I am a 20 year old female student at Portland Community College. I grew up in Oregon on a small produce farm and have loved being outdoors all of my life. Through my education I have affirmed my belief that the only thing worth standing for is Nature and the creatures that it bestows. Getting outside means health to me. I strive to find a profession that will allow me to not just enjoy but also protect and restore the things in this world that cannot necessarily speak for themselves. May we all start working together to appreciate and respect the place we call home.