Today is my last day on this amazing and life-changing trip. Its extremely hard to have to say goodbye to all the wonderful friends I've made and to the tundra that has been my home for the last week. We're flying out of Churchill to Winnipeg, and then back to our own states, territories, and countries. Its very solemn today, we all reminisced on the wonderful week we've had as we walked back to the one room airport they have in Churchill. We all were in tears as we said our last goodbyes and came together for one final group hug. We have all become one big family and though were sad to be leaving, we are SO motivated to work together on our group project and to stay in contact with each other, even with our Aussies :) I have taken so much away from this trip. It has taught me a lot about what is happening in the world I am about to enter and about what i am able to do in order to change these events. It has given me great confidence in myself and in how I can spread the message of conservation. It has also given me friendship and a great support system to help and motivate me in my my efforts to change. What I have taken away form this trip is something that I am certain only happens once in a lifetime and to have had the opportunity to experience that, is something I value i with all my heart. I want to thank the Como Zoo for sponsoring and supporting me to allow me to go on this wonderful trip. I'd also like to thank PBI for making it possible for teens to have this kind of experience.
Climate change is a challenge that is threatening our planet. Just like any other global challenge, there is controversy, hesitation, and confusion. The threats we are facing due to the results of climate change are very scary and potentially permanent. But we have to remember that it can be easily reversed. Looking back in history, we see several conflicts that have taken large amounts of patience, education, and power from the people. Our own story of the beautiful bald eagle is a great example of just that! So let this be a sign of hope for us and a reference that if we all put our best efforts together, use technology to make greener innovations, and to be aware of the things we as individuals are doing to our environment, we can flight climate change and protect the animals that are getting affected by it. Looking into the eyes of a polar bear has definitely changed me as a person. The polar bear is a remarkable creature as are all the wildlife of the arctic. Its time we worked together as a community, a city, a country, and a world, to help these animals and the environment we all live in.
Thank you all for reading my blogs and for supporting myself and my trip up here. This is something I really appreciate and intend to repay with my best efforts to raise awareness, help conserve, and ultimately change our world for the better.
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