

Katherine Forsyth
"Class>Trash"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,476 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2,720minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,164minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO16sustainable seafood mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,390minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Katherine 's actions
Economy & Communities
Create A Readiness Plan
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
Basic Needs & Security
Get To Know Your Watershed
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 20 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 20 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 20 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 20 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 20 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
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
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 20 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
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 20 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.
Climate & Ecosystems
Know Your Sustainable Seafood Options
SDG #14 Life Below Water
Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meal(s) each day.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 40 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
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.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Climate & Ecosystems
Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
SDG #14 & 15
I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard, or volunteer in my community: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer In My Community
SDG #11 Communities
I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG #14 & 15
Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 50 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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
Volunteer
SDG #1 No Poverty
In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.
Participant Feed
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Katherine Forsyth 4/30/2022 7:23 AM -
Katherine Forsyth 4/29/2022 10:37 AMI’m sad to see this challenge ending but I will continue to make habits out of some of my daily actions! -
Katherine Forsyth 4/28/2022 9:22 AMLast night I attended a very motivational town hall on conservation and advocacy. I am very happy to be one of the 15,000 Mountaineers acting as a steward to the PNW! -
Katherine Forsyth 4/27/2022 6:44 PMI joined the challenge because I love a challenge! Aside from that, it is always good to do a self audit and improve on yourself and your surroundings. -
Katherine Forsyth 4/27/2022 5:34 AMExcited to attend the,”Conservation and Advocacy Town Hall” meeting tonight -
Katherine Forsyth 4/26/2022 6:58 PMI have definitely become much more aware of single serving items since this challenge! -
Katherine Forsyth 4/26/2022 11:24 AM- Last night I attended, The Big 3: Planning For, Assessing, and Implementing Effective Instruction” It was a great class on clear and fast communication
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Katherine Forsyth 4/26/2022 4:38 AMSeaweed is an extremely sustainable seafood option I have been incorporating. It does not need farming, fertilizer, weeding or watering and it absorbs carbon dioxide/releases oxygen. -
Katherine Forsyth 4/25/2022 5:49 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?
Katherine Forsyth 4/25/2022 5:25 AMMy favorite way to volunteer is by doing trail maintenance. One of my favorite trips was working on a park I take my kids to.