Kathleen Flannery

High Meadow-Hudson Valley

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participant impact

UP TO

80

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

6.0

trees

planted
UP TO

24

conversations

with people

Kathleen's actions

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

Oceans

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Oceans

Support Organic Growing Methods

I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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Fresh Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

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

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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!).

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Wildlife

Support Pollinators

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

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Forests

Plant Trees

I will plant 6 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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Forests

Replace paper product

I will stop using paper napkins, replacing them with cloth. This will cut down on paper waste and reduce my contribution to landfill.

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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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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.

Kathleen Flannery 4/22/2020 8:05 PM

In recent years we've experienced flooding and drought.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Forests Plant Trees

How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

Kathleen Flannery 4/21/2020 7:56 PM

It was good to be outside simply because it's peaceful and the fresh air feels good. Knowing what I planted is good for the earth is good for my spiritual health.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife Support Pollinators

Why is it important to take care of pollinators?

Kathleen Flannery 4/10/2020 5:30 PM

Obviously, we need pollinators in order to have food for humans and other animals. Pollinators also provide beauty.

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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?

Kathleen Flannery 4/10/2020 5:27 PM

I learned the difference between red and gray fox. Gray fox can climb trees! Red fox marte for life.

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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?

Kathleen Flannery 4/09/2020 3:24 PM

This is so important. I'm surprised and pleased to see it here.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Oceans Support Organic Growing Methods

It is often said that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” What is your response to that statement?

Kathleen Flannery 4/09/2020 3:22 PM

I buy organic when I can because it's better for my family and me. This is a good reminder that organic is better for the earth too.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Oceans Smart Seafood Choices

Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?

Kathleen Flannery 4/08/2020 6:35 PM

I never thought to find out where fish were from before buying. I will pay attention to that from now on.

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