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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Forests
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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Oceans
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a trash pickup at a local river or beach that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.
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Oceans
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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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!).
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Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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Wildlife
Leave No Trace
I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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Fresh Water
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 03 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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My Monday morning sea turtle nesting survey team found our first loggerhead nest in Cocoa Beach this morning! Picked up trash along the way too---not too bad during this social distancing era.
Spent Earth Day picking up trash on Melbourne Beach, Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary, Merritt Island (a new spot for me), & Kelly Park on Merritt Island waiting for the SpaceX launch.
Picked up trash along another segment of the Eau Gallie Causeway today. Found beaucoup cans and plastic & glass bottles stuck throughout the rocks. I recycled those. Beautiful day!
Explored the Cruickshank Sanctuary in Rockledge for the first time. Nice little two mile trail. One Scrub Jay made it all worthwhile, letting me get within a couple of feet of him.
I love this place. The birds, gophers and nature there is very much Florida scrub! I saw a great horned owl nest there last year... and an osprey nest too. The scrub jays are extra sweet. I'm glad you found this little treasure.
Spent 2 hours cleaning up trash on the north side of the Eau Gallie Causeway in Melbourne, FL & didn't seem to make a dent in it. I probably only covered 100'.
Marjie Wolfe 4/08/2020 7:55 PMI love Linear trail. Thanks for gathering trash, this park does tend to stay on the clean side, and I like it has trash cans we can use along the way.
