Hazel Swain
"My mission is to be as sustainable as possible and help the earth "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO26advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO448gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO251minutesspent exercising
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UP TO42minutesspent learning
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UP TO941minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO122minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO173minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO24public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0water collection systeminstalled
Hazel's actions
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 15 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.)
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Nature
Advocate for Green Spaces
I will call or write 2 public officials per day to advocate for more green spaces around my town, particularly in neighborhoods that currently lack equitable access to green spaces.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Community
Host A Watch Party
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Community
Research Restorative Justice
I will spend 7 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.
Community
SIGN UP TO VOTE
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
Community
LEARN ABOUT TRANS, FEMME, AND NONBINARY EXPERIENCES
I will spend 15 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.
Community
Support Native Communities
I will use the resource links provided below and spend 10 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
Community
Join my Student Government or Local Group
I will join my neighborhood association, student government, or another local group of decision makers.
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Organize a Course
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Powering a Bright Future, with classmate, friends, co-workers, or family.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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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Hazel Swain 4/15/2021 8:36 AMhomestretch let’s do it!!-
Sara Cornelius 4/15/2021 9:07 AMwoot woot!
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Hazel Swain 4/14/2021 8:43 AMwe’re almost done keep it up!-
Sara Cornelius 4/15/2021 6:54 AMheck yeah!!
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Hazel Swain 4/13/2021 7:52 AMmorning! it’s almost the end! -
Hazel Swain 4/12/2021 8:47 AMgood morning! great start to the week -
Hazel Swain 4/11/2021 9:14 AMgood morning! happy sunday! -
Hazel Swain 4/10/2021 10:25 AMhappy saturday! it’s beautiful out today -
Hazel Swain 4/09/2021 8:29 PMhappy friday! yay the weekend! -
Hazel Swain 4/08/2021 1:47 PMhave a great day everyone! -
Hazel Swain 4/07/2021 9:35 AMyay spring! missed the nice weather!! -
Hazel Swain 4/07/2021 9:34 AMit’s another beautiful day!!