Deborah Weinmann

Kitsap Conservation District

"Reduce my impact on the environment by curtailing household energy use."

POINTS TOTAL

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0 THIS WEEK
127 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

60

minutes

spent outdoors

Deborah's actions

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent harmful storm-water runoff to the Puget Sound and/or Pacific Ocean and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends to minimize my downstream impact in my watershed.

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DAILY ACTION

Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 60 minute(s) each day to connect with the shared ecosystem in which I live and rely on. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

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DAILY ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

Where are your nearest natural bodies of water? How might they be affected by runoff?

Deborah Weinmann 10/12/2020 7:32 PM

Liberty Bay is a nearby natural body of water. Run-off from roadways, which contains oil and contaminated leakage from automobiles, can pollute the water and poison the habitat used by any wildlife. In addition, fertilizers used for landscaping can end up in the bay, damaging the overall health of the marine ecosystem.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Do Nature Activities

What did you observe while spending time outside -- through sight, sound, smell and touch?

Deborah Weinmann 10/12/2020 7:21 PM

While hiking Mount Walker I observed a refreshed forest after a recent rain. The air at the summit felt crisp and cool. During our break, the wilderness was quiet and still. Last, dappled sunlight brightened the shaded understory.

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- Becci Larreau 10/13/2020 6:33 PM
  
  That. Is. Beautiful.
  
  Thank you for that evocative description. I can see it in my imagination. :)
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Leave No Trace

Educator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?

Deborah Weinmann 10/12/2020 7:09 PM

I feel called to work on reducing energy use in my home and eliminating unnecessary travel by car.

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