Chris Martin
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 472 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO128gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO14meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO80minutesspent learning
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UP TO116pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO2.6poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO5.3pounds of CO2have been saved
Chris's actions
People
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community helping people who are most at need right now, including elderly and immunocompromised people, people without childcare, and people whose jobs have been affected by social distancing measures.
People
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 4 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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
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.
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: 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.
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.
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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Chris Martin 4/30/2020 11:30 AMI watched a webinar on the sand hill cranes of Russia. It lasted 1 hour. Russia and China are working together to keep a safe flyway for migration. The mention of the virus made us realize this is a global concern. -
Chris Martin 4/29/2020 12:14 PMIt's raining today so I am watching for low spots in the yard and enjoying the bird activity around the water.
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Chris Martin 4/28/2020 9:58 AMThe love of the outdoors is so important to me. If we take care of the earth the earth will take care of us. We need sun,rain,plants to keep us healthy. -
Chris Martin 4/27/2020 2:28 PMI visited a neighbor and she shared some of her ground cover plants with me instead of throwing them away. They attract bees and the bees are important for pollinators around our area. We have many nut and fruit trees on our land. I also shared my knowledge about plants that will draw butterflies and hummingbirds. -
Chris Martin 4/25/2020 10:20 AMI watched a video today on the development of a Joey in a mother's pouch. It was short but very interesting. I had already completed the Wild Animal post. This is worth it. -
Chris Martin 4/25/2020 10:16 AMThe earth is our natural home. It belongs to all of us. Therefore we all need to be responsible for the upkeep. -
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?
Chris Martin 4/25/2020 10:14 AMMany people abuse wild flowers and natural vegetation while hiking. Especially if they are on vacation. I would like to encourage people to take pictures or buy books in the gift shop that have professional pictures all ready in them. -
Chris Martin 4/23/2020 11:56 AMI looked up on line in the challenge and read about plants like catnip and sunflowers etc for my area also joined the suport groupe for monarch butterflies. -
Chris Martin 4/22/2020 3:54 PMThe challenge to keep a habbit going beyond the time the ecochallenge is posted will be my biggest testimonial to saving the earth. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Chris Martin 4/22/2020 3:49 PMI helped a distraught neighbor with a major water leak. All waste materials were properly disposed of. The floor mopped and cleaned.