Melissa Tomecz
"Going to improve the earth with my actions once again---for the 5th time in a row!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 85 THIS WEEK
- 1,113 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO315minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO35minutesspent learning
Melissa's actions
Action Track: Community
Visit the Earth Day Celebration in the Agora
On Monday April 22 from 10:30-2:00pm, the Sustainability Office is hosting an Earth Day celebration! Come and learn about sustainability and climate action initiatives taking place at JAC and in the wider community. Take part in a workshop and pick up some seedlings or house plants!
Land + Forests
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 30 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
Climate + Air
Consume only Needs vs Wants
The more stuff we consume, the more greenhouse gasses we put into the atmosphere. I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach this month and only buy things I need.
Freshwater + Oceans
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 30 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.
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
Beyond the Babbling Book Club
Hosting this event at college on April 17th between 1:30-3:00pm. The group will discuss things people are reading, watching and listening to on the topic of Animals.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 30 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
Action Track: Community
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.
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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Melissa Tomecz 4/23/2024 5:36 PMI did not spend 30 minutes in nature today, but I did attend a talk at JAC with guest speaker Chris Buddle. He spoke to us about findings in the Arctic, specifically pseudo scorpions. His talk was about Biophilia, which is the love of all life and nature. He convinced us that spending time in nature every day would improve our mental and physical health---which is exactly why I chose the challenge. There has even been research done on forest bathing that points to preventing a variety of diseases and illnesses (including cancer). Here's some news about Chris. His talk was inspiring and entertaining!-
Jenna Cassidy 4/23/2024 6:03 PMSo interesting! Wish I could've gone, but I had class :( -
Dhandapani Janarthanan 4/23/2024 5:49 PMGreat
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Melissa Tomecz 4/22/2024 5:10 PMToday I took part of Earth Day in the AGORA. I was there with a colleague to showcase the recent stuff the library has acquired with regards to Climate Change, trees, plastic, and protecting water. I visited a booth where students were showing animations in honour of Earth Day; I bought a chocolate chunk cookie to help fundraise for nature conservation; I filled my mug with fair trade coffee; I picked up two tomato seedlings, and answered a climate trivia question for a chance to win passes to the Ecomuseum. I also spent a half hour outside on campus while getting smudged. What a peaceful way to start the week :)-
Jenna Cassidy 4/22/2024 5:31 PMThere were so many great activities in the agora today! And it ended up being a beautiful day to enjoy nature.
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Melissa Tomecz 4/22/2024 6:32 AMRead in the news today. Talk about conservation on Earth Day! Trying to save the Western Chorus frog:
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Melissa Tomecz 4/21/2024 4:20 PMWe also have two lilac bushes, which bloom two different colours. One has the pastel lilac colour, the other one is like a deeper purple streaked with white. I also show you a picture of my beloved rose bush. It keeps thriving. The roses are fuchsia when they bloom. The rose bush always makes me happy because it reminds me of when I trim off dead buds, the bumblebees like to fly around me!
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Ivana Tough 4/22/2024 6:30 AMLovely :)
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Melissa Tomecz 4/21/2024 4:15 PMWe have a Linden tree in the front, which always smells heavenly during June. We also have a silver maple in the back. They provide nice shade. We used to have a birch a long time ago, but it was sick.
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Melissa Tomecz 4/21/2024 3:36 PMToday, I spent 30 minutes outside around my front yard and my back yard. I took a photo of my tulips that are trying to grow and some wild flowers that my husband considers to be weeds. I think they bring so much colour to the otherwise not-so-colourful yard.
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Rico Yao 4/21/2024 3:59 PMIt looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
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Melissa Tomecz 4/20/2024 1:34 PMIn the green space across my house, I spotted a robin in one of the trees and a smaller bird flying to one of the bushes. Sometimes I see bunnies come to this park. While enjoying the peacefulness of this small nature patch, I heard many variety of birds, but I specifically heard morning doves.
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Melissa Tomecz 4/20/2024 1:28 PMToday, I spent a half hour sitting and just exploring the green space that is right in front of my house. I have never sat down there and I have been living here for 15 years! I took note of the different trees and shrubs we have. There is a nice variety of things.
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LITTY PHILIP 4/20/2024 1:30 PMIt's beautiful
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Melissa Tomecz 4/19/2024 8:27 PMI ate out with some ex-colleagues at a vegan sushi restaurant! It was so nice to be out with them again and the food was pretty good---I couldn't tell the difference ... no animals were harmed. -
Melissa Tomecz 4/18/2024 6:21 PMI went grocery shopping today and totally bought things I didn't need. It is not too often that I do this, however. Plus, I wish there were better packaging solutions for chip bags. Cereal packaging isn't much better. The boxes are recyclable, but the cereal bags are not. A little part of me dies whenever I can't put something in recycle or compost.-
Shelley Pinckney 4/18/2024 8:27 PMI feel the same way. I wish we could recycle or compost everything.
I trying to be more aware of how things are packaged before I buy them. -
Suresh L 4/18/2024 7:24 PMIt happens sometimes, buying extra stuff. It's good you care about packaging. Hopefully, they'll improve it soon. Every little bit helps the Earth!
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