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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Tara Parsons

Friends of PS 165 NYC

"To help myself and my family become more eco-minded!"

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    185
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    spent learning

Tara's actions

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate

Local Climate Issues

I will spend at least 15 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

COMPLETED
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.

UNCOMPLETED
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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

I will spend at least 15 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

People

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 2 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

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    Tara Parsons 4/30/2020 4:20 PM
    I enjoyed the challenge and so did our family! My kids are already environmentally friendly!

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    Tara Parsons 4/30/2020 4:20 PM
    I enjoyed the challenge and so did our family! My kids are already environmentally friendly!

  • Tara Parsons's avatar
    Tara Parsons 4/30/2020 4:20 PM
    I enjoyed the challenge and so did our family! My kids are already environmentally friendly!

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    Tara Parsons 4/30/2020 4:20 PM
    I enjoyed the challenge and so did our family! My kids are already environmentally friendly!

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    Tara Parsons 4/21/2020 6:52 PM
    Today my daughters and I planted herbs and vegetables on our rooftop!