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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Izzy Wang

Garfield Greendogs

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 362 TOTAL

participant impact

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    7.0
    conversations
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    1.0
    documentary
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  • UP TO
    170
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    315
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    255
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Izzy's actions

Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations

I will spend 60 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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Action Track: Earth Day Together!

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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Action Track: Earth Day Together!

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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Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

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People

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community helping people who are most at need right now, including elderly and immunocompromised people, people without childcare, and people whose jobs have been affected by social distancing measures.

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Climate

Local Climate Issues

I will spend at least 30 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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People

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 60 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

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Action Track: Building Resilience

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 3 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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Action Track: Building Resilience

Research Benefits of Biodiversity

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.

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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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Action Track: Building Resilience

Support Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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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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    Izzy Wang 4/15/2020 10:22 AM
    i just read a climate change in the Pacific Northwest overview and the very scientific descriptions of sea level rise and destruction of livable salmon habitat definitely increased my sense of urgency and makes me want to shout it from the rooftops every day. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Research Benefits of Biodiversity
    How can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?

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    Izzy Wang 4/14/2020 6:38 PM
    I can plant pollinator-friendly plants in my yard and create a safe space for backyard buddies (frogs, birds, snakes, mice, etc.). I can also advocate for the protection and proper introduction of larger species by calling representatives and lobbying Olympia. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People Spend Time Outside
    Rachel 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?

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    Izzy Wang 4/14/2020 11:21 AM
    This has been more than true for me. I have grown in countless ways and discovered thousands of things about myself after spending quality time in the great outdoors. Personally, I believe that the natural world holds the keys to many of our most primal secrets, and is host to a powerful energy that binds us to the Earth. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People 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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    Izzy Wang 4/13/2020 8:45 PM
    Overall, I'm a relatively independent person in that I can be happy spending long periods of time alone. Even so, I find myself wanting to be with other people, whether that means talking about life, having a spontaneous adventure, or just sitting in silence. Connecting with others and bouncing ideas of each other gives me a sense of perspective for the experiences of worlds beyond my own. This is especially helpful in times like these, where my inner world is all-consuming. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Forests Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    Izzy Wang 4/13/2020 8:38 PM
    Spending time outdoors, especially when the weather is really nice, makes me appreciate the natural world and my easy access to it so much! Even just sitting in the sun and taking deep breaths fills me with an indescribable gratitude for the place, the time, and the stillness. It also makes me think of all the people and cultures, the lives and the experiences the land has witnessed and will continue to witness long after I am gone. Deep peace
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Support Pollinators
    Why is it important to take care of pollinators?

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    Izzy Wang 4/08/2020 10:20 PM
    Because they are so so essential to our food systems and ecosystems! I learned that flies, birds, bats, and beetles are equally important pollinators as bees and butterflies. Also, flies are attracted to stinky smelling flowers ONLY!!

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    Izzy Wang 4/08/2020 8:18 PM
    ok??! Trying to stay active and mindful in stress-filled times :]