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Rural
Action: Project Ideas for the Countryside
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楊美櫻 編譯
Inspired by wide open spaces
and sprawling land? Give one of these rural
area project ideas a try. Not only will you
be helping out the people and animals in your
community, you will also be contributing to
the well being of your beautiful surroundings!
您熱愛寬敞的野外和遼闊的大地嗎？不妨試試以下這些鄉村計畫。您不僅可以幫助社區居民與動物，更能提升我們生活環境的美好。
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Recycle Fishing Line 回收釣魚線
Start up a monofilament recovery and recycling program
in your area. Plan a fishing line recycling bin installation
day at local marinas and state parks to assemble and
install recycling bins for monofilament fishing line.
Once you've collected enough fishing lines, ship them
off to Pure Fishing America to be melted down and turned
into other plastic products, like tackle boxes, spools
and toys.
在您的社區策劃回收釣魚線的計畫。您可以指定回收筒安放日，號召居民在當地的碼頭和公園放置釣線回收筒。等到收集到一定份量的釣魚線後，將它們運至Pure
Fishing America，讓舊釣魚線再製為塑膠製品，如釣具箱、捲軸或玩具等。
Watch for Frogs 保育青蛙
Help research and contribute to frog conservation efforts.
Sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation in partnership
with the National Geological Survey, Frogwatch USA aims
to increase awareness on the dangers frogs face in the
wild. By participating, you can help stop the decline
of our amphibian friends. Sign up today to start frog
watching!
您可以協助青蛙保育的工作與研究。美國野生動物聯盟（National Wildlife Federation）和美國地質調查所（National
Geological Survey）共同贊助美國蛙類觀察組織（Frogwatch USA），呼籲大眾重視野生青蛙所面臨的生存危機。藉著參與這項活動，您也能幫助我們的兩棲類朋友。
Test the Groundwater 測試地下水
If you are one of the 42 million people in the United
States whose water supply comes from a well, this project
is for you. Unsure of your water supply source? Ask
a parent. Set up a well water test to analyze your well
water for contaminants and learn about the basics of
drinking water. Offer to test neighbors' wells also!
Your state water certification office can test your
water samples and is also a great resource for more
information.
如果您的飲水來源是井水，那麼這項計畫便是為您量身訂做的。您可以測試飲用井水的汙染物，並一併學習飲用水的基本知識。當地的飲水認證處（state
water certification）能為您進行水質的測試。
Forward Farm Safety 推廣農地安全
Want to find out how safe your farm is? First, conduct
your own preliminary safety survey. Then, you can get
in touch with your State Farm Bureau to organize a farm
safety inspection. A certified inspector will come out
to your property to ensure that everything is safe.
Afterward, talk with your inspector about simple, inexpensive
ways to get rid of danger spots. If you don't live on
a farm, you could offer your survey to a farming friend
or neighbor.
您知道您的農地是否安全嗎？您可以先進行初步的農地安全調查，然後請當地的農業局安排合格的專員到您的農地進行安全檢查。您可以和檢查專員討論出一些簡單實惠的方法，移除危險的東西。如果您沒有農地，也可以協助農民朋友進行調查。
Monitor Your Water 把關河水水質
Keeping our waterways clean is not only important for
the environment but also for the animals who call it
home. You can volunteer to become a water monitor and
help ensure the health and safety of your local waterways.
If you want to do more, get involved with World Water
Monitoring Day in September.
維護河流的潔淨不僅有助於人類的生活環境，住在河裡的動物也能受益。您可以志願擔任水質監測員，為當地河流的品質安全把關。此外，您也可以在九月舉辦的世界水質監測日(World
Water Monitoring Day)一同共襄盛舉。
Create a Trail Guide 安排步道導覽
If you know of a great spot for hiking or walking in
your area, consider creating a trail there. Contact
officials at a nearby national park to arrange a tour
of the park and learn how trails are created. Follow
these tips to get your trail off on the right foot.
如果您的社區附近有適合健行的好地點，可以考慮開闢一條步道。您可以接洽鄰近的國家公園，請他們安排導覽以便學習開闢步道的方法。
Survey a Cemetery 進行墓園調查
Ready to do a little investigative research? Look no
further than your local cemetery! Organize a historical
or genealogical survey right near home. After recording
the location of the cemetery, document the inscriptions
on the headstones. Bring some cleanup supplies (such
as trash bags, rakes, brooms, gloves, etc.) to tidy
up the cemetery grounds, if permitted. Compile your
findings into a final report and offer them to your
local library and local historical society to help further
any ongoing genealogical research. Just think—you could
be helping to document local history in your community!
有興趣做實地的調查工作嗎？墓園便是一個很好的選擇。您可以在住家附近策劃歷史調查或考古調查的活動。找出墓園的位置後，將墓碑上的碑文記錄下來。如果獲得許可的話，您們還可以攜帶如垃圾袋、長耙、掃把和手套等清潔工具，打掃墓地。最後，將發現整合成一份報告，提供給當地的圖書館或歷史協會，或許能有助於執行中的考古調查。
Plant a Tree 種植樹木
Trees and other vegetation do all kinds of good things,
including providing food for wildlife, beautifying a
community and preventing water pollution. So, find an
open space and Panda Miti, as they say in Tanzania.
Then, report your tree-planting action to participate
in the Roots & Shoots ReBirth the Earth: Trees for
Tomorrow youth campaign.
樹木與其他植物對地球好處多多，例如供給野生動物糧食，美化社區，或是防治水源污染。找一片空地，進行潘達米堤（坦尚尼亞語「綠化」的意思）。您可以將植樹計畫提報給當地根與芽的「地球再生：永續植樹活動」（ReBirth
the Earth: Trees for Tomorrow）。
Create a Compost 製作堆肥
Plan a trip to a nearby composting demonstration site
or research composting at the library or online. Take
notes and then build a compost bin to provide an environmentally
sustainable option for disposing of organic material,
like food scraps and yard waste. Consider locating your
site in a central area so everyone has access to it.
See if local businesses will donate supplies or do a
fundraiser to collect money to buy any materials you
may need.
您可以舉辦堆肥示範區的參觀旅行，或者藉由圖書館或上網搜尋關於堆肥的資訊。根據記錄的筆記設置堆肥桶，收集如廚餘或落葉等有機廢物。堆肥桶最好放在社區內方便到達的地點。您可以尋求當地企業贊助器材，或舉辦募款會以便購買所需的材料。
Study Wildlife 觀察野生動植物
Take part in this nationwide program to learn about
and monitor the migration routes of wildlife, changing
of seasons and life cycles of plants. Join Journey North
and share your observations with other participants.
Access interactive guides and tools to help you in your
quest to monitor nature's seasonal changes.
您可以參與觀察野外生物的活動，學習並追蹤牠們的遷徙路徑、季節的變遷，或植物的生命週期。您可以加入Journey
North，和其他學員分享您的觀察，或利用互動式導覽工具追蹤大自然的四季變化。
Campaign for Crosswalks 設置行人穿越道
Do you know of a dangerous intersection in your community?
Consider starting a campaign to get a streetlight or
crosswalk installed and make your community pedestrian-friendly.
Gather research from reliable sources and spread the
word about your plan. Gain support of local businesses
and surrounding neighbors to present a solid campaign
to your local government.
您是否知道社區內的危險路口呢？您可以策劃路燈或行人穿越道的設置計畫，創造一個安全行路空間的環境。先搜集可靠性高的資料，廣為宣傳您的計畫，並且尋求當地企業與居民的贊助，最後跟地方政府提報完整可行的計畫內容。
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