Duane Fickeisen

"My mission is to create enjoyment. To enable that I pro-actively attune to God’s allurement; practice for wellness; invest in meaningful relationships; embrace learning and growth; and express gratitude and wonder. "

POINTS TOTAL

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178 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

90

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

13

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

2.0

trees

planted
UP TO

50

minutes

spent outdoors

Duane's actions

Nature

Plant Trees

Do at Home

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

Do at Home

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

Do at Home

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

Do at Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Duane Fickeisen 10/10/2021 8:40 PM
How is it going? Great. Replaced a bunch of old incandescent bulbs — in mostly seldom-used fixtures — the ones more frequently used had already been done.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Duane Fickeisen 10/07/2021 8:25 PM
Connecting with the land, rivers, and the native plants and animals helps keep me centered and grounded in reconnecting with location and with the wonders of life. It is a reminder of the work that must be engaged to protect what is still left and to develop resilience against climate change.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
Duane Fickeisen 10/07/2021 8:21 PM
Garden produce: tomatoes, tomatillos, chilis, bell peppers, winter squash, asparagus, broccoli, eggplant, onions, garlic, shallots.

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