Darcie Davis
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,015 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO14conversationswith people
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UP TO600gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO975minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,680minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,680minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Darcie's actions
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG #8 Work & Economy
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Climate & Ecosystems
Join A Climate Action Orginization
SDG #13 Climate
I will learn about local, national and international climate action organizations that I could join and connect with one or more.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 30 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 60 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG #15 Life On Land
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 pollinators and plant some in my area.
Climate & Ecosystems
Reduce Single-Use Plastics
SDG #14 & 15
Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.
Education & Livelihood
Learn More and Talk to My Friends
SDG #17 Partnerships
During the day, I will schedule 2 conversations per day to chat with my friends about my actions and learning during Earth Month.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 10 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Participant Feed
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Darcie Davis 4/30/2022 5:31 AMDug up this invasive, aggressive and quite edible wild leek from the neighbor's yards and made pesto and pickles from it. Everyone got a jar of each. When finished, they returned the jars to be filled again with something yummy another time. Yard to table! Zero transportation emissions, hyper local, sustainable, and zero waste. -
Darcie Davis 4/30/2022 5:22 AMHad a conversation with the neighbor yesterday, who was out pruning, mowing and complaining about the yardwork, about how beneficial it is to leave your yard a little bit wild for the bees and other little critters. I also mentioned that the invasive tri-corner leeks that were taking over are edible and the bees like them too. I made some into pesto last week! I told them I thought their yard was just lovely the way it is. Less yardwork for them! YAY! -
Darcie Davis 4/25/2022 11:48 AMWalked to the library this morning to return a book before work. Got outside time, exercise and didn't burn any fossil fuels! Wish more places had good walkability. I feel very fortunate. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster RisksWhat are the climate and disaster risks in your region?
Darcie Davis 4/24/2022 2:45 PMWildfires, tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, landslides, high winds, drought and intense heat. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Learn About Gender DiversityWhy is equity for gender diverse individuals important for a just and sustainable society?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Support Indigenous & First Nations CommunitiesWhy is it important to honor native and indigenous peoples and cultures? What have you learned that is important to you? If you identify with or are a member of an indigenous group, how does your community practice sustainability?
Darcie Davis 4/24/2022 2:38 PMThis is their land. They have the deep knowledge of how to live with the land and our governments need to follow their lead, give them leadership roles in relation to environmental issues and agencies. Give them the national parks to manage and to have back for ancestral, ceremonial purposes. It is important to me to support these issues, to listen and learn. To help save the planet, to right the wrongs. To decolonize my mind and community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Research Impact InvestingAfter learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?
Darcie Davis 4/24/2022 2:35 PMBy being informed, reading the prospectus of funds before investing, checking to see if they are on the list. I will be checking Vanguard for any green funds they may have available. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Support Local PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?
Darcie Davis 4/12/2022 6:53 PMPollinators make almost all the plants happen! My favorite pollinator is the bumblebee. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Mend ClothingWhat was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?
Darcie Davis 4/12/2022 6:51 PMGet a basic sewing kit and iron on patches and you can mend most anything. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Safe Disposal of Medications and Household ChemicalsDo you have any tips for others on finding locations that accept products for safe disposal?