Lisa Tharp
10/24/2018 2:38 PM
I always try to leave a camp site cleaner than I found it. I pick up items that were there before I arrived. Just seems to be the curteous thing to do.
Lisa Tharp
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO203pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO400milestraveled by bus
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UP TO400milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO200minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO400minutesspent exercising
Lisa's actions
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 40 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 20.34 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureEducator 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Lisa Tharp 10/23/2018 6:49 PMI hear the birds and other forest creatures when walking in my neighborhood. I live in the country with lots of trees. There are a variety of birds, including owls, crows, hawks, ducks, geese and turkeys. Along with deer, elk, moose, porcupine, coyote and who knows what else. I love knowing that the animals are around even if I don't see them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Lisa Tharp 10/23/2018 6:46 PMEven a brief walk helps to keep me awake. I love looking at the world around me whether in the city or country. Sometimes a walk is what I need to reflect on a problem or situation. My body just feels better in general after even a short walk. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationThe US spends roughly 20% of its federal budget on defense. In contrast, 2% goes to education, 20% goes to social security and 3% goes to transportation infrastructure. Do these numbers surprise you at all? Why or why not?
Lisa Tharp 10/23/2018 6:43 PMNot surprised. However, I would prefer that the numbers were more equitable between the areas.