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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Maggie Ostdahl

National Aquarium

"doing something good for the ocean, one day at a time"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 360 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    36
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    105
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    52
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    276
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Maggie's 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

People

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

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DAILY 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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Fresh Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Support Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


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    Maggie Ostdahl 4/29/2020 2:15 PM
    JUST FOR FUN: Did y'all know there is an International Dance Day? This is how I learned of that fact. https://twitter.com/SierraClub/status/1255599028315852803
    You are welcome.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience
    Why is it important to take care of pollinators?

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    Maggie Ostdahl 4/29/2020 2:08 PM
    Pollinators are critical to ecological health, not to mention our human food supply. I'm excited to plant bee balm and milkweed and other pollinator habitat!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife
    What interesting facts did you learn about the animal you researched? What are some of your favorite things about this animal?

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    Maggie Ostdahl 4/21/2020 9:08 AM
    Enjoyed learning more about the behavior and life histories of ospreys and bald eagles. I wanted to know more about these conservation success stories in general, and particularly because I now see them hunting around my new home - and I suspect they may have something to do with the occasional 'gift' of a fish head dropped in my yard. Love witnessing the food web in action!

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    Maggie Ostdahl 4/10/2020 6:52 AM
    i will work harder to pick up litter, safely, on my daily distancing dog walk!

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Fresh Water
    What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

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    Maggie Ostdahl 4/03/2020 12:34 PM
    I think water pollution, and water equity - in terms of access to fresh potable water - are more pressing issues than water scarcity in our area. However, we can all do our part to conserve water use, and letting it mellow is quite easy!