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April 1 - April 30, 2020
Shayne Magdoff's avatar

Shayne Magdoff

NCW Sustainable Community

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 362 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    2,671
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    3.0
    trees
    planted
  • UP TO
    2,731
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Shayne's actions

Forests

Plant Trees

I will plant 3 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
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

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY 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 120 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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  • Shayne Magdoff's avatar
    Shayne Magdoff 4/29/2020 2:48 PM
    The garden is planted, yeah!

    • Jeanne Poirier's avatar
      Jeanne Poirier 4/29/2020 7:12 PM
      Good on you!  May it all flourish and nourish you at just the right time. :)

  • Shayne Magdoff's avatar
    Shayne Magdoff 4/25/2020 1:59 PM
    It was unusual today - never thought about birding.  But there are so many birds around, singing different songs - so now I am curious, at least to find out which birds seem to like the environment around our home.  I guess it is as they say, live and learn. Although I learn something new everyday.

    • Jeanne Poirier's avatar
      Jeanne Poirier 4/25/2020 7:41 PM
      My guess is the population of birds will increase and shift with the migration.  We do live in an amazing birding area - so good on you.  I love seeing the coming/going of birds, butteries - ENJOY! 

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    Shayne Magdoff 4/20/2020 5:34 PM
    One thing I notice as I spend my time outside, is that I can hear all types of birds singing.  I can actually hear them from inside my bedroom in the  morning, but don't know the kind of bird.  Now I can look over to the melodious sound.

    • Kevin Kane's avatar
      Kevin Kane 4/21/2020 9:07 PM
      So many birds nesting in.m my front yard which is not all that big.  4 different species.


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    Shayne Magdoff 4/18/2020 4:37 PM
    Spending lots of time outside - working in the garden to prepare for plantings.  And let's not forget all the weeding that has to be done first!
    But ..... it is a great way to be outside in the sun!

    • Sue Kane's avatar
      Sue Kane 4/19/2020 5:20 PM
      Hey Shayne - Happy Planting and Weeding!

    • Jeanne Poirier's avatar
      Jeanne Poirier 4/18/2020 7:39 PM
      My foot has new pain I've never had before after the intensive weeding on rockery yesterday - whew.  Must learn to pace the work - all kinds!  Good to hear from you Shayne!!  Good on you for planting anything beautiful to look at &/or eat!!

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    Shayne Magdoff 4/10/2020 11:56 AM
    It has luckily been easy to be outside.  Lots to do and the weather has been beautiful.  Did anyone see the Pink Moon the other night?  It was lovely.

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    Shayne Magdoff 4/03/2020 1:54 PM
    I have participated in several eco challenges and have actually put lots of practices in place that have become habits.  However, each challenge seems to provide many one time challenges that do offer new activities and perspective.