Mercedes Siegle-GaitherJan 28, 20192 minConserVANtion's Virtual Classroom with Ms. Becker's Class in Columbia!Today we had the wonderful opportunity to use Skype as a virtual classroom. We talked about nonprofits, their importance, and how ConserVANtion works. We dis...
Mercedes Siegle-GaitherJan 8, 20192 minYou Can't Shut Down ConserVANtionLately the news has been covering the government shutdown and how it has been affecting the National Parks. News stories highlight all of the trash piling up...
Mercedes Siegle-GaitherJan 6, 20192 minConservation-Conscious: Part 3 Life's a beach, keep er cleanHappy New Year everyone! We wish you all good tidings this 2019, and think that it will be a great year for ConserVANtion and the environment! We're hoping t...
Mercedes Siegle-GaitherDec 8, 20182 minConservation-Conscious: Part 2 What we think aboutOn a daily basis people go out to eat, shop for groceries, etc. When Jordan and I do these daily tasks, we are constantly thinking, 'Please do not give me a ...
Mercedes Siegle-GaitherNov 12, 20184 minConservation-Conscious: Part 1 What we eatAt the end of the day, do you ever reflect on its happenings? Do you think about all of the little things that occurred? Are you’ thankful for your awareness...
Mercedes Siegle-GaitherSep 7, 20181 minSOLAR SeptemberHave you been thinking about going solar yourself? Well you can and there are so many reasons to! Solar energy reduces your carbon footprint. Your carbon foo...
Jordan McMahon & Mercedes Siegle-GaitherJul 31, 20182 minSprouting Stewardship in Southern Colorado!Most recently, we took a ConserVANtion trip down to Trinidad, Colorado to visit the Trinidad History Museum. We were lucky enough to be invited to put on a, ...
Mercedes Siegle-GaitherApr 22, 20182 minHappy Earth Day!Happy Earth Day everyone! Today is the one day of the year, where we hope everyone can do their part to help clean up our planet. Even if it’s just one, tiny...
Mercedes Siegle-GaitherMar 9, 20181 minSustainably SolarWe're so excited to say that we finally have the solar panels up and running! We now have the ability to work from anywhere with a constant source of energy ...
Mercedes Siegle-GaitherAug 16, 20172 min"Nature Is Life" -SurvivormanAldo Leopold is one of the most influential people for both Jordan and me. He has provided inspiration for us to preserve our natural lands and motivated us ...
Mercedes Siegle-GaitherApr 30, 20173 minThe Prairie RestorationSaturday, April 22nd, 2017 - Earth Day - celebrated internationally. We spent day in a native prairie of the Black Belt Region-Osborn Prairie, in Starkville,...
Mercedes Siegle-GaitherApr 6, 20172 minEarth Day Prairie RestorationCome out and lend a hand this EARTH DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 22nd from 7:00 AM - NOON. We will be restoring a native prairie of the Black Belt Prairie, Osborn Pr...
Mercedes Siegle-GaitherJan 12, 20172 minRe-evaluating Coral Reef Communities DebriefedThe overall health of coral reef ecosystems are steadily declining due to problems associated with pollution, overfishing, deforestation, sedimentation, and ...
Mercedes Siegle-GaitherJan 11, 20171 minVanning for a ReasonWe want y'all to know that we love nature and the environment and we are dedicated to making positive impacts towards conservation. BUT, we also want you to ...
Mercedes Siegle-GaitherDec 14, 20162 minGrowing Up in the Land of John Muir & Aldo LeopoldNothing gives me more joy, than knowing 2 of the greatest conservationists in the world grew up within 30 minutes of my hometown: 1. The Father of Our Nation...
Mercerdes Siegle-GaitherSep 15, 20162 minCoral InterVANtionIf you know me at all, whether it be family, friend, acquaintance, or even a mere social media fellow-blogger, you probably know that I am obsessed with cora...
