Margaret Bruder reflects on a childhood filled with travels across the United States and Canada, visiting iconic national parks like Yosemite and the Grand Canyon. These experiences foster a deep connection to nature and a concern for environmental issues. As an adult, Margaret grapples with the impacts of climate change, the challenges of renewable energy, and the destruction caused by mining. Motivated by these realities, they adopt sustainable practices like composting and recycling. This personal narrative delves into the complexities of environmental stewardship and the small steps individuals can take to make a difference.