Carin Carlson
10/07/2021 11:24 AM
I walk my kids to school every morning. It helps me connect with them at the start of the day and get my thoughts and anxieties for the day in order before starting work.
Carin Carlson
"To teach my kids to be better stewards of their environment. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 206 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO300minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO170minutesspent exercising
Carin's actions
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
Do at Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Go for a Daily Walk Outside
Do at Home
I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Family Game Hour
Do at Home
I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Tend a Garden
Do at Home
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
Do at Home
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
Do at Home
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.)
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Do at Home
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
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Carin Carlson 10/16/2021 7:08 PMBeautiful morning view on Alameda ridge after dropping of the kiddos.
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Carin Carlson 10/11/2021 12:04 PMHiked to South Falls and the 10 Falls Trail at Silver Falls State Park. Kids identified different native plants - sword fern, bracken fern, salal, sorrel, Oregon grape - along the trail.
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Carin Carlson 10/11/2021 11:53 AMWe headed out for an overnight campout in Silver Falls State Park today. Set up camp and went exploring. Brownies warmed over the fire! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and RenewalFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?