Cody Medina Profile Overview

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist

Cody was born on the western slope of Colorado. In his high school career, Cody was nominated and awarded the Amazing Youth Leadership Award by the HRC for establishing one of the first Gay Straight Alliances which then inspired the creation of several other GSAs on the western slope. Cody’s interest in environmentalism stemmed from that experience as well. Cody now resides in Oregon with his partner and beloved animals. He enjoys hiking, camping, running, climbing, watching movies, writing, reading, walking his dog, driving to the ocean, and hanging out with his friends when possible.
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Teacher uses LEGO to explain math to children. Brilliant!

When I was a kid, math was always my least favorite subject. I found it difficult to grasp how things worked and it became frustrating. So of course I got excited when I found out that Alycia Zimmerman, a 3rd-grade teacher from New York, created a way to use LEGO math to teach students. By […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist

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Breakdancing Has Officially Been Confirmed As An Olympic Sport

The Olympics has been put on hold due to the COVID crisis. Which has been postponed until July 23, 2021 for the Tokyo Games. However, looking more into the future, the Paris Games of 2024 are looking to be quite the spectacle. As of Monday, the International Olympic Committee has officially declared breakdancing as an […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist

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Terrified Woman Finds Huge Spider Hiding In Her Car Door Handle

Everyone has had their fair share of horrifying spider encounters. Usually always happening when we least expect it. Sometimes they can be pretty manageable and you can maneuver them out of your house. However, there are other times where killing it might be the ultimate solution. If you’re in Australia, you might actually have some […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist

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Sacred white ‘spirit moose’ is killed by hunters in Canada

Most of us are aware of what poaching is and the impact that it has on the environment. In fact, that is the reason why these animals are considered to be rare – they’re endangered. Additionally, poaching is one of the primary reasons for the extinction of rare animals. In some places of the world, […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist

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How To Set A Mousetrap

As wintertime approaches, all of the furry little friends outdoors will seek warmth. However, sometimes this means finding warm places inside people’s homes. For mice, this is the perfect time to find the best hiding spot with the best food. People tend to get worried about having unwanted guests during the holiday season. It’s a […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist

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How To Thicken Chili

The chilly and chili season is upon us! The cold weather is the perfect excuse to start making your famous chili. Chili is probably one of the best meals you could make for winter time. The thick, savory, deliciousness that warms our insides and brightens our moods with every bite. If you’re a big fan […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist

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This Self-Inflating Caravan Sleeps 6 and Fits a Toilet, Couch, and Kitchen

The holiday season is upon us and people are frantically thinking of gift ideas this year. A lot of people got into the spirit of the outdoors for 2020. Man of us decided to get into camping. Additionally, there’s even been a lot of inventive camping products lately. However, If you’re looking for great gift […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist

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4 Forgotten Ways That Were Used To Keep Food Cold Without Electricity

People didn’t always use to have refrigerators to keep their food from spoiling. A lot of the time, people had to rely on the finite sources that the land was able to provide. Forcing people to get creative on how they stored their food. Their imagination has brought convenience and survivability to a whole new […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist

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Savour a slice of paradise at Golden Bay’s off-grid pizza parlor

When people think of going off-grid, they typically want one thing and that’s sustainability. Being able to live off the land with the finite sources it provides and doing it comfortably. There are few who are able to achieve this coexistence with nature. However, for Toto’s Cafe and Pizzeria, sustainability never looked this tasty before! […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist

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Black-Gabled Farmhouse Harvests its Own Electricity, Heat, and Water

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own off-grid, self-sustaining, decedent home? A place far away from society that has everything you need in order to be happy? Designing an off-grid farmhouse that’s able to sustain itself indefinitely is no easy task. However, the hard workers at Dwell have accomplished what might be considered a […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist