Karl Horak
4/13/2022 10:45 AM
Posted a "plant native plants in your garden to support pollinators and other wildlife" item to FB and have continued to collect 'likes' ten days later.
Karl Horak
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participant impact
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UP TO130minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
Karl's actions
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 60 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG #8 Work & Economy
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.
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.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer at Botanic Garden
As a docent, I will engage with ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden visitors at least weekly.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer In My Community
SDG #11 Communities
I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.
Participant Feed
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Karl Horak 4/30/2022 4:59 PMNot perfect, but I managed a respectable percentage of completions. Need to twist the arm of the BioPark folks to put together a team next time. -
Karl Horak 4/29/2022 8:24 AMI was surprised that there was a Create a Readiness Plan item. Not only did the family create the plan, but we set up jump bags for everyone, including the box turtles in the backyard. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?
Karl Horak 4/05/2022 8:46 AMLots of good information to be had from the gardeners at the ABQ Botanic Garden. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat was it like to create a readiness plan? Did you find other resources you could share?
Karl Horak 4/05/2022 8:45 AMARC templates helped steer me in the right direction. Need to flesh out the disaster kit contents next. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Karl Horak 4/03/2022 4:56 PMGave a 3 hour tour to a group at the BioPark Botanic Garden this afternoon. Perfect weather with tulips and cherry blossoms going crazy.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat is one invasive species in your region and how does it impact your region's ecosystem?
Karl Horak 4/03/2022 4:55 PMPosted a FB essay on biodiversity to our NM Native Plants group and got a very positive response. Lots of discussion. Lots of interest. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Karl Horak 4/03/2022 4:54 PMI love daily siestas to recharge my batteries halfway through the day, but recent research links naps longer than 30 minutes with dementia. Now I set an alarm for 30 min.