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
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- 443 Total
Participant Impact
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up to16minutesbeing mindful
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up to960minutesspent exercising
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up to240minutesspent outdoors
Heathers's Actions
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.
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.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
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.
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.
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Feed
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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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