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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?


  • Pierre Bourgeade's avatar
    Pierre Bourgeade 4/30/2024 7:40 PM
    Enjoyed the ecochallenge 2024. Thanks to Alliance to offer this program!

  • Tina Sanderson's avatar
    Tina Sanderson 4/30/2024 5:49 PM
    It's seems appropriate to finish this month off by starting a new adventure. Tonight was the first night of our learn to trail
    run clinic. We have 20 new runners signed up to spend the next 12 weeks exploring the trails as they start their running journey! So fun...I love volunteering to do this!

  • Leslie Ashley's avatar
    Leslie Ashley 4/30/2024 10:57 AM
    Last day of challenge. Another good one! Wonder what next year will bring?
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Freshwater + Oceans Go Plastic-Free
    Where did plastic show up on your life that surprised you the most? What plastic alternative products did you discover you may switch to?

    Jason Miller's avatar
    Jason Miller 4/30/2024 10:25 AM
    Utilizing paper straws reduces plastic waste.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Biodiversity + Wildlife Biodiversity and Me
    What did you learn about biodiversity and how are you connected to it through everyday actions?

    Jason Miller's avatar
    Jason Miller 4/30/2024 10:24 AM
    Pollinator gardens with diverse flora are critical to biodiversity—especially for year round flower sources for pollinators
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Biodiversity + Wildlife Save the Bees
    What did you plant for bees in your area? Please consider uploading a photo!

    Jason Miller's avatar
    Jason Miller 4/30/2024 10:23 AM
    I recently learned that livestock bees are at their highest recorded levels in USA history
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Freshwater + Oceans Cooking Oil Disposal
    Did anything about this action surprise you? Do you use more or less oil than you thought?

    Jason Miller's avatar
    Jason Miller 4/30/2024 9:13 AM
    Using less oil helps improve the quality of food and reduces waste

    • Sireesha  Manyam's avatar
      Sireesha Manyam 4/30/2024 9:21 AM
      Its not about less or excessive.. good fats are required for body, so use enough good fats...
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Biodiversity + Wildlife Save the Bees
    What did you plant for bees in your area? Please consider uploading a photo!

    Katie Shonk's avatar
    Katie Shonk 4/30/2024 8:36 AM
    I've been waiting for the local high school's FFA plant sale (this weekend!) to buy my tomato & squash plants and some other brightly colored flowers to go in the front yard. My daughter and I eat the cherry tomatoes straight off the vine in the summer like candy. So good!

    • Pierre Bourgeade's avatar
      Pierre Bourgeade 4/30/2024 7:51 PM
      Great Challange, Alliance is in 9th position, this is amazing! Congrats to the blue team in 93th position !!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate + Air Sustainability Lunch and Learn
    Who did you engage in your lunch and learn? What resources did you use? How did it go and what did you learn?

    Katie Shonk's avatar
    Katie Shonk 4/30/2024 8:31 AM
    We did a Snack and Learn at a Girl Scout meeting with 8 2nd graders. The girls earned their Global Action award. I told them about purchasing a reusable cup on a recent trip to Disney and brought a stack of solo cups that I tossed at them for every cup that was saved. They were impressed with the huge pile of cups, and how something so small could have a big impact. Then they made posters about how they can help our world.

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Biodiversity + Wildlife Volunteer in my Community
    How does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?

    Katie Shonk's avatar
    Katie Shonk 4/30/2024 8:16 AM
    Volunteering refills my cup. I love working with kids, and they can teach us so much. Sometimes the chaos makes me crazy, but when the lightbulb goes on and they share something with you, it's amazing.