Caroline Boykin

GSU's GeoWarriors

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participant impact

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advocacy action

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lightbulb

replaced
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20

minutes

spent learning
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200

minutes

spent outdoors
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180

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not spent in front of a screen
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public official or leader

contacted

Caroline'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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Research a Wild Animal

I will spend at least 10 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

Climate

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Advocate For More Food Options

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options in my state and/or community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 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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DAILY ACTIONS

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Forests Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

Caroline Boykin 4/30/2020 10:58 AM

I chose the walking trail that leads to the Ogeechee River in my neighborhood that i have never been on, it is a part of a hunt club, but i got permission to walk down on the trail. It was amazing, the trail was better maintained than the community lot trail. It was really peaceful, and i really enjoyed getting to see a new part of my neighborhood, since i live in such a rural area it can feel like i have seen everything there is to see.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate Choose LED Bulbs

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?

Caroline Boykin 4/03/2020 10:09 AM

I can walk or bike places when there are places close enough where i do not need to drive.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Advocate For More Food Options

What efforts would help food insecure regions have access to local, seasonal foods?

Caroline Boykin 4/01/2020 6:49 AM

I believe subsidizing healthy foods, and making sure that soup kitchens and homeless shelters receive subsidies for these foods will help gain more equal access to nutritious foods. I also brought up to Georgia's governor that keeping healthy foods in schools and nursing homes will fight against food inequalities.

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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?

Caroline Boykin 4/01/2020 6:44 AM

I researched the gray fox. This animal is native to Georgia, and lives mostly in forests. They live in forests in order to hide from predators. I enjoyed learning about how many babies they have at one time, that they are territorial, and what they eat and what eats them.

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