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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
    Wildlife
    How do pollinators impact your daily life, and what changes can you make to ensure they continue to thrive?

    Melinda Woollen's avatar
    Melinda Woollen 4/15/2025 8:08 PM
    • Parent 🐻
    • 15-DAY STREAK
    They impact everyone due to their critical role as pollinators. The food we consume are often pollinated by bees and other similar pollinators. We can do our part by planting plants such as sunflowers or marigolds to place on our decks or patios, as well as preserving meadows.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife
    What did you learn about how tourism impacts wildlife, and how can you make more conscious choices when planning a trip? How do you think your travel decisions can contribute to wildlife conservation and respectful interactions with nature?

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    Melinda Woollen 4/15/2025 7:55 PM
    • Parent 🐻
    • 15-DAY STREAK
    I did not know about the palm oil related to deforestation of rain forests prior to this class and I learned more about it reading about this subject. I didn't consider the impact travel and product use could both directly and indirectly impact wild life.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife
    How did it feel to plant something, and what kind of gardening did you do (indoors, hydroponic, outside in a garden, etc)? What did you plant and where? Feel free to share a photo to the feed!

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    Melinda Woollen 4/15/2025 7:33 PM
    • Parent 🐻
    • 15-DAY STREAK
    I adopted an indoor bulb, it was hyacinth which is one of my favorite flowers. Although they do not last long I will be replanting this for next season in my yard so I can enjoy its blooms every year.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Empowering the Next Generation
    What did you and the young person learn from conducting the audit together, and how did it change their understanding of sustainability? Did anything change about your understanding of sustainability?

    Melinda Woollen's avatar
    Melinda Woollen 4/15/2025 7:32 PM
    • Parent 🐻
    • 15-DAY STREAK
    We learned that we could recycle more than we are currently. Although our trash company provides a recycling bin for biweekly pick up we are not recycling as much as we could.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    What did you notice about your thoughts or emotions during or after meditation? Did you find it easy or challenging to meditate?

    Melinda Woollen's avatar
    Melinda Woollen 4/15/2025 7:27 PM
    • Parent 🐻
    • 15-DAY STREAK
    It is calming and allows me to fall asleep easier. I have struggled for years to sleep, now I use meditative sleep music before falling asleep to help quiet my mind in order to fall asleep.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife
    How did it feel to plant something, and what kind of gardening did you do (indoors, hydroponic, outside in a garden, etc)? What did you plant and where? Feel free to share a photo to the feed!

    Janet  Beach Davis's avatar
    Janet Beach Davis 4/15/2025 2:46 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • Educator 🧠
    • 15-DAY STREAK
    So I was gifted a plant, and now I need to find a good place to keep it. I have a cat and I was gifted a peace lily, which is beautiful, but very toxic to cats. So let's see how it will do in my office.

    • Lisa Brenskelle's avatar
      Lisa Brenskelle 4/15/2025 3:53 PM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • 14-DAY STREAK
      You will enjoy looking at it in your office each day.

    • Adrain Paul's avatar
      Adrain Paul 4/15/2025 3:18 PM
      • Plant Parent 🪴
      • 16-DAY STREAK
      A peace lily is beautiful but toxic to cats. Keeping it in your office is a great idea. Ensure it gets indirect sunlight, keep the soil moist, and maintain a stable temperature.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife
    Are you a gardener or house plant lover? Why or why not? What do you need to elevate your plant care skills?

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    Melinda Woollen 4/15/2025 7:14 AM
    • Parent 🐻
    • 15-DAY STREAK
    I am not very good with house plants, however I have had several gardens over the years both in my actual yard as well as in large boxes that I've built. I would love to plant more native flowers and create a more ecofriendly environment for local animals and insects, but to take on such a large scale landscaping project is costly. I have done a little at a time, for example last year I planted 2 lilac bushes in my front yard.

    • Janet  Beach Davis's avatar
      Janet Beach Davis 4/15/2025 2:48 PM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • Educator 🧠
      • 15-DAY STREAK
      I'm much better with outdoor plants too. I have a wonderful prairie garden, but my indoor plants usually are only pots of herbs to cook with.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife
    How difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?

    Jasmine Shawback's avatar
    Jasmine Shawback 4/15/2025 5:13 AM
    • Parent 🐻
    • 13-DAY STREAK
    I don't find this challenge difficult because I work at a grocery store that takes off money when you use reusable bags I do forget sometimes but I've been remembering them as of lately. But if I do forget them, I usually go for paper bags over plastic.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What changes did you make to improve your sleep, and how did they affect your day?

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    Jasmine Shawback 4/15/2025 5:11 AM
    • Parent 🐻
    • 13-DAY STREAK
    I will be honest I get horrible sleep most nights and don't get to sleep in often, but this weekend was rough with work, so I think I just need a little extra time to sleep in
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    What did you observe or experience while spending time outside, and how did it affect you? How does connecting with nature enhance your physical and mental well-being?

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    Jasmine Shawback 4/15/2025 5:10 AM
    • Parent 🐻
    • 13-DAY STREAK
    I watch as my 2 daughters play outside since it's been so nice out its really enjoying watching them play.

    • Michele Bourst's avatar
      Michele Bourst 4/15/2025 5:13 AM
      • Pet Parent 🐾
      • 11-DAY STREAK
      We have had some incredible weather here in South Florida so being outside has definitely been a treat in an otherwise unbearable hot and humid climate.