Making a Difference a Day at a Time.
I was so inspired by this story in the Parks Foundation of Clark County June 2010 Newsletter, I just had to share!
“There are heroes among us. Everyday people make choices about how to live their lives. Sometimes we consider how our actions effect others and sometimes we don’t. Some recycle, some plant a garden, some introduce a child to the splendor of a waterfall. Some dump their trash in the forest, or toss a bottle out the window. However small our actions may seem, they have a cumulative effect. Fortunately, this applies to the good as well as the bad.
Everyday we have opportunities to play an important role in defining our communities and who we are as individuals. We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful and nature-conscious part of the world, but we must actively take steps to protect these natural gifts and foster stewardship to ensure we can enjoy them – now and in the future.
John and Rachel Fishback walk their two rescued greyhounds Jethro and Pocahontas every morning along either the Cougar Creek or Salmon Creek trails. They carry large bags with them and stop to pick up litter along the way. Unfortunately, their bags are often full.
Many years ago when their son was little they took him for a several mile hike and along the way he found a tin can. When John asked him what he was going to do with it, the answer was “Catch me a frog.” No frog was found and the can was discarded somewhere along the trail. When they got back to the car John inquired about the can. “He still remembers hiking all the way back to find the can and bring it back out,” John chuckles.
John and Rachel are perfect examples of what we consider a parks hero. They value the natural beauty around them and understand that each of us have a responsibility to take care of the gifts around us. Thanks John and Rachel for your dedication.”
This post: “Every Day Heroes in Salmon Creek”
was originally featured at Salmon Creek Live!
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