Cay Tolson
4/22/2020 5:43 AM
I am taking more walks in prospect park, and so I am noticing more details in the park around me, plus how the park changes as the seasons change and we get more into the spring.
Cay Tolson
"To support the earth, my community and BUGS! "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 731 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15conversationswith people
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UP TO18meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO490minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO470minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO18poundswaste composted
Cay's actions
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.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
People
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
Food
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Create a
In Philadelphia, artists have banded together to create beautiful posters with messages of hope and solidarity. The People’s Paper Project of Philadelphia is working with local building and business owners to print and exhibit the posters on walls and closed storefronts. Let’s do the same in NYC!
People
Support A Sharing Economy
To reduce my consumption and waste and support my community, I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
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.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Support A Sharing EconomyWhat are the benefits of a sharing economy? How could a sharing economy change the dynamics you have with friends, family and/or neighbors?
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Cay Tolson 4/19/2020 8:00 AMToday is a beautiful day to get outside and take a walk and get some Vitamin D - don't forget your mask! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Spend Time OutsideRachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
Cay Tolson 4/17/2020 7:14 AMI know that when I walk in Prospect Park, I feel better - mentally and physically! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Cay Tolson 4/16/2020 1:09 PMI love composting because it makes me feel good since my kitchen trashcan fills up so much more slowly! The challenge is helping my family members remember to put everything in the right bin. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
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Cay Tolson 4/15/2020 5:47 AMThere is a great article in today's NY Times (https://www.nytimes.com/article/expiration-dates-coronavirus.html) about expiration dates for food. Check it out! -
Cay Tolson 4/13/2020 1:04 PMI've been sewing masks and cloth napkins to send to friends and relatives. Using my fabric "stash" to make something useful feels great! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Connect While Social DistancingHow does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?
Cay Tolson 4/11/2020 7:30 AMI try to call my sister in Virginia when I go out for a walk. It's a great way to stay healthy, both mentally and physically!-
Amelia Lawrence 4/15/2020 6:53 AMConnecting with my friends and family through facetime and zoom helps me know that they are ok and safe and also lets me be alone together!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Cay Tolson 4/11/2020 7:29 AMPeople in richer countries generally have more money to buy more meat. Those economies also produce more meat. Eating meet is bad for our environment because of how many fossil fuels are used in the production and distribution of meat. This article (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/04/30/dining/climate-change-food-eating-habits.html) has a great chart on the greenhouse gas impact of different meats.