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Matthew Plock

Gang Green

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,091 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    403
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1,757
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    165
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Matthew's actions

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 4
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Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

COMPLETED 2
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Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 12
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Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Matthew Plock 11/09/2021 11:39 AM
    Nice and cool this morning for my morning run. Only ran for 30 minutes or so, still have to put in the effort

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    Matthew Plock 11/08/2021 2:46 PM
    Went for a run this morning, weather was good.....brisk 52 this morning. Even though challenge is over today, I will still keep running like Forrest.

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    Matthew Plock 11/07/2021 6:42 AM
    Watched the sun come up this morning while on the way back from my run.

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    Matthew Plock 11/07/2021 6:41 AM
    After my initial run this morning, walked back and enjoyed the fresh air and what nature had to offer

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    Matthew Plock 11/07/2021 6:40 AM
    Went for a run this morning, ran down to Bayshore, turned around and walked most of the way back

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    Matthew Plock 11/07/2021 6:38 AM
    This is for yesterday. Went on the boat fishing, seen the birds in the mangroves moving point to point

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    Matthew Plock 11/04/2021 7:41 AM
    pumpkin seeds are coming up and bean seeds are starting to sprout as well. Tomato plant still looks good and as long as the weather stays cool I will be good to go soon and enjoy the fruits of my labor. 

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      Matthew Plock 11/05/2021 10:21 AM
      Thanks for the question Artesia. Once the vine starts I put a tomato cage over them and let them take hold. This is the 2nd time I planted them and so far they are doing well. They will start to flower in a month or so, hopefully the weather will hold out and they will start producing

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      Artesia Wagersreiter 11/04/2021 10:22 PM
      just got some green bean seeds to plant - do you have any tips on how best to grow them if you're doing green beans? I'm trying to do what I can with my 5x10 patio and right now that means a small papaya and hibiscus tree (both under three feet).

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    Matthew Plock 11/04/2021 7:40 AM
    Beautiful morning to go for a run/walk. Ran for about 10 minutes and walked back after I turned around. Try to switch it up once in a while.

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    Matthew Plock 11/01/2021 11:06 AM
    Woke up this morning to 56 degrees....didn't go for my normal 45 minute run, I literally walked down the street and back to the house. Didn't plan on running, just wanted to walk and enjoy the temps. 

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    Matthew Plock 10/30/2021 5:42 AM
    Went for a run this morning. Nice and cool out. It is about time the weather turns for the better because I like the cold.