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Derek Sheffield

WVC Sustainability Committee

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 293 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    190
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    being mindful

Derek's actions

Nature

CONSERVATION LOCALLY

I will search the webpage of The Nature Conservancy for 10 species they help protect, 10 natural preserves in Washington they steward and consider one way I could participate in their work in the Moses Coulee Preserves. (Hunter Steward Program, pigmy rabbit habitat repair, trail maintenance, fence repair)

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Sustainable Community

Sign up for Sustainable Wenatchee Emails

I will visit Sustainable Wenatchee's website and sign up for their newsletter to learn about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

HEAT AND COOL NATURALLY

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Try Pickleball

Try Pickleball at the WRAC, one-time free as an EcoChallenge participant.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical to get my blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Have Meetings Outside

I will schedule 20 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to watching the buds develop, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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  • Derek Sheffield's avatar
    Derek Sheffield 5/08/2019 9:12 AM
    Thanks for the reminder to check in daily, Captain Qazi!

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    Derek Sheffield 5/08/2019 9:09 AM
    You know, this model really works. Like those apps for weight loss that are putting Jenny Craig out of business. Cool.