Marian Farrior
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 931 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO185conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO240gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO165minutesspent learning
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UP TO700minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO700minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO16poundswaste composted
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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.
Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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.
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.
Climate
Carbon Offsets
I will purchase carbon offsets if I travel by air.
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.
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.
Fresh Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
Marian Farrior 4/08/2020 2:42 PMWe can learn about how to grow food in a way that enhances the soil/land, not deplete it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONOceans Learn about Our OceansWhat 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?
Marian Farrior 4/08/2020 2:03 PMOceans create oxygen and affect the climate and weather patterns. I pick up trash when I visit beaches. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Seek Alternative Gifts and SouvenirsHow do your consumption choices affect the health of wildlife and other communities?
Marian Farrior 4/02/2020 10:59 AMEverything is interrelated. Overharvesting is one of the main causes of biodiversity loss. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONOceans Smart Seafood ChoicesMany 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Research Benefits of BiodiversityHow can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?
Marian Farrior 4/02/2020 10:53 AMWe plant a diversity for fruits and vegetables in our garden, and I help out at a native plant nursery. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Support PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Marian Farrior 4/02/2020 10:51 AMWe 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 QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Advocate For More Food OptionsWhat efforts would help food insecure regions have access to local, seasonal foods?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Leave No TraceEducator 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?
Marian Farrior 4/01/2020 4:02 PMI feel called to help people fall in love and awe with Earth -- through ecological restoration, permaculture, gardening, patterns in nature, etc. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Connect While Social DistancingHow does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?
Marian Farrior 4/01/2020 4:00 PMI am spending a lot of time in meditation or prayer to remain calm, so I am able to be supportive of others. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople 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?
Marian Farrior 4/01/2020 3:59 PMBy spending time indoors online, it effects our electromagnetic field and dulls our senses and awareness.