Name: Audrey Martin

Social Justice Group: Microplastics (B)

Date of Fieldwork: February 27, 2025

Name of Organization and person (people) with whom you met and their title(s):

What I did and what I learned about my topic, activism, social justice work or civil and human rights work from this fieldwork:

On January 27th, my group and I decided to take action and clean up the pier. We gathered early in the morning with gloves and trash bags, ready to make a positive impact on our environment.

Walking along the pier, we encountered various types of litter, including plastic wrappers, cardboard, and even pages from books. Despite the amount of trash, it felt rewarding to know that each piece we picked up was one less item polluting our ocean. We also noticed a significant amount of trash and plastic in the river, which was shocking to see, as it affected the homes of many animals, including ducks, fish, geese, and more.

By the end of the day, we had filled an entire bag with trash, leaving the pier cleaner and more inviting. The experience was not only enjoyable but also served as a powerful reminder of the importance of keeping our environment clean, as we are not the only ones living here. It illustrated that even small actions can lead to positive changes and highlighted the importance of getting involved in small ways to help our health and the environment.