce the purchasing of plastic. Refill shops not only allow you to refill containers instead of buying new, but they also carry numerous plastic-free swaps for many of the single-use items available at traditional retailers.

I will learn more about the importance of locally sourced food.

I will learn more about the Farm Bill and how it impacts public health and public lands.

I will learn about the Rights of Nature Movement in Ghana.

I will visit the on-campus "free store", known as the Spider Exchange, to donate unneeded items or "shop" for free from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Spider Exchange is located at 24D New Fraternity Row. Today, we will be playing Ghanaian music while you browse the shop!

I will learn more about beautiful natural landscapes in Ghana.

I will draw, paint, or create a piece of art while being outdoors.

I will share a photo of something I've drawn, painted, or created while being outdoors to the Feed on the Ecochallenge website.

I will take the waste quiz to ensure I know what is compostable, recyclable, and what goes to the landfill.

I will learn about how e-waste has a negative impact on the environment and human health in Ghana.

I will read about the Stop Galamsey Movement in Ghana and how individuals engage in environmental activism.

I will attend the International Dinner at Heilman Dining Hall from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

I will virtually visit popular wildlife areas and parks in Ghana.

I will learn more about the traditional practices of land care and management.

I will learn about how conservation practices are enacted in Ghana, and I will read about the organizations protecting this land.

I will learn more about the history of the James River in Richmond and restoration plans for waterways in Ghana, including the Korle Lagoon, and what efforts are being done today to protect these waters.