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Paul's actions
Take the Pre-Survey
Take the Pre-Event Survey
I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Reduce Light Pollution
Too much artificial light can confuse and harm animals, especially those active at night. I will reduce sources of outdoor light or switch to wildlife-friendly fixtures to support healthy habitats.
Personal
Exercise Daily
Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 20 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.
What is resilience?
Share a Resilience Story
Stories connect and inspire us. I will share 1 resilience stories—either from my life, my community, or from a leader or culture I admire—through conversations, social media, or the event feed to help others see resilience in action.
Work and Organizations
Host a Low or No-Waste Lunch or Gathering
Sharing meals builds connection and resilience. I will organize 1 low or no-waste lunches, coffee breaks, or informal gatherings with colleagues, classmates, or volunteers to build stronger relationships and reduce waste.
Community
Take Part in a Community Beautification Project
Working together builds resilience and pride in the places we care about. I will participate in 1 community projects such as a cleanup or local beautification project that strengthens connections and shared purpose.
Community
Host a Gathering
Bringing people together helps strengthen bonds. I will organize and host a gathering, such as a potluck, coffee meet up, or shared meal, for friends, family, colleagues, or neighbors to foster connection and community spirit.
Work and Organizations
Reduce Waste in My Organization
Waste reduction supports both ecological and organizational resilience. I will work with others to conduct a waste audit and reduce waste in my organization, such as paper, plastics, or energy use.
Participant Feed
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Paul Goodenough 3/26/2026 5:28 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- Adventurer 🏔
Proud today to shout out to my friend Melissa Roberts-Faulkner on her acknowledgement as a Sustainability Champion at IU Health! Thanks for all your service in many different roles. Cheers, here's to much more positive impact yet to come!-
Esli Farrera 3/26/2026 12:32 PM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- Exercise Lover 🤸
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Paul Goodenough 3/24/2026 5:32 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- Adventurer 🏔
some may call me a weed...
I like to think of myself as a...
dynamic aggregator of soil nutrients
deep soil moisture charger
vitamin pill replacer
antioxidant powerhouse
cheap and abundant salad sprucer-upper
spring pollinator appetizer
true that I am not native to the US but that's not my fault! I didn't ask to be brought here. But I am going to bloom where I am planted.
maybe we can all learn something from the dandelion
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Paul Goodenough 3/18/2026 7:38 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- Adventurer 🏔
Kudos to my Green Team pal Rianna for reppin' the Green Team and providing resources to prevent food waste at a clinical dietetics table session yesterday! Keep up the great work! Nutrition is crucial for healthy bodies AND a healthy planet.
Here's a reminder from the National Nutrition Month website on how we can all help to prevent food waste:
https://www.eatright.org/food/planning/food-security-and-sustainability/produce-from-purchase-to-plate-steps-to-reduce-food-waste
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Paul Goodenough 3/17/2026 7:32 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- Adventurer 🏔
Taking a walk around the campus yesterday I was admiring how the snow and the new shoots of the landscaped plants co-existed side by side. It was only later that I realized that most of the plants that were coming up are not native plants to the US. So I did a little research to come up with native substitutes that we could start using in landscaping:
Catmint -> Little Bluestem
https://www.prairiemoon.com/schizachyrium-scoparium-little-bluestem
Hyacinth -> Violet Wood Sorrel
https://www.prairiemoon.com/oxalis-violacea-violet-wood-sorrel
Daffodil -> Michigan Lily
https://www.prairiemoon.com/lilium-michiganense-michigan-lily
What natives do you like?
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Paul Goodenough 3/10/2026 6:35 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- Adventurer 🏔
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Paul Goodenough 2/24/2026 9:29 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- Adventurer 🏔
My Ecochallenge Resilience story: Many stories about planetary health make me grieve. As a palliative care chaplain, I have learned that one of the best ways to cope with grief is to find a community of support. it may sound cheesy, but events like the Ecochallenge help to feel part of a tribe, of a group with a common purpose. Thank you to every one of you for your efforts. They make the present and future planet a healthier one for me, my family, and my patients.
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Paul Goodenough 2/23/2026 1:01 PM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- Adventurer 🏔

