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PICKED UP THE DITCHES WITH OTHERS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE I LIVE

PRACTICE TORNADO DRILL AT WORK 4/16/2026 AND MAD A PLAN WITH MY SON FOR AT HOME

These challenges serve as helpful reminders on ways to be less destructive to the environment throughout the workday and beyond. I also like that we're able to check in for prior days when the day gets too busy.

I noticed Allina's extra efforts over the past 5 years to help mitigate negative environmental impacts in our buildings, teams, and in the OR. I recognized resources from our annual trainings on this page regarding our recycling policies and I saw the goals heading toward 2050 and the teams assembled to help steer those efforts.

I took a minute to look for the closest fire extinguisher to me. I'm glad one of our safety people put this on my list. It's good to get a reminder!

Looking for an Earth Day event to attend? There are lots of options in Minnesota and Wisconsin this year! In Minnesota: https://thriftyminnesota.com/earth-day-events-in-minnesota/ In Wisconsin: https://fabulouswisconsin.com/wisconsin-best/earth-day-events-in-wisconsin-2026/

The amount of water it takes for something so simple in my life is mind boggling.

I am pleased that I found several new ways to reduce my own consumer footprint that can also connect me with people! I like getting food at the local co-op, but it will be much more fun to grow food in the community garden plot with neighbors. Finding secondhand goods on the internet reduces waste, but I can take a friend out to community...

Thrifty Minnesota has a list of citywide and neighborhood garage sales across the state! Minnesota City Wide Garage Sales List - Thrifty Minnesota

Going thru a resilience journey currently with my sister. She has brain cancer and helping her learn how to manage after surgery and how it has affected her brain.