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Colleen Wise

Wise's Earth Warriors

"I want to do my part so this beautiful planet can be enjoyed by MANY future generations."

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    306
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    spent learning
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    655
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    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    655
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    not spent in front of a screen

Colleen's actions

Health & Equity

Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs

SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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Health & Equity

Learn About Participation and Representation

SDG #5 Gender

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

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Health & Equity

Learn About Gender Diversity

SDG #5 Gender

I will spend 10 minutes learning about gender diversity.

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Health & Equity

Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities

SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities

I will spend 15 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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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.

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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.

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Economy & Communities

Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks

SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

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Climate & Ecosystems

Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs

SDG #13, 14 & 15

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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Climate & Ecosystems

Learn About Invasive Species

SDG #14 & 15

I will spend 10 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

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Education & Livelihood

Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs

SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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Education & Livelihood

Share Your Eco Habits

SDG #11 Communities

Through my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

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DAILY 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.

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Health & Equity

Learn About Equitable Food Access

SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities

I will spend 15 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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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 10 conversations per day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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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.

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Climate & Ecosystems

Calculate Your Carbon Impact

SDG #13 Climate

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

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Economy & Communities

Induction Cooking

SDG #7 Energy

I will spend 15 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 1 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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DAILY 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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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Basic Needs & Security

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will spend 30 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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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.

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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.

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    Colleen Wise 4/30/2022 5:14 AM
    What a gorgeous morning! I went for a run & it was so zen. Birds chirping, sun shining, a slight breeze to keep me cool. I couldn’t ask for more! Heading to the lake today for some family time; we’re planning to kayak to the nearest island (Mallory), should be fun. 

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    Colleen Wise 4/29/2022 10:38 AM
    While working out this morning, I looked out my basement window to see a new robin nest under our deck. I could see the mother in there, likely keeping her eggs warm on such a chilly morning. I'm going to make sure our cat doesn't disrupt her or babies once born! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
    Why 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?

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    Colleen Wise 4/29/2022 10:00 AM
    Although I am not a member of any indigenous group, I have always felt we need to honor them & their cultures. Simply put, they were here before we were. Also, they are much better stewards of this land & earth than we have been/are. I took a tour with the Navajo tribe during my trip to the southwest last fall and was amazed at various aspects of their lives, namely the importance they bestow upon everyone to respect the earth & its resources. We need to take a page (several really!) out of their book :)

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      REBURTA MOFFITT 4/30/2022 6:31 PM
      I agree. What a cool thing you were able to do when you were seeing the west!

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    Colleen Wise 4/28/2022 6:46 AM
    Last year, we spent half of October visiting a few National Parks in the southwest - Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion. We also stayed a few days in Lake Powell; it was very sad to see the low level of water. It really is drying up out there, at an alarming rate. This year, we plan to visit a number of NYS parks. We're going to Niagara Falls this summer, and plan to visit a few while out there, and a couple on the way home. There are no shortage of parks in our neck of the woods that we will visit as we do every summer - Moreau, Grafton & Spa State Parks. 

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    Colleen Wise 4/27/2022 10:57 AM
    It was so nice getting the team together for lunch today in celebration of Administrative Professionals' Day. Some of us had our handy reusable flatware! 

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    Colleen Wise 4/27/2022 6:05 AM
    Today is Administrative Professionals' Day. We're celebrating by treating Nancy to lunch :) After all, she is the glue that holds our office together! It is also National Tell a Story Day. So tell me, what is your story?
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
    What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

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    Colleen Wise 4/27/2022 5:38 AM
    Once again, the COVID-19 pandemic is the linking factor. It has shortened life expectancy, violence against women has intensified and reversed progress towards income inequality. The pandemic has also increased children's' risk of exploitation such as trafficking & child labor, with the later seeing its first increase in two decades. It's deflating to think about all of the progress that has seemingly dissipated due to COVID. I sincerely hope we can change the trajectory for the sake of our future generations. 

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    Colleen Wise 4/26/2022 11:58 AM
    I volunteered for the Pilot Knob clean up event put out by our SEDI Office. I'm looking forward to it as a lover of LG, especially given our close family ties with nearby Camp Chingachgook! I hope the College makes it an annual event. 

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    Colleen Wise 4/26/2022 6:39 AM
    I had some time yesterday afternoon to sit on my deck in the sun & read for a while. What a wonderful time it was! It was great to relax with a good book (Life by Keith Richards - he's nutty!) and soak up some vitamin D. I hope these few chilly days of cloudy weather bring us more sunshine for the weekend. 

    • REBURTA MOFFITT's avatar
      REBURTA MOFFITT 4/26/2022 9:41 AM
      So glad you were able to have a little time to enjoy the sunshine and a great read!  What a wonderful way to spend some time in a day.

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    Colleen Wise 4/25/2022 12:21 PM
    I am so fricking proud of our team! We’re learning, sharing & creating healthy habits! Let’s finish strong, team!