kerstin taylor
4/27/2020 9:09 PM
I show my younger brother different ways he can help the planet. He and I take our walks together and practice environmentally friendly living as best as we can.
kerstin taylor
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 391 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO53minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO70minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO20disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO17conversationswith people
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UP TO27plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
kerstin's actions
Fresh Water
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Fresh Water
Water-Friendly Beauty Products
Avoid beauty products with micro beads or harsh chemicals that will feed into the ground and your water supply.
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!).
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.
People
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.
Forests
Plant Trees
I will plant 2 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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.
Forests
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Action Track: Earth Day Together!
Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations
I will spend 15 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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 3 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
Research Benefits of Biodiversity
I will spend at least 12 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.
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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kerstin taylor 4/27/2020 9:09 PMThis is probably my favorite challenge because now im addicted to looking at cute reusable water bottles and want to customize them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Research Benefits of BiodiversityHow can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local OrganizationsWhy is it important to support local organizations and businesses? How does it help to build a more resilient community?
kerstin taylor 4/27/2020 9:08 PMOur local organizations depend on us to support them! Without us, there isn't much they can do. Small organizations/businesses shape every society. They bring diversity and cultural influences. We have to support the smaller, along with the larger. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
kerstin taylor 4/26/2020 7:14 PMIt actually was not hard for me to switch to a reusable mug. Instead of daily coffee, I have about 4 cups of green tea a day. Switching to a reusable cup was actually a lot more convenient for me, because now I dont have to wash or dispose of a bunch of different tea cups. -
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?
kerstin taylor 4/26/2020 7:13 PMConnecting with others brings me a lot of comfort because I express how I'm doing and vent about my stress. Realistically I'm doing well so I love to hear from my friends and make sure they are doing okay during these times. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Earth Day Action: Share Eco TipsWhat environmentally friendly habit have you most recently implemented? How do you ensure that you are successful in creating or changing a habit?
kerstin taylor 4/26/2020 7:08 PMThe habit I have been practicing the most is definitely recycling. I did recycle before, but I have been doing it way more frequently and now it's just about a force of habit now and I am very proud of that. It feels good to know that something so small can have a great impact on the environment. I try to remind myself to be mindful of my actions everyday so I can make sure what I'm doing is directly having a negative impact on the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
kerstin taylor 4/23/2020 10:03 PMI did not plant trees but I took up planting flowers. To be more specific I bought two potted plants and I find a lot of joy in growing them. I get excited when I see that they are healthy and growing. I realized that I am becoming in touch with the process of life, and feel connected with God's creation. This reflects my spiritual connection. physically I love the clear air they provide and pretty scent. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
kerstin taylor 4/23/2020 10:00 PMSpending time outdoors allows me to be connected with my surroundings. I truly feel at peace when I'm out in nature just taking a walk. It makes me feel like all of my everyday problems are gone for the time being and I can just enjoy what is around me. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Leave No TraceEducator 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?
kerstin taylor 4/19/2020 9:49 PMThere isn't a specific area I think I need to work one more than others. However, I think the biggest issue that we all should work on as a whole is reducing how much pollution we put into our environment. I believe this because, climate change is a very big issue today and it is definitely increasing because of human activity. Small measures we can take that would have lasting impacts is, trying to car pool more and practicing the use of renewable energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Research a Wild AnimalWhat interesting facts did you learn about the animal you researched? What are some of your favorite things about this animal?
kerstin taylor 4/19/2020 9:43 PMThe animal I decided to research was the African lion. I choose this animal because it is my absolute favorite. I learned more about the biology behind them, like their average weight for each gender and mane size. The article I read also talked about the different ways they like to hunt and how much they take pride in being the alphas and extremely strong animals. They are overall so fierce, powerful, brave, loyal, and just so cool. All of the symbolism behind lions is very respectable.