Kirsten Cook
"Exploring the world before it gets dark!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 503 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO108gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO9.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO9.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO592minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO592minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO8.0pounds of CO2have been saved
Kirsten's actions
People
Zoomers to Boomers
Zoomers to Boomers is a group of young people looking to help our community by delivering groceries to the vulnerable. I will share this service with someone that could use their help and/or volunteer to deliver groceries.
People
Volunteer at the Foodbank
I will sign up for a volunteering shift with the Foodbank using the link below.
People
Support a local business
I will either buy a gift card, write a review, order takeout/delivery, or ask how to help a local business.
Food
Donate Food
I will donate food to the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.
Food
Support your local farmers
I will purchase food from my local farmers market at least twice in the month of April.
Food
Learn about CSA
I will become informed about our local CSA (community-supported agriculture) resources through reading the below article.
Wildlife
Live in harmony
I will learn how to live in harmony with a wild species in Santa Barbara County and beyond.
Wildlife
Care for Wildlife
I will learn what to do if I ever find a wild animal in need.
Wildlife
Learn about Native Plants
I will research native plants at least once per week.
Fresh Water
Clean Creeks
I will watch at least 5 Creeks Division PSA videos throughout the month of April.
Fresh Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 180 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Use Muscle Power
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Kirsten Cook 4/10/2020 9:45 PMBeautiful sunset. Oranges and pinks -
Kirsten Cook 4/08/2020 1:51 PMDang! Forgot to post yesterday.
But it rained for three days and yesterday was dry so I went out and gardened for a couple hours -
Kirsten Cook 4/06/2020 1:27 PMIt's somehow still raining?!? Where was this storm all winter :( -
Kirsten Cook 4/05/2020 1:46 PMIT'S STILL RAINING OMG
So beautiful. All the plants are happy -
Kirsten Cook 4/04/2020 7:50 PMToday was rainy and amazing! -
Kirsten Cook 4/03/2020 2:11 PMJust living the dream in the sunny santa cruz mountains :) -
Kirsten Cook 4/02/2020 3:39 PMHope everyone's second day of April is going well :)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Spend Time OutsideRachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
Kirsten Cook 4/01/2020 7:04 AMIt totally rings true. Carson is a wise woman and I really want to read her Silent Spring.implications for a mostly indoor culture is reduced mental and physical health -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Conserve Toilet WaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?