Virginia Hoffman
4/20/2020 8:33 AM
Our fruit production depends on them--they're vital--and the use of neonicotinoid pesticides is attacking them. I want to be sure my yard is a bee-friendly space.
Virginia Hoffman
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 600 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO85minutesspent learning
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UP TO880minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO880minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO94conversationswith people
Virginia's actions
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.
Wildlife
Research Benefits of Biodiversity
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.
Wildlife
Research a Wild Animal
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).
Action Track: Building Resilience
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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
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 QUESTIONWildlife Support PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
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Liz Wimmer 4/27/2020 9:54 AMHave you planted any bee-friendly plants this spring and do you have any recommendations?
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Virginia Hoffman 4/12/2020 1:59 PMIt helps me feel connected, part of a team.-
Liz Wimmer 4/15/2020 8:02 AMWe're glad to have you on the Illinois Green Team - hope you're enjoying the Ecochallenge!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Research Benefits of BiodiversityHow can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?
Virginia Hoffman 4/11/2020 1:41 PMIt seems that the best thing we humans can do is to counteract the threats for which we are responsible: climate change (alternative energy), pollution, etc. I will look in to household composting. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience 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?
Virginia Hoffman 4/09/2020 3:21 PMWorking in the garden is so peaceful and absorbing, and it provides the satisfaction of watching past year's labors bear fruit. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Connect While Social DistancingHow does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?
Virginia Hoffman 4/09/2020 9:09 AMIt is very grounding, brings a sense of peace, allows me to put down my own worries and replace them with the interesting things other people are thinking about. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Research a Wild AnimalWhat interesting facts did you learn about the animal you researched? What are some of your favorite things about this animal?
Virginia Hoffman 4/07/2020 12:20 PMI researched the NC black bear. Now the covid 19 sequester feels a bit like hibernation. :)
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Virginia Hoffman 4/07/2020 12:18 PMI appreciate that this exercise is widening my awareness during the pandemic.