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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Ann Richard

TEAM SOUTHCOAST

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,180 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    public official or leader
    contacted
  • UP TO
    46
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    2,267
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    2,267
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    215
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    2.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    2.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    39
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    87
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Ann's actions

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 13 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Wildlife

Leave No Trace

I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Advocate For More Food Options

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options in my state and/or community.

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 0
DAILY ACTIONS

People

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 5 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community helping people who are most at need right now, including elderly and immunocompromised people, people without childcare, and people whose jobs have been affected by social distancing measures.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations

I will spend 30 minutes researching local organizations and businesses in my community, then support one of them by writing a testimonial or positive review, ordering curbside, making a donation to my favorite nonprofit, or supporting them in another way.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips

Through social media or on the Earth Day Ecochallenge feed, I will share my favorite environmentally friendly habit with my friends, even if it’s not an Earth Day action.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

People

Snail Mail

I will write by hand 5 letters or notes to family and friends and mail them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Write a Love Letter, Poem, or Song to Earth

I will express my love and gratitude for our Earth by writing a love letter, poem, or song to Earth.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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    Ann Richard 4/22/2020 8:58 AM
    I think this arugula is almost ready for me to eat a bit on a salad.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Volunteer in my Community
    How does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?

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    Ann Richard 4/22/2020 8:54 AM
    Being a part of a committee or helping with an event allows you to realize how important every person is in their community,  If everyone did their part then it would be much easier to help with all the environmental issues that are going on.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife Leave No Trace
    Educator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?

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    Ann Richard 4/22/2020 8:53 AM
    I think that it is important for everyone to know that everything they individually does matters.  Since we live on the coast and water is so important I think that is something that everyone here should think about, as well as food security.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations
    Why is it important to support local organizations and businesses? How does it help to build a more resilient community?

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    Ann Richard 4/21/2020 3:42 PM
    Buying local for produce and goods is so much better for each community.  Whether it is learning who your farmer is that grew your lettuce or who created that wonderful ceramic bowl, it is SO important.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Spend Time Outside
    Rachel 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?

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    Ann Richard 4/20/2020 8:45 AM
    I don't know what I would do if I couldn't take a walk everyday or at least go outside in my yard or neighborhood.  I think it is so important to just stop and listen to the birds in the yard.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Advocate For More Food Options
    What efforts would help food insecure regions have access to local, seasonal foods?

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    Ann Richard 4/20/2020 8:44 AM
    I think that planting more community gardens and allotments would be a great way to start.  Also having more school gardens so students learn about what to grow at school and then go home and want to plant something.

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    Ann Richard 4/16/2020 8:21 AM
    Making sure I log in and get some work done as well with my tea.

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    Ann Richard 4/16/2020 8:18 AM

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    Ann Richard 4/15/2020 2:49 PM
    About to join the Sustainability Committee Zoom meeting for the town.  I hope we get some new team members.

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    Ann Richard 4/07/2020 12:48 PM
    I planted so many seeds today!  I can't wait to see them all.