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.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

Brian Wehner 4/26/2024 3:22 PM

The condo my wife and I live in uses renewable energy and is fully electric. Our board and owners are planning to install solar panels to the roof as well.

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Sarah O'Connell 4/26/2024 6:06 AM

This month is great! Earth Day was such a cool event yesterday. It felt good to be a part of a community working on a project that is great for the community park. Also, I enjoyed talking with the park Rangers to learn more about plants and other wildlife. Confluence Park in Issaquah is also a great place to watch the salmon spawning (:

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Freshwater + Oceans Understand My Water Footprint

What did you learn about your water footprint and what are you going to do to reduce and be aware of the water you use?

Sarah O'Connell 4/26/2024 6:02 AM

I have been using the dishwasher instead of washing dishes by hand. for both laundry and dishes, I will not start a load until it is completely full. I have also reduced the amount of time I spend in the shower

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Community 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?

Sarah O'Connell 4/26/2024 5:57 AM

I went to our Companys Earth Day where we had lunch then went to local park to learn about the types of invasive plant species. We then spent time trying to irradicate these types of plants in the park.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Save the Bees

What did you plant for bees in your area? Please consider uploading a photo!

Brian Wehner 4/24/2024 1:45 PM

Native wildflowers, in my garden, on the street and outside my condo.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land + Forests Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and Paper

Beyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?

Janessa Sandoval 4/23/2024 8:34 AM

More benefits than I deserve.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Freshwater + Oceans Understand My Water Footprint

What did you learn about your water footprint and what are you going to do to reduce and be aware of the water you use?

Janessa Sandoval 4/19/2024 12:45 PM

A majority of my water usage is through indirect means like power/fuel, clothing, and produce. Limiting my consumption and changing dietary habits can help reduce my water footprint.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs

How do your consumption choices affect the health of wildlife and other communities?

Sarah O'Connell 4/15/2024 7:58 AM

Supply by demand. The supply will be reduced if the demand has also been reduced.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land + Forests Explore My Area

Where did you go for your walk or hike in nature? What were the benefits of doing so?

Katie King 4/12/2024 8:46 AM

Walking the Kulshan Trail in Mount Vernon was a nice trail. Seeing both downtown Mount Vernon, the river, and a natural area fitted between the neighborhoods showed a mix of both active-use of land but also conserving parts of it for future generations to enjoy.

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Raychel O'Hare 4/11/2024 10:50 AM

Bought a microplastics catcher! https://coraball.com/

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