

JR Jackson
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participant impact
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UP TO773minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO656minutesspent learning
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UP TO30conversationswith people
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UP TO773minutesnot spent in front of a screen
JR's actions
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 15 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
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
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.
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
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 15 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Engage In Active Listening
SDG #17 Partnerships
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 3 conversations per day.
Economy & Communities
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
SDG #12 Consumption & Production
Each day, I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable fashion so that I can engage in this practice.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?
JR Jackson 4/30/2022 8:59 PMPlanting seeds and plants that are native to my area. They will attract Bees and Birds to help with the season growth cycles in the Yard. These Plants use less water and, in most cases, either can be 'split" at the end of the season or they "reseed" themself. This will give me more time to relax and enjoy nature. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
JR Jackson 4/30/2022 8:55 PMI express my personality and creativity by wearing clothes that I have purchased used and gently worn. I rotate my clothes by season which i can then wear what is applicable for the season. Before I buy "new clothes" I send clothes I no longer wear to be "shared" by sending them to the local secondhand store. I make sure the clothes are clean and can be actually worn by another user. Clothes that are "business items" are sent to "My Sisters Closet" which is also shared. -
JR Jackson 4/24/2022 5:43 PMIt's not easy as it sounds. It's easy to get into the habit of thinking of a response before a person completes their sentence. Listening shows empathy, comradery and understanding. It's like exercising a muscle, the more you do it the easier it becomes. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodWhat was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation benefit from active listening?
JR Jackson 4/24/2022 5:42 PMIt's not easy as it sounds. It's easy to get into the habit of thinking of a response before a person completes their sentence. Listening shows empathy, comradery and understanding. It's like exercising a muscle, the more you do it the easier it becomes. -
JR Jackson 4/20/2022 9:59 PMEarth day is right around the corner. Looking back over the last two years, this Earth Day is very special. I'm aware of the environment and the weather-related changes that occurred. I'm planting perennials that are natural to our area. -
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JR Jackson 4/14/2022 7:10 PMYesterday (4/13/22) was a great day! It was cold; however, the Sun was out, and it was very bright and peaceful. I was Downtown and able to see the beginnings of Spring. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat surprised you about the two produce lists? How will you use these lists for your grocery shopping? Have you used these lists before?
JR Jackson 4/11/2022 10:26 PMI was surprised that Kale could have a high probability of pesticides. We consume about 4 bunches on a monthly basis. It's a good reason to grow an organic garden. After reading the materials I feel more comfortable purchasing frozen berries/fruit that are just as healthy as "fresh" fruit and still have the vitamins and flavor I'm looking for. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhy 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?
JR Jackson 4/10/2022 9:10 PMSpeaking with a Classmate who is First Nation, there is an underlining fear for herself and her female relatives to turn up missing and no one would look for them. There is an assumption the person left on their own and will return. Later, when the person is found, they're deceased. HB 1725 is a new Washington State Bill and it's a start. However, there are two things have caused some advocates to question how effective the law will be: #1 - It will be voluntary for law-enforcement agencies to issue alerts for people reported missing. #2 many Indigenous communities lack Internet access and access to electronic highway signs, to display the alert of a missing person. I hope more work is in progress to help with the issues of #1 and #2 -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodWhat place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?
JR Jackson 4/07/2022 9:39 PMHere, Eastern Washington. Looking forward to visit areas within the Community that is normally visited by tourist.