Melanie Gallagher
4/27/2020 10:58 AM
I refuse to buy bottled water - I drink tap water and use a filter at home. I make my own sparkling water at home - I won't even by bottled/canned sparkling water.
Melanie Gallagher
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participant impact
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Melanie's actions
Fresh Water
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Wildlife
Research a Wild Animal
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).
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.
People
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Climate
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Action Track: Building Resilience
Support you local Small Business
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Use a Reusable Water BottleUsing the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed - both humans and wildlife - by this bottling process?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate Calculate your savingsWhat is our personalized climate action plan?
Melanie Gallagher 4/22/2020 5:37 PMI'm going to get a hybrid car and do more to drive less. Traveling is my biggest contribution and I can do more to lessen my footprint.-
Kim Amundson 4/23/2020 8:32 AM- I got a Kia Niro plug-in hybrid last year and so happy I did. I still use some fossil fuel but so much less! it's a good feeling
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Melanie Gallagher 4/22/2020 5:26 PMThere is a small local bakery near me called Wildflour Bread. They bake the bread in brick ovens and it is delicious. They have a garden where they grow organic vegetables, fruits, and herbs that they use in the bread and scones they make. I made a trip and followed the careful protocol they have set up for the pandemic. I thanked them for continuing to make bread and they thanked me for supporting them! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Research a Wild AnimalWhat interesting facts did you learn about the animal you researched? What are some of your favorite things about this animal?
Melanie Gallagher 4/22/2020 5:22 PMI learned about bees and how critical they are to the environment and growing food. I also learned that the average bee will make only 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime. We need a lot of bees if we want to continue to have honey! Honey is not just for eating - it has antiseptic properties and was historically used as a dressing for wounds and a first aid treatment for burns and cuts. I love watching bees as they go flower to flower and there are a lot of wildflowers in my yard right now :-) -
Melanie Gallagher 4/22/2020 5:18 PMHave you checked out the Google Doodle for Earth Day? I did and was caught up in pollinating flowers and learning about bees. It's pretty cool. -
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?
Melanie Gallagher 4/22/2020 5:11 PMI'm concerned about all the plastic we use - everything is wrapped in plastic and there are little plastic disposable bits everywhere. It concerns me because of fish and animals eating it thinking its food and then starving to death. It's also getting into our bodies and who knows what the impact is. I'm trying to limit my purchases and avoid plastic as much as I can.