Robin VanderRoest
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO24more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO675minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO630minutesspent exercising
Robin's actions
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Participant Feed
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Robin VanderRoest 10/13/2018 7:38 AMNow that I’m paying attention to the length of my showers, I find that I’m also paying attention to how I use water throughout the day - doing laundry, washing dishes, etc - and trying to use less. -
Robin VanderRoest 10/08/2018 6:04 AMWell. Today I totally failed at the 5-minute shower. My mind wandered, and before I knew it, time was more than up. Clearly, I need to be present in order to meet this challenge! -
Robin VanderRoest 10/05/2018 10:10 AMToday, Bernie (our beagle) and I visited a local nature preserve. We regularly visit several preserves in our area, but this one was new to us. Mostly wooded (which was nice, since it protected us somewhat from a steady rain), but some open spaces too. In a few more weeks, the colors will be spectacular! -
Robin VanderRoest 10/04/2018 2:17 PMOne of the nature challenges involves supporting local pollinators. Last year, we planted several milkweed plants in our yard, along with butterfly-friendly plants. We raised a couple monarch butterflies last year, and a dozen or so this year: my friend took most of the caterpillars we found, and I took a few (she has young kids who were fascinated by the caterpillar - chrysalis - butterfly transformation). It was exciting to see the milkweed plants survive the winter, and then to see the monarchs showing up again. And best of all was releasing the new monarchs, as they emerged from their chrysalises!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Robin VanderRoest 10/03/2018 5:02 AMToday was the first time I timed my shower - and I was surprised to find it was under five minutes. Before I plan next steps, I will make sure this wasn't an anomaly! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How can we start shifting from a meat-focused food culture to a more plant-based one?
Robin VanderRoest 10/02/2018 8:25 AMWhy do we in North America eat more meat than others? With no research, I wonder if it is at least partly due to habit and advertising. There is also a sense that cooking without meat requires more planning, to ensure a balanced diet, and more effort in the actual food preparation. Not being much of a cook myself, that last statement may be completely and totally inaccurate...! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Robin VanderRoest 10/02/2018 8:18 AMI see things more closely, including gradual seasonal changes. Plus, I have the chance to greet and chat with other people.