Heathers Sturgill
9/24/2018 5:27 PM
More aware of the disrepair when I walk. I see litter, graffiti, filth.
Heathers Sturgill
"Do better."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 443 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO16minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO240minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO960minutesspent exercising
Heathers's actions
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
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.
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 30 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 10 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
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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Heathers Sturgill 10/15/2018 12:31 PMYou! Yes, you, the person reading this. You are awesome! Keep up the good work! -
Heathers Sturgill 10/09/2018 1:26 PMSpotted three shopping carts on my lunchtime walk. Still an improvement over this summer, but also a sign there is still camping happening in Dairy Creek Park. Not my ideal nature walk.-
Heathers Sturgill 10/10/2018 2:10 PMI should! I always want to and with the privacy hedge gone, it is usually empty. -
Jennifer Nelson 10/09/2018 2:41 PMDo you ever walk over at Fir Lawn Cemetery? I used to walk there when I worked at the NRCS office near you.
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Heathers Sturgill 10/07/2018 8:27 PMPreventing food waste is difficult when my children won't eat a variety of foods. We can't live only only potatoes, cucumbers and tomatoes! How can I get them to eat more kids of food? -
Heathers Sturgill 10/07/2018 8:26 PMSpent the morning talking with my oldest son about rain forest protection and sustainable farming, all because he asked where palm oil comes from. I hadn't even thought about it, now I'm reading labels to see what has palm oil in it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
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Jennifer Nelson 9/25/2018 4:02 PMI also tend to meet and greet more people when on foot. It makes me feel more part of a community.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Forage for My FoodAmongst the motivations for foraging are: a source of food; means of income; connecting with nature; cultural tradition; or transmitting "local ecological knowledge, and a means for stewarding local and native plant populations" (McLain et al. 2012, 13). Which of these would be your chief motivation and why?
Heathers Sturgill 9/24/2018 5:26 PMLearning about plants should make nature more tangible, whether I forage or observe,-
Jennifer Nelson 9/25/2018 4:03 PMMostly I forage to prevent food waste. Some many apple and pear trees in my neighborhood are under-harvested and the windfall rots on the ground.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Keep a Nature JournalWhat natural gifts are you grateful for?
Heathers Sturgill 9/24/2018 5:25 PMI love nature and I understand we need to share it, but we need to be thoughtful of all nature users. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Heathers Sturgill 9/24/2018 5:24 PMWoohoo! I love meeting that can be held while walking. Let's chat!-
Jennifer Nelson 9/25/2018 4:03 PMMaybe we will plan a walking date for the EcoChallenge team members on the downtown campus!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Heathers Sturgill 9/24/2018 5:23 PMI want to help protect a beautiful natural world for my children, but I don't want to be a wacko. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Heathers Sturgill 9/24/2018 5:21 PMI find it hard to balance having fresh food available and making sure it doesn't go to waste. I am so busy - how can I easily do better?-
Diane Overstreet 10/09/2018 1:00 PMIf the veggies have been in the fridge too long, I cut them up and freeze them for soup later. -
Jennifer Nelson 9/25/2018 4:05 PMI face a similar struggle Heather. Signing up for Imperfect Produce increased how much I have on hand, but I find I don't manage it as well as I should. Prepping my food as soon as it comes in (cleaning, paring, chopping etc) helps make meals easier and more likely to happen. Having a plan helps too and with a plan, I can try new recipes so that makes it exciting. I wish I had more freezer space or time to try canning. When veggies are close to the end of their life, I often make soup as well. It's an easy lunch!
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