Allie Tilson
"Challenging each other is how we progress and continue our education. The points and teamwork are just an added bonus. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 405 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO93conversationswith people
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UP TO205minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,065minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,065minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Allie's 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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Research Local Climate Issues
I will spend at least 10 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.
People
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
People
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 2 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 10 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.
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 10 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
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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Allie Tilson 4/08/2020 2:42 PMMany of these challenges are just a great way to relax and reflect. Very much needed during this time. -
Allie Tilson 4/02/2020 12:51 PMThere are not enough local climate change issues to read about for daily challenge!-
Allie Tilson 4/07/2020 6:04 AMThese are amazing! Thank you Maggie! -
Maggie Ostdahl 4/03/2020 12:45 PMooh! I can send links! here are a few
Sea-level rise projections for Chesapeake Bay: https://www.umces.edu/sea-level-rise-projections or https://www.usgs.gov/centers/cba/science/sea-level-rise-and-chesapeake-bay
Urban Heat Island effect / climate (in)equity: https://cnsmaryland.org/interactives/summer-2019/code-red/neighborhood-heat-inequality.html
Climate change and fisheries: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/new-england-mid-atlantic/climate/climate-change-northeast-us-shelf-ecosystem
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Allie Tilson 4/01/2020 12:45 PMI am love reading about all of these diverse actions!