Maggie Ostdahl
4/29/2020 2:08 PM
Pollinators are critical to ecological health, not to mention our human food supply. I'm excited to plant bee balm and milkweed and other pollinator habitat!
Maggie Ostdahl
"doing something good for the ocean, one day at a time"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 360 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO276gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO52meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO105minutesspent learning
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UP TO36pieces of litterpicked up
Maggie's 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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
People
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.
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.
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!).
Fresh Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Fresh Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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 60 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.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Maggie Ostdahl 4/29/2020 2:15 PMJUST FOR FUN: Did y'all know there is an International Dance Day? This is how I learned of that fact. https://twitter.com/SierraClub/status/1255599028315852803
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Support PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Research a Wild AnimalWhat interesting facts did you learn about the animal you researched? What are some of your favorite things about this animal?
Maggie Ostdahl 4/21/2020 9:08 AMEnjoyed learning more about the behavior and life histories of ospreys and bald eagles. I wanted to know more about these conservation success stories in general, and particularly because I now see them hunting around my new home - and I suspect they may have something to do with the occasional 'gift' of a fish head dropped in my yard. Love witnessing the food web in action! -
Maggie Ostdahl 4/10/2020 6:52 AMi will work harder to pick up litter, safely, on my daily distancing dog walk!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Conserve Toilet WaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Maggie Ostdahl 4/03/2020 12:34 PMI think water pollution, and water equity - in terms of access to fresh potable water - are more pressing issues than water scarcity in our area. However, we can all do our part to conserve water use, and letting it mellow is quite easy!