For me spending time outdoors includes exploring the parts of Boise that go beyond the city limits and the human-made aspects of life. Being outside in nature roots me deeper within my sense of home and belonging in Idaho. 

The money that we save from washing our clothes in cold water can go toward house supplies we really need in the house or toward food we could purchase to for healthier meals.

My chief motivation for foraging would be connecting with nature because foraging provides an intimate way for me to learn more fully about all that nature has to offer to us. 

It seems that those most affected by global warming and environmental degradation are those who contribute the least to it. I spent some time researching indigenous populations in Multnomah County and was amazed by their concern and care for the earth. They are doing so much to protect the earth yet they still are affected by the consequences of pollution, poor air quality, etc.