Nicki Crain

Participating in the trash cleanup at Roaches Run gave me the opportunity to help protect a local natural environment and the organisms that depend on it. Picking up litter helps prevent pollution from harming wildlife, contaminating water, and disrupting natural habitats. This experience relates to Biology 100 because biology focuses on living organisms and their relationships with the environment. It also showed me how human activities can impact ecosystems and why maintaining clean natural spaces is important for protecting biodiversity and keeping ecosystems healthy.

Participating in the Mount Vernon Trail cleanup allowed me to help protect the environment by removing invasive plants and picking up trash. This connects to Biology 100 because invasive species can disrupt ecosystems, compete with native plants, and reduce biodiversity. Removing them helps protect native species and maintain a healthier environment.

Participating in the Oxon Hill cleanup was a meaningful experience because it allowed me to help protect the environment and give back to the community. Picking up litter showed me how human activities can affect ecosystems, wildlife, and the quality of our natural surroundings. This experience connects to Biology 100 because biology focuses on living organisms and how they interact with their environments. Keeping the environment clean helps protect habitats, reduce pollution, and support the health of plants, animals, and people. Overall, the cleanup helped me understand the importance of environmental responsibility and how small actions can make a difference.