Colleen Cunningham
4/26/2024 2:03 PM
I planted crocus and daffodils
Colleen Cunningham
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 166 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0poundwaste composted
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UP TO100hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO150minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO260minutesspent learning
Colleen's actions
Land + Forests
30 for 30 in Nature
Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside (in a large or small patch of nature), then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Save the Bees
Bees are vital to ecosystems. To help save the bees, I will learn which local flowers provide nectar and plant them in my backyard or in a pot on my balcony.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Grow Local
I will research and plant a garden filled with native fruits, vegetables, and flowers to nurture local wildlife and ecosystems. I will find nearby nurseries that offer plants native to my area.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Learn about Native Species
The world is full of unique species. I will spend 30 minutes each day learning what the native plants and wildlife are in my region.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Share My "Why"
I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.
Land + Forests
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will look for sustainable palm oil products with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSP) label. I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation and opt for ones that help sustain healthy communities and forests.
Land + Forests
Compost Food Waste
Food in the landfill is one of the main sources of greenhouse gasses. I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 100 hours in my community.
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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REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Save the BeesWhat did you plant for bees in your area? Please consider uploading a photo!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Colleen Cunningham 4/26/2024 2:01 PMI started composting last summer, so i am familiar with it, but I have become more proficient in it. I plan to use it to fertilize my garden. -
REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Grow LocalHow did it feel to plant something native in your area to support local wildlife and biodiversity? What did you plant? Please consider adding a photo.
Colleen Cunningham 4/26/2024 1:59 PMI love planting and gardening, because it helps me connect with the earth and nature. I have planted my herbs, tomatoes, and flowers. -
REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Colleen Cunningham 4/26/2024 1:57 PMIt makes me feel good knowing that i am helping out the community and I know that i have assisted people in doing good-
Tijana Bunjevacki 4/26/2024 2:20 PMThat does feel good!
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Colleen Cunningham 4/08/2024 5:55 AMIt is going slowly, but that is mainly because we got more snow this past week, and no have not been able to start prepping the garden or buying flowers to transplant outside like I want to. But I have started getting my little seed pots ready for my herbs! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Forest-Friendly FoodsWhat did you learn about forest-friendly foods? How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Colleen Cunningham 4/08/2024 5:52 AMI have a lot of health issues, so my diet is constantly changing and adapting, so that easy. I also live in a part of the country where sustainability is HUGE, because we want to preserve the wildlife and the trees in this area, especially in the county I live in. there are more trees and animals in the county than there are people! I have switched to biodegradable coffee pods, and i am learning about other things i can remove from my diet. I got new water bottles for us that are insulated so they are good for either hot or cold drinks, and we have been drinking more water than soda or tea in plastic bottles. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests 30 for 30 in NatureWhat have you noticed about how it feels to spend consistent time outside?
Colleen Cunningham 4/08/2024 5:48 AMI feel less tense, less stressed, and less like i am boxed in. Even though the weather has not been great here, the combination of being outside and seeing the scenery other than through a window makes me appreciate the beauty of nature even more. -
REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Learn about Native SpeciesWhat did you learn about a native plant or animal species in your region?
Colleen Cunningham 4/08/2024 5:46 AMI learned that there actually is a difference between Lynx and bobcats, they look very similar, but they are actually two different species. There is not a breeding population of lynx here, but they do frequently come down from Canada. -
Colleen Cunningham 4/03/2024 5:47 AMI have a deep rooted love for nature, which is part of what drove me to move to Maine this past summer. The abundance of nature and wildlife here makes me feel fulfilled and makes me want to be a more conscientious person. I have a deep respect for the world around me, and I want to keep these beautiful wild places flourishing.