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Nicole Amaral

Coursera

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Nicole 's actions

Wildlife

Learn to Be a Responsible Pet Owner

Being a responsible pet owner means minimizing the impact pets have on wildlife by keeping them indoors, never setting them 'free' into nature, and supervising pets when they are outside to prevent them from hunting or disturbing wild animals. This also keeps our pets safe from harm. I will spend 60 minutes learning about ways to ensure my pet’s behavior and care practices protect local wildlife and their ecosystems.

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Community and Connection

Explore My Area

Discovering what’s nearby fosters a deeper connection to my community. I will explore 3 new places in my area, such as parks, historical sites, or local businesses.

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Community and Connection

Offer a Skill or Service

Sharing our talents can benefit those around us. I will offer my skills or services to support my community, such as helping someone with a task, tutoring, repairing something, or volunteering my expertise.

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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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife
    What actions can you take to ensure your pets do not harm local wildlife? How does being a responsible pet owner contribute to the well-being of both your pets and the environment?

    Nicole  Amaral's avatar
    Nicole Amaral 4/14/2025 9:50 AM
    We love our kitty, but we keep him on a leash or in a contained area when he's outside so he doesn't disturb the local wildlife (he really wants to get those birds!)

    • Heather Burnett's avatar
      Heather Burnett 4/14/2025 9:56 AM
      Thanks for keeping your kitty contained and the birds safe! Glad they still get to enjoy a little outside time though :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community and Connection
    What skill or service did you offer, and how did it impact someone in your community? How did sharing your expertise or time help you feel more connected to others?

    Nicole  Amaral's avatar
    Nicole Amaral 4/14/2025 9:45 AM
    I volunteer as a Virginia master gardener in the city of Alexandria, VA.

    • Rachel Rosen's avatar
      Rachel Rosen 4/14/2025 11:23 AM
      • ORG CAPTAIN
      • Wildlife Guardian 🦉
      • 16-DAY STREAK
      I'm so curious to hear more about what's involved in this Nicole! Also, unrelated but ESP Tea & Coffee in Alexandria is such a wonderful spot.

    • Kim Zupnik's avatar
      Kim Zupnik 4/14/2025 9:51 AM
      • Plant-Based Foodie 🥬
      • 17-DAY STREAK
      I am signing up for a holistic landscaping course and hope to share it with my community. I feel that I am doing my effort to help my community thrive.