

Maggie Ostdahl
"doing something good for the ocean, one day at a time"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 360 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO36pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO105minutesspent learning
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UP TO52meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO276gallons of waterhave 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!).
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.
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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.
Fresh Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Fresh Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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.
Participant Feed
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Maggie Ostdahl 4/29/2020 2:15 PMJUST 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 QUESTIONAction Track: Building ResilienceWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Maggie Ostdahl 4/29/2020 2:08 PMPollinators 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 QUESTIONWildlifeWhat interesting facts did you learn about the animal you researched? What are some of your favorite things about this animal?
Maggie Ostdahl 4/21/2020 9:08 AMEnjoyed 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! -
Maggie Ostdahl 4/10/2020 6:52 AMi will work harder to pick up litter, safely, on my daily distancing dog walk!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh WaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Maggie Ostdahl 4/03/2020 12:34 PMI 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!