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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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kerstin taylor

Agents of Change

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 391 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    17
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    20
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    53
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    70
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    27
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    2.0
    trees
    planted

kerstin's actions

Action Track: Building Resilience

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 3 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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Action Track: Building Resilience

Research Benefits of Biodiversity

I will spend at least 12 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.

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Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations

I will spend 15 minutes researching local organizations and businesses in my community, then support one of them by writing a testimonial or positive review, ordering curbside, making a donation to my favorite nonprofit, or supporting them in another way.

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Forests

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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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

Forests

Plant Trees

I will plant 2 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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People

Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips

Through social media or on the Earth Day Ecochallenge feed, I will share my favorite environmentally friendly habit with my friends, even if it’s not an Earth Day action.

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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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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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Fresh Water

Water-Friendly Beauty Products

Avoid beauty products with micro beads or harsh chemicals that will feed into the ground and your water supply.

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Fresh Water

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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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?


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    kerstin taylor 4/27/2020 9:09 PM
    This is probably my favorite challenge because now im addicted to looking at cute reusable water bottles and want to customize them.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Research Benefits of Biodiversity
    How can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?

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    kerstin taylor 4/27/2020 9:09 PM
    I show my younger brother different ways he can help the planet. He and I take our walks together and practice environmentally friendly living as best as we can.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations
    Why is it important to support local organizations and businesses? How does it help to build a more resilient community?

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    kerstin taylor 4/27/2020 9:08 PM
    Our local organizations depend on us to support them! Without us, there isn't much they can do. Small organizations/businesses shape every society. They bring diversity and cultural influences. We have to support the smaller, along with the larger.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Forests Use a Reusable Mug
    Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?

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    kerstin taylor 4/26/2020 7:14 PM
    It actually was not hard for me to switch to a reusable mug. Instead of daily coffee, I have about 4 cups of green tea a day. Switching to a reusable cup was actually a lot more convenient for me, because now I dont have to wash or dispose of a bunch of different tea cups.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience 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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    kerstin taylor 4/26/2020 7:13 PM
    Connecting with others brings me a lot of comfort because I express how I'm doing and vent about my stress. Realistically I'm doing well so I love to hear from my friends and make sure they are doing okay during these times.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips
    What environmentally friendly habit have you most recently implemented? How do you ensure that you are successful in creating or changing a habit?

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    kerstin taylor 4/26/2020 7:08 PM
    The habit I have been practicing the most is definitely recycling. I did recycle before, but I have been doing it way more frequently and now it's just about a force of habit now and I am very proud of that. It feels good to know that something so small can have a great impact on the environment. I try to remind myself to be mindful of my actions everyday so I can make sure what I'm doing is directly having a negative impact on the environment. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Forests Plant Trees
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

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    kerstin taylor 4/23/2020 10:03 PM
    I did not plant trees but I took up planting flowers. To be more specific I bought two potted plants and I find a lot of joy in growing them. I get excited when I see that they are healthy and growing. I realized that I am becoming in touch with the process of life, and feel connected with God's creation. This reflects my spiritual connection. physically I love the clear air they provide and pretty scent. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Forests Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    kerstin taylor 4/23/2020 10:00 PM
    Spending time outdoors allows me to be connected with my surroundings. I truly feel at peace when I'm out in nature just taking a walk. It makes me feel like all of my everyday problems are gone for the time being and I can just enjoy what is around me.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife Leave No Trace
    Educator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?

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    kerstin taylor 4/19/2020 9:49 PM
    There isn't a specific area I think I need to work one more than others. However, I think the biggest issue that we all should work on as a whole is reducing how much pollution we put into our environment. I believe this because, climate change is a very big issue today and it is definitely increasing because of human activity. Small measures we can take that would have lasting impacts is, trying to car pool more and practicing the use of renewable energy. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife Research a Wild Animal
    What interesting facts did you learn about the animal you researched? What are some of your favorite things about this animal?

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    kerstin taylor 4/19/2020 9:43 PM
    The animal I decided to research was the African lion. I choose this animal because it is my absolute favorite. I learned more about the biology behind them, like their average weight for each gender and mane size. The article I read also talked about the different ways they like to hunt and how much they take pride in being the alphas and extremely strong animals. They are overall so fierce, powerful, brave, loyal, and just so cool. All of the symbolism behind lions is very respectable.