Kelly Hansen
10/25/2018 6:12 AM
We visited Finch Arboretum and collected fall leaves to make a placemat.
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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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Theresa Combs 10/25/2018 9:05 AMI learned to plan my errands and appointments so that I only go out once and no backtracking. It's not something I thought about before, conserving gas and reducing my impact on the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Shawna Troyer 10/24/2018 9:11 PMI'm in a small apartment. A windowsill container garden will work if I can keep my cat away. -
Shawna Troyer 10/24/2018 8:56 PMHaving overtime open up this week totally messed with plans. I looked up hiking places and thought to take a 30 minute hike after work, but working late meant the sun was almost down by the time I got near any hiking spots. Ah, well... Out with a whimper, I guess! -
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?
Lisa Tharp 10/24/2018 2:38 PMI 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. -
Donna Wasson 10/24/2018 2:23 PMdid great through the whole challenge -
Donna Wasson 10/24/2018 2:21 PMGreat challenges, love this one -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Amanda Reitz 10/24/2018 12:08 PMI bought local honey to support my community and the bee population. -
Ruth Bingaman 10/24/2018 12:00 PMThe EcoChallenge really jump started my thinking about how I can change some of my own behaviors to contribute to a greener earth! If everyone can make small changes, it will really make a big impact! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Personal Waste AuditWhy is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
Emily Easley 10/24/2018 11:34 AMI think it's difficult to relate our individual purchases to overall impact because we're not seeing the bigger picture in the moment. Throughout the last month, I've been tracking the amount of trash and recyclables we put out on a weekly basis. It's really got me thinking about the product we buy and what kind of packaging they come in. My hope is that I can continue to reduce the amount of goods that come in non-recyclable packaging I purchase.