Colleen Wise
"I want to do my part so this beautiful planet can be enjoyed by MANY future generations."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO121conversationswith people
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UP TO306minutesspent learning
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UP TO655minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO655minutesnot 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.
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.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 10 minutes learning about gender diversity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 10 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 1 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
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.
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 30 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
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.
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
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Colleen Wise 4/30/2022 5:14 AMWhat 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. -
Colleen Wise 4/29/2022 10:38 AMWhile 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!-
REBURTA MOFFITT 4/30/2022 6:30 PMWhat a lovely thing to see out your window!
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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?
Colleen Wise 4/29/2022 10:00 AMAlthough 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 :)-
REBURTA MOFFITT 4/30/2022 6:31 PMI 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 AMLast 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. -
Colleen Wise 4/27/2022 10:57 AMIt was so nice getting the team together for lunch today in celebration of Administrative Professionals' Day. Some of us had our handy reusable flatware! -
Colleen Wise 4/27/2022 6:05 AMToday 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 QUESTIONHealth & Equity Learn About The Health & Equity SDGsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Colleen Wise 4/27/2022 5:38 AMOnce 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. -
Colleen Wise 4/26/2022 11:58 AMI 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. -
Colleen Wise 4/26/2022 6:39 AMI 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 4/26/2022 9:41 AMSo 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 PMI am so fricking proud of our team! We’re learning, sharing & creating healthy habits! Let’s finish strong, team!