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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Shanna Myers

Murraysmith

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 246 TOTAL

participant impact

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    1.0
    advocacy action
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    7.0
    conversations
    with people
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    8.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    110
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    50
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    10
    pieces of litter
    picked up

Shanna'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.

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Action Track: Building Resilience

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 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

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 8 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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

People

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 1 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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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.

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Wildlife

Research a Wild Animal

I will spend at least 15 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

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

Wildlife

Support Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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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

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
    Action Track: Building Resilience Volunteer in my Community
    How does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?

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    Shanna Myers 4/27/2020 11:48 AM
    I feel less guilty to be outside around others when it is for something essential, in this case volunteering with Gleaners to provide food to people who struggle to afford enough food. I have gotten to know other volunteers, and have enjoyed this time.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
    Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

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    Shanna Myers 4/27/2020 11:46 AM
    When the washer and dryer finally die they will be replaced with more energy efficient models. I can also switch to buying LED light bulbs as my current bulbs begin to die. Better insulation and/or more panes to the windows could also make a large difference.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Forests Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    Shanna Myers 4/07/2020 9:13 AM
    Become more aware of surroundings, and spending time nature is practically guaranteed to improve mood

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    Shanna Myers 4/03/2020 3:33 PM
    I am challenged by the nice weather - makes me want to be outside instead of inside working on documents! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People Connect While Social Distancing
    How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?

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    Shanna Myers 4/02/2020 8:44 PM
    yes :) (apparently my update is too short)