Julie Smith
4/04/2020 9:57 AM
i plan on supporting a local organic small business grocery store...The Rhubarb Market
Julie Smith
"Support and Sustain myself and others. Give daily gratitude for the earth, nature, and beauty."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO300minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO300minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO33conversationswith people
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UP TO15plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO60gallons of waterhave been saved
Julie's actions
Fresh Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 4 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.
Fresh Water
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Oceans
Support Organic Growing Methods
I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Julie Smith 4/11/2020 11:36 AMHelped my husband catch a bee swarm yesterday morning. Now we have 4 active hives.
This is swarming season. If you see one, contact the NCW Beekeeping Keeping association, and they'll help. Here is the contact information:
https://ncwbees.org/Swarms-
Jeanne Poirier 4/11/2020 8:23 PMBless all the bees - thanks Julie!
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Julie Smith 4/11/2020 11:32 AM11 eggs prior to 11 AM today. The girls are busy!-
Jeanne Poirier 4/11/2020 8:24 PMI sure have felt busy too!
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Julie Smith 4/11/2020 11:32 AM11 eggs gathered this morning from our hens. Prior to 11 AM! "11 by 11". -
Julie Smith 4/06/2020 8:55 PMSaw a wild turkey walking with a ringed neck pheasant. Spring is here.-
Jeanne Poirier 4/07/2020 7:45 PMI would love to see a pheasant again - the turkeys I do not care for, they are introduced game species and not native.
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Julie Smith 4/05/2020 7:53 AMLovely way to start Sunday morning....watching and listening to the Goldfinches, sparrows, and Chickadees outside my window at the bird feeders. The male Goldfinches look soooo handsome in their bright yellow!
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Brooklyn Holton 4/07/2020 8:42 AMThis has been the start to many of my mornings too! we have many quail and bunnies playing around also.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONOceans Support Organic Growing MethodsIt is often said that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” What is your response to that statement?
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Jeanne Poirier 4/04/2020 8:02 PMAmen - I love Sandi Bammer and the whole beautiful scene she has brought to our area with the Rhubarb Market. Long may she run!!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Use a Reusable Water BottleUsing the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed - both humans and wildlife - by this bottling process?
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Jeanne Poirier 4/04/2020 8:04 PMDon't think Nestle or others have successfully drained our local Washington water supply - PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong.
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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?
Julie Smith 4/04/2020 9:56 AMi have chosen to eat all meals outside if i am home and during daylight.-
Jeanne Poirier 4/04/2020 8:05 PMRight on! Is it nature appreciation or Walley world? Not sure if there is balance of both -
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Support PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Julie Smith 4/04/2020 9:55 AMI have spread native wildflower seed in my yard to attract and support the bees that live in our 3 hives. -
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?
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Jeanne Poirier 4/04/2020 8:06 PMGood for you to have social connection. I've no idea what a Marco Polo group would be like :)
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