Earth Month Ecochallenge 2024: Conservation

April 1 - April 30, 2024

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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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Land + Forests 30 for 30 in Nature

What have you noticed about how it feels to spend consistent time outside?

Michelle Bradley 4/30/2024 11:09 AM

When I go on walks- particularly in nature preserve/state park environments, I feel like my mind is cleared and I'm able to focus on the present. It's refreshing to be out experiencing nature and am glad my area has plenty of preserved spaces within arms reach!

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Anne Longfellow 4/30/2024 10:41 AM

Great job everyone participating this year!

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brian fagan 4/30/2024 7:40 AM

I got distracted by life and have been tardy checking in....however, the Challenge has kept me mindful daily of the ways in which I can change my ways, my family to enact small changes for the better of the environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate + Air Consume only Needs vs Wants

Consuming only what we need vs. what we want can be really hard to do. What has been challenging about committing to this action for a month? What have you learned about yourself? Will you change any habits going forward?

Scott Twelves 4/30/2024 6:20 AM

I've found that I need to remind myself to stick to only necessary things, which hopefully will help me stick to needs beyond this month.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Community ATTEND THE ECOCHALLENGE CONSERVATION WEBINAR

What did you learn in the webinar? Did anything surprise you?

Scott Twelves 4/24/2024 8:04 AM

I learned about the importance of biodiversity on the planet and the ways that we can protect it. I also learned ways to motivate yourself to save the planet by thinking of things that you enjoy that come from nature and working on ways to help conserve those things.

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Anne Longfellow 4/22/2024 12:14 PM

I would like to get better at bringing reusable grocery bags to the store for the rest of earth month!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Endangered Species

What endangered species did you learn about and what did you learn?

Michelle Bradley 4/22/2024 7:19 AM

I learned that both zoos in Minnesota participate in cooperative breeding to protect against extinction, and how the program works. I also learned about another program that encourages recycling electronics to save gorillas, so that's interesting!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Community Keep My Community Clean

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

Michelle Bradley 4/11/2024 6:19 AM

Picking up even one piece of trash makes the area look better, and safer for children and wildlife nearby.

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- Kelley Frey 4/26/2024 8:55 AM
  
  I agree. I hate seeing litter out in the community. I try to keep things clean and beautiful. I am hoping it will become contagious and more people will start caring too.
  
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Billy Bigham 4/10/2024 10:55 AM

Carpooled to work today! It gets easier if you set up a routine and everyone is on the same page.

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- Kelley Frey 4/20/2024 2:22 PM
  
  I carpool to work to save both of us on costs, and it helps the environment. That is a win for all.
  
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- Fabrizio Riva 4/21/2024 4:56 AM
  
  In Italy, unfortunately, it's not common practice
  
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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?

brian fagan 4/09/2024 9:27 AM

For Keurig-style coffee pods, I assumed they were fully recyclable and treated them as such. Disappointed to learn how harmful they can be in waste-disposal system. I switched to a coffee maker (with a reusable filter) to fulfill the caffeine need!

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- Gerardo Muñoz 4/09/2024 9:34 AM
  
  Thank you for sharing this!
  
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