Stephanie McDougall Niemi
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 412 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO29meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO120minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO140pieces of litterpicked up
Stephanie's actions
Climate
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
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.
People
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 3 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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Wildlife
Petitions
I will find and sign publicly available petitions tat advocate for animal and habitat conservation
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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Stephanie McDougall Niemi 4/24/2020 10:13 AMMy husband and I went to York River state park and did a 6-ish mile hike! -
Stephanie McDougall Niemi 4/18/2020 8:32 AMToday I cleaned up the waterfront by my building!-
Stephanie McDougall Niemi 4/18/2020 8:35 AM
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Stephanie McDougall Niemi 4/13/2020 1:21 PMToday I picked up enough trash to fill a grocery bag! -
Stephanie McDougall Niemi 4/11/2020 5:35 PMToday I picked up enough litter around my neighborhood to fill one grocery bag. -
Stephanie McDougall Niemi 4/11/2020 5:34 PMI signed 2 petitions, one petitioning China to end their wet markets, and another to block a famous Chinese YouTuber who is known for eating animals alive. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Keep My Community CleanHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Stephanie McDougall Niemi 4/11/2020 5:29 PMWhen a person becomes involved in solving the problems in their community, they have a greater sense of belonging to that community. Additionally, making a sacrifice of time or resources for the betterment of a community really helps that individual become a part of what makes it so great.-
Stephanie McDougall Niemi 4/13/2020 1:31 PMAdditionally, I really like doing what is right and 'being the change' I want to see. Plus, it makes my neighborhood look better.
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