I will spend at least 40 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Fresh Water
Water-Friendly Beauty Products
Avoid beauty products with micro beads or harsh chemicals that will feed into the ground and your water supply.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Action Track: Building Resilience
Research Benefits of Biodiversity
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Forests
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Forests
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Wildlife
Research a Wild Animal
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).
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ONE-TIME ACTION
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
Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Food
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.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 3 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
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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
WildlifeResearch a Wild Animal
What interesting facts did you learn about the animal you researched? What are some of your favorite things about this animal?
In Oregon,their population is on the rise and for the first time in 5 years, there were 0 wolves killed by the state. Exciting news!
Here is a link to information on the ODFW website. Here is a link to more information from awesome non-profit Oregon Wild about their work and advocacy for wolves in Oregon.
The image below shows the wide range that wolves roam. This one specifically shows OR7, a famous wanderer was the first wolf found west of the Cascades since 1947 and the first wolf in California is nearly a century.
What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Most of the time I have an extra reusable bag or two in my purse to help out when I run into this issue. If not, I will carry things out in my hands/load up my purse OR accept a disposable one if it can be reused. Produce bag turned dog poop bag? Brown paper bag turned wrapping paper?
