Preethi V
"To keep the body in good health is a duty."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 693 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO0.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO8.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO333minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO22minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO22organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.2pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
Preethi's actions
High Impact Action Track
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Health
I will spend 6 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
High Impact Action Track
Ditch the Lawn
Water
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
High Impact Action Track
Install Alternative Energy
Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Nature
Plant Trees
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 1 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Nature
Organize a Course
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
High Impact Action Track
Stay on the Ground
Transportation
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Create Your Own Action
Planting A life
How many plants we will plant in a monthly to get healthy life
Participant Feed
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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Preethi V 10/23/2019 3:22 AMDrink more water, especially before meals. -
Preethi V 10/22/2019 3:44 AMEnjoy plenty of fruits and vegetables. -
Preethi V 10/16/2019 7:13 AMTo enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Forage for My FoodPeople are motivated to forage for many different reasons: as a source for food, a means of income, to connect with nature, to participate in cultural tradition, transmitting specific ecological knowledge, or as a means of stewarding local and native plant populations. What is your chief motivation for foraging?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Tend a GardenHave you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
Preethi V 10/16/2019 6:36 AMI love it when no one recognizes my accomplishments," said no one ever. Whether it's a personal or work victory, take a moment to celebrate with 100 percent of your enthusiasm. -
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