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Welcome to Earth Day Ecochallenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Earth Day Ecochallenge expert in no time!

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Earth Day Ecochallenge
April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Stacy Teller

Mid Willamette Earth Challenge

"Take action to reduce my carbon footprint, contribution to stormwater pollution, and help protect our natural environment. "

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 516 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    12
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    195
    minutes
    spent learning

Stacy's actions

Climate

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

Action Track: Building Resilience

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 1 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

Climate

Consider Electric Vehicles

Explore the benefits, incentives & features of electric & plug-in vehicles with 'Go Electric Oregon'!

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People

Tune into Waste Matter Radio

Join in as Waste Matters on the Air explores how our local United Way is directing unsold goods from big retailers into the hands of the needy. April 9th at 1PM.

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Fresh Water

Find Your Watershed

We all know our street address and the name of our county, but do you know your watershed? Get better acquainted with your local geography by going on a watershed fact-finding mission!

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Wildlife

Research a Wild Animal

I will spend at least 15 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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Climate

Watch an Environmental Documentary

Stream at least 1 environmental documentary while at home to learn about current environmental issues. Ideas Streaming on Netflix: Our Planet, Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret, Minimalism, Mission Blue, Chasing Coral.

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Climate

Nature Color Wheel Activity

Explore your backyard to create a natural color wheel. How many colors can you find? Snap a shot and share your photo on social media. Tag us #earthchallenge2020

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Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 2 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.

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Fresh Water

Clean Streams Activity Booklet

Be a Clean Streams Superhero! Download & print this free activity booklet from the City of Salem to learn more about our local watershed and the actions we can take to protect it!

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Pledge to Protect Streams & Rivers

​You can do a lot of small, practical things to make a big difference in protecting streams and rivers. Take this pledge from the City of Salem and start taking steps towards improving our water resources!

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Walking Water Learning Activity

Water is essential for all life. Learn more about how it moves with this cool experiment. I will complete the Walking Water Activity with my children to teach them how water moves through porous surfaces (and to have fun while learning about science).

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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?

  • 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?
    Stacy Teller's avatar
    Stacy Teller 4/27/2020 2:20 PM
    Connecting with people right now is vital - whether it is through text, video chat, or on the phone. Reaching out and connecting can help us feel not so alone and isolated. It reminds us that we are all in this together and that we still have friends and family that care about us. And helps others feel cared for as well, when someone checks in on how they are doing. I talk to at least one person outside my home, but usually more, each day. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate Earth Day Action: Write a Love Letter, Poem, or Song to Earth
    What are you grateful for about our planet? Share what you created or your general thoughts of love and gratitude with everyone else!
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    Stacy Teller 4/23/2020 9:16 AM
    For Earth Day my 7-year-old daughter wrote a poem for the Earth:
    Roses are red,
    You are green and blue,
    We like you.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate Watch an Environmental Documentary
    Which documentary did you watch?
    Stacy Teller's avatar
    Stacy Teller 4/02/2020 9:53 PM
    I watched a few episodes of Our Planet, which is a really beautiful look at nature and wildlife, as well as touching on issues facing different species leading to population decreases. I plan on watching more suggestions on the list!
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