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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Mary White

Saratoga Springs Public Library

"To care for our World and Natural Resources in an active manner, and share knowledge I may acquire with others."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 313 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    6.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    27
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    15
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    30
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    33
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Mary's actions

Forests

Plant Trees

I will plant 1 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 4 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

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!).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Forests

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 6 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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DAILY ACTIONS

People

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Mary White 4/30/2020 8:33 AM
    We could do this on a smaller basis, regularly!!! Think of the long term impact we'd have!

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    Mary White 4/27/2020 7:41 AM
    Hit the jackpot today in trash pickup!  15 bottles and cans and misc. pieces of trash!  A neighbor family thanked me!

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    Mary White 4/23/2020 9:53 AM
    The winds are blowing lots of trash around out here in Greenfield.  Wearing gloves and carrying a bag sure helps with picking trash up! Amount of beer cans and soda bottles spotted is saddening.

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    Mary White 4/18/2020 9:40 AM
    Had a great walk yesterday!  Saw lots of squirrels and 2 male blue jays! Picked up beer and soda cans for the trash.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Fresh Water Eco-friendly Gardening
    What are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.

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    Mary White 4/13/2020 12:43 PM
    Flooding of small streams, drainage areas plugged by trash or unraked leaves and branches.

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      Mary White 4/30/2020 8:36 AM
      Standing water can bring mosquitos. Try to keep water flowing by raking  and removing blockages.  Look into building a bat house.  Bats eat mosquitos!

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    Mary White 4/13/2020 12:24 PM
    Took a long walk yesterday and picked up a lot of trash!  Will wear gloves next time! Saw many different birds and trees.  I know oaks, maples, and can guess on a few other trees. Noticed that the sun has "shifted" more to the northern sky. Asked a few passing neighbors if they were doing okay-