PCC Eco Panthers

Folks, check out this awesome TED talk I just came across on indigenous sustainability practices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w19lJjCASJg Kind wishes, Adam

Cleaning up after Easter, kids all being kids, I did not feel like reaching out to anyone or reconnecting. Today I just want "to be" peacefully.

My earth month Ecochallenge has been difficult for me. I thought all the negative news would motivate me to achieve my more aspirational challenges but instead I have retreated to safe space of gardening and attending to family. I have spent days pulling invasive weeds at the PCC learning garden, at my mother in law's property in Port Orford...

This challenge has been really good so far! I am glad I changed to this action because I have been really good about being consistent with it! I can feel this habit will stick even after the challenge is over.

There are so many ways that we can make a difference on this project. The lovely weather inspired me to clear out a bunch of rocks and reshape our bioswale. It isn't enough, though. Without regrading the grass, we still have too much mud sitting in the center of the yard. I really want to be able to collect more water, as we enter into the...

Spending more time outside has really helped to open my eyes to the beauty of our world and the sheer importance of environmental conservation.

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) website suggested setting small daily goals. I think setting small daily goals will help shift my focus and distract me from my worries, and achieving even small goals provides a sense of accomplishment and competence.

I would like to consistently get enough sleep each night. I took a melatonin to help with my insomnia, and set my alarm for later on in the morning. I unfortunately slept longer than expected and felt a bit groggy but I am glad I got more than enough sleep.

Today I ate a handful of mixed berries with my breakfast, some raspberries, blue berries, strawberries and black berries. And for dinner, I had a pasta salad, full of peas, green beans, cherry tomatoes, and kale. With my partner being a pescatarian, they have influenced me heavily out of overconsuming meats. It's now a little treat for me...

Today I went on a walk through my neighborhood, of downtown Portland, so I wouldn't say I connected with nature much. It was a beautiful sunny day and I just wanted to soak up some of it before it was too late. It was very peaceful, normally I would walk to some music but I broke my phone a week ago so I felt way more engaged with my...