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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Jessica Wolanski

San Antonio Zoo Volunteer Family

"I participate in eco challenges because I love animals and nature! "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 593 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    10
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    170
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    4.0
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill

Jessica's actions

Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Support Pollution Reduction

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Forage for My Food

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Create Your Own Action

Ecocaptain reminder

I will remind my teammates daily to log in for thier challeges, sign up for the eco challenge, or post on the team feed. This is so I have a reminder to be a good team captain and inspire others to make eco friendly changes!

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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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    Jessica Wolanski 10/04/2018 10:11 AM
    Did you notice that they use Naturalist data in where people can forage for food? Who knew iNat could help people find food!

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    Jessica Wolanski 10/03/2018 9:00 AM
    Let's do this! Day one check in complete! :)

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    Jessica Wolanski 8/17/2018 7:19 PM
    I love the variety of challenge options! Some continue the plastic free July trend and some are more about getting out in nature!