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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Marian Farrior

UW-Madison Arboretum Earth Ambassadors

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 931 TOTAL

participant impact

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    1.0
    advocacy action
    completed
  • UP TO
    185
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    240
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    165
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    700
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    700
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    16
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    1.0
    public official or leader
    contacted

Marian's actions

Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Write a Love Letter, Poem, or Song to Earth

I will express my love and gratitude for our Earth by writing a love letter, poem, or song to Earth.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Oceans

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate

Carbon Offsets

I will purchase carbon offsets if I travel by air.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs

Bringing home unique souvenirs from trips you’ve enjoyed is meaningful, and giving people unique gifts from other places is fun. Seek souvenirs and gifts that support local communities and do not cause harm to the environment or wildlife.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Wildlife

Leave No Trace

I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Support Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Research Benefits of Biodiversity

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Advocate For More Food Options

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options in my state and/or community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

People

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

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DAILY ACTIONS

People

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 3 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
    How does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?

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    Marian Farrior 4/08/2020 2:42 PM
    We can learn about how to grow food in a way that enhances the soil/land, not deplete it.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Oceans Learn about Our Oceans
    What is one way in which oceans support your life on Earth? What is one way you can help take care of ocean health with your actions?

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    Marian Farrior 4/08/2020 2:03 PM
    Oceans create oxygen and affect the climate and weather patterns. I pick up trash when I visit beaches.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs
    How do your consumption choices affect the health of wildlife and other communities?

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    Marian Farrior 4/02/2020 10:59 AM
    Everything is interrelated. Overharvesting is one of the main causes of biodiversity loss.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Oceans Smart Seafood Choices
    Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?

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    Marian Farrior 4/02/2020 10:56 AM
    I try and eat local as much as possible, and eat PNW salmon.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Research Benefits of Biodiversity
    How can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?

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    Marian Farrior 4/02/2020 10:53 AM
    We plant a diversity for fruits and vegetables in our garden, and I help out at a native plant nursery.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Support Pollinators
    Why is it important to take care of pollinators?

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    Marian Farrior 4/02/2020 10:51 AM
    We plant pollinator plants in our garden because they help  1) pollinate the vegetables and fruit and 2) attract beneficial insects to control unwanted insects.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Advocate For More Food Options
    What efforts would help food insecure regions have access to local, seasonal foods?

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    Marian Farrior 4/02/2020 10:49 AM
    More community gardens and food forests in city parks.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife Leave No Trace
    Educator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?

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    Marian Farrior 4/01/2020 4:02 PM
    I feel called to help people fall in love and awe with Earth -- through ecological restoration, permaculture, gardening, patterns in nature, etc.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People Connect While Social Distancing
    How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?

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    Marian Farrior 4/01/2020 4:00 PM
    I am spending a lot of time in meditation or prayer to remain calm, so I am able to be supportive of others.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People Spend Time Outside
    Rachel 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?

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    Marian Farrior 4/01/2020 3:59 PM
    By spending time indoors online, it effects our electromagnetic field and dulls our senses and awareness.