Carol Kelly

CFIE@Santa Clara University

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
750 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

122

conversations

with people
UP TO

2.0

documentaries

watched
UP TO

48

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

60

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

60

miles

traveled by foot
UP TO

475

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1,041

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

966

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

58

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Carol's actions

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

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

Action Track: Building Resilience

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 90 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

Action Track: Building Resilience

Research Benefits of Biodiversity

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Research a Wild Animal

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

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

Action Track: Building Resilience

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 2 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

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
Forests Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

Carol Kelly 4/29/2020 12:25 PM

I once read that if you really want to learn about a country you should walk across it. I have discovered after living in the same town for over 20 years there is still much to discover in my own "backyard". Extending my daily walk over to a neighboring community, that I have driven through many times, introduced me to new architectures, landscapes, smells, sounds, and even some delightful new furry friends greeting me through their gates or fences. My sense of community and belonging has expanded as I see others doing the same, who kindly waive as we pass from our recommended 10+ feet apart.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience Research Benefits of Biodiversity

How can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?

Carol Kelly 4/24/2020 10:22 PM

Sharing is caring! I promote biodiversity in my backyard by providing trees and shrubs for birds and insects. I use no chemical fertilizers or weedkillers on grass or in my garden. I promote soil health with mulch, ground cover flowers, and schedule watering in the early hours of the morning. I'm excited to see bugs, lizards, worms, and bees!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife Research a Wild Animal

What interesting facts did you learn about the animal you researched? What are some of your favorite things about this animal?

Carol Kelly 4/15/2020 8:56 PM

Did you know that Mountain Gorillas and humans are 98.6% identical on a genetic level? While often portrayed in movies as aggressive they are actually gentle giants. Habituated gorillas have been known to interact peacefully with humans. Gorilla attacks on humans are extremely rare and are usually the result of aggression on the part of the human. Gorillas live a tranquil life within their families and are vegetarians. Gorilla moms and human moms have very similar interactions with their infants, sharing intimate eye contact and cradling their babies in the same fashion. Having experienced this in person on a visit to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda I am a lifelong lover of these majestic primates. I have added an image of Christmas (he was born on 12/25), the Silverback of the family our group was privileged to visit.

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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?

Carol Kelly 4/12/2020 10:12 AM

The modern food system is built around a capitalist model. Designed for maximizing profit at the expense of vulnerable inputs in the system. Soil health and biodiversity have experienced mass degradation in this for profit only model. In the short film, Seeds of Sovereignty the need for indigenous people to define their own food system and produce their food through ecologically sound and just means is paramount to regenerating their farmland. Acknowledging the seed as the source of life and the diversity of seeds as a way to preserve that life.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience Connect While Social Distancing

How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?

Carol Kelly 3/24/2020 2:48 PM

It was wonderful to connect with colleagues for a Zoom-chat and catch up. I wanted to mimic what happens when we meet in the lobby or while walking across campus.

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