Samuel McDonald
4/22/2024 8:08 PM
I learned about the way that climate change is effecting coral reefs. I also learned about octopus populations across the world.
Shreveport Aquarium Feed
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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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and OceansWhat did you learn about freshwater and oceans you did not already know? In sharing this information with people in your life, which conversation was impactful to you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Use a Reusable Water BottleWhat did you learn about the amount of plastic we consume and what actions will you take to reduce your use of plastic?
Samuel McDonald 4/18/2024 9:22 PMI know that more people need to cut down on single use plastics. For me, my reusable water bottle is practically second nature at this point.-
Shweta Sathawane 4/18/2024 9:26 PMreuse plastic.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Cooking Oil DisposalDid anything about this action surprise you? Do you use more or less oil than you thought?
Samuel McDonald 4/18/2024 9:21 PMNo, I use about as much oil as I figured that I did. Maybe I need to slightly scale back, but I’m pretty good on that score overall. -
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Biodiversity + Wildlife Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Samuel McDonald 4/18/2024 9:21 PMNot in the slightest. I always carry my purchase, use my own cloth bags, or use paper bags. -
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Biodiversity + Wildlife Learn about Native SpeciesWhat did you learn about a native plant or animal species in your region?
Samuel McDonald 4/18/2024 9:19 PMI learned about the various raptors, and other birds of prey, by watching the PBS series Nature. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Join a Cleanup EffortHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel? What results did you see? Please consider posting a photo of your cleanup!
Karlie Delhommer 4/16/2024 10:24 AMWe had a blast cleaning up the parking lot and park areas around out work building. The Red River runs right behind it, and it only takes three days for the trash in our parking lot to make it to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Karlie Delhommer 4/09/2024 7:15 AMI spent an hour at Lake Bistineau State Park, which is 45 minutes from my apartment downtown. It was beautiful. The moss hanging from the cypress trees looked like a movie, and I even discovered that they rent canoes. Maybe next time I'll have to rent one of those and explore even farther into the lake. -
Cora Hodge 4/01/2024 5:48 AMIt's a great day to start off the eco-challenge
