Roger Sandhoefner

Join this one hour webinar on invasive species, produced by the Sustainability Leadership Presentation Series. John Carbaugh, an Assistant Professor from Hastings College, will discuss how invasive species impacts ecosystems and human society.

Help the Omaha-Metro Area compete against more than 160 cities across the globe for the title of "the most biodiverse city" during the City Nature Challenge on Friday, April 24th through Monday, April 27th! As a community, we will explore the great outdoors in search of as many plant and animal species as we can find and record our observations using mobile devices. Participate is easy! All you have to do: 1. Find wildlife. It can be any plant, animal, fungi, slime mold or other evidence of life, such as scat, fur, tracks, shells, and carcasses found anywhere in the Omaha Metro Area 2. Take a picture of what you find. Be sure to note the location of the plant or critter. 3. Share your observations. Upload your findings through iNaturalist. Download the free iNaturalist app on Apple's App Store or Google Play for Android. https://www.inaturalist.org/

Attend at least 30 minutes of the virtual Earth Day Omaha celebration. Events from yoga, trivia, awards, and demonstrations. See the schedule and more information at the link.

Read the MCC 2019 Sustainability Annual Report. It can be found under the 'About' tile on the MCC Sustainability website-www.mccneb.edu/sustainability

Showering uses about 25 gallons of water, on average. I will make an effort to take shorter, more efficient showers, as well as using them sparingly since I'm home alone anyway. Plus it gives you that nice, natural musk.

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!).

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.

If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will replace 7 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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.