gail's list of 10 gaps:
My gap item is # 5: a way to easily share seeds to others to promote planting and protecting milkweed family plants in the United States to increase the food source for monarch butterflies. I have the connections to share seeds, but it must be low cost, limited involvement (no actual planting), and engaging for youth and adults alike. This meets the course objectives because:
- a way to hide clutter on the kitchen counter
- a better "tote" system to easily carry laptop and lunch provisions to the office
- feeding station for outdoor cats that deters racoons
- wireless earbuds for music that are low cost and not bulky
- * an easy way to share seeds to promote planting and protecting milkweed family plants in our country to increase the food source for monarch butterflies
- lightweight "blanket" that is not cold to the touch, creates an insulating layer, yet is as compact as an emergency poncho
- reminder object/tool/method for remembering your jacket when the seasons are changing
- sanitizer wipe to clean my office coffee mug in one swipe
- reminder display that can be placed on the fridge or the bathroom mirror, linked wirelessly to phone/pc which displays and updates my "to-do" list
- watering remind for office plants that somehow ties to what level of water the plan likes
My gap item is # 5: a way to easily share seeds to others to promote planting and protecting milkweed family plants in the United States to increase the food source for monarch butterflies. I have the connections to share seeds, but it must be low cost, limited involvement (no actual planting), and engaging for youth and adults alike. This meets the course objectives because:
- a tangible item that holds the seeds can be designed/produced
- I am passionate about protecting creatures, especially butterflies
- I think people would support the plant if they knew more about the loss of milkweed family habitat
- I have the knowledge as a VA Master Naturalist and butterflly photographer, and the creative skills to explore alternatives and produce an artifact that fills the gap