Miranda Joslin
POINTS TOTAL
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- 191 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO9.0treesplanted
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO92minutesspent learning
Miranda's actions
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Land + Forests
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Learn about Native Species
The world is full of unique species. I will spend 5 minutes each day learning what the native plants and wildlife are in my region.
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.
Action Track: Community
Plant Trees
Trees capture carbon and produce oxygen that is essential to life on earth. I will support this important piece of nature by organizing or joining a community group to plant 5 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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 QUESTIONLand + Forests Keep My Community CleanHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Miranda Joslin 4/29/2024 2:27 PMI've picked up litter at least twice a week this month. It feels great to look outside and see things clean! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Miranda Joslin 4/29/2024 2:27 PMWhen I had time to go shopping on my own, this was easy. One time this month I did have to order groceries online for pickup and they don't have reusable bags but I asked for paper. I'll use them to hold my recycling in the future. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Learn about Native SpeciesWhat did you learn about a native plant or animal species in your region?
Miranda Joslin 4/02/2024 11:33 AMToday, I learned about Bouteloua curtipendula, also known as Sideoats Grama, Banderilla, Banderita, Navajita. I was excited to learn that birds love the seeds - when I plant this later in the year, I'm happy to know that the birds will help spread seeds and further propagate my meadow with more of this lovely plant!-
Rhiannon Skelly 4/02/2024 11:37 AMStudying all about Oregon wildflowers to identify what is growing in my yard and along my daily walk. My favorite is the peanut butter tree (Clerodendrum trichotomum) is a small tree or deciduous shrub known for its unusual peanut butter scent emitted by dark green, ovate leaves when crushed.
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