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
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow 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 QUESTIONSimplicity Go for a Daily WalkFresh 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 QUESTIONTransportation Use Public TransitThe 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.