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October 3 - October 24, 2018

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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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Choose LED Bulbs
    Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?

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    Bob Boxwell 10/18/2018 8:37 AM
    The local co-op had packages of LED bulbs at our Green Expo.  I finally am replacing some of the older bulbs.  Bright.

    Our electric company sends a report on energy efficiency.  We get good ratings regularly. 

    One way I like to reduce energy use is to hang the wash outside to dry.  Reminds me of summers in Baltimore where my grandmother had to do that. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Support Local Pollinators
    Why is it important to take care of pollinators?

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    Bob Boxwell 10/11/2018 6:47 AM
    I spent some time with a local home school group looking at possible planting sites.  I've communicated with local experts and will be getting plants to the group for planting next week.

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    Bob Boxwell 10/11/2018 6:43 AM
    Foraging in a non-urban environment is a bit different than an urban one.  A good source of information are any of the people who farm here or have an interest in nature.  Our Master Naturalist classes had a session from a person who regularly forages.  Very interesting and I have a few additional edibles I now to add to by grazing list while taking a hike.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Forage for My Food
    Amongst the motivations for foraging are: a source of food; means of income; connecting with nature; cultural tradition; or transmitting "local ecological knowledge, and a means for stewarding local and native plant populations" (McLain et al. 2012, 13). Which of these would be your chief motivation and why?

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    Bob Boxwell 9/12/2018 11:47 AM
    Maryland has Master Naturalist classes.  We had a presentation on foraging.  Part of his philosophy was to eat something wild every day.  Hibiscus are pretty tasty.  I remember reading Ewell Gibbons as a teenager (love persimmon nut bread even today).  I like the local ecological knowledge aspect.  It is something I add to my nature walks at the Preserve where I work.