
Michelle Krause
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 333 Total
Participant Impact
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up to16pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to470minutesspent exercising
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up to450minutesspent outdoors
Michelle's Actions
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for 20 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.
Feed
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Michelle Krause 10/25/2017 2:22 PMThe world just keeps presenting my eyes with such beauty! I am loving the scent, colors, and slight bite to the air that Fall brings. I'm sad to see the challenge ending as it has been so wonderful to see and read about what others have been doing, exploring, and experiencing this year. -
Michelle Krause 10/23/2017 11:48 AMSure have had some pretty sunrises. I love the way the world wakes up in the morning, birds begin singing, the sky begins to lighten, it's just beautiful! I'm grateful to have discovered the nature options in the ecochallenge for this year, they have been a real pleasure to enact! -
Michelle Krause 10/20/2017 3:27 PMAnother perfect day to enjoy nature and being out in it. My thermostat at home is set to 60 when home and 50 when gone, so definitely keeping the power usage down that way! I'll miss reading everyone's posts and seeing photos of nature experiences when this challenge is over. Very much enjoying the community aspect of this, just wonderful to see what everyone has chosen to engage in. Thanks! -
Michelle Krause 10/19/2017 4:50 PMIt was so fun to go walking in the rain today after lunch! The crows followed me around campus just waiting for a hazelnut to drop. The geese were all lounging up at the top of campus, taking a much needed break in the Marylhurst wildlife habitat on their migration flight South for the Winter. Everything smelled so clean and fresh! Two of the trees looked like they were glowing with leaves all colored like flame. A glorious day!-
Carole Strawn, SNJM 10/19/2017 6:20 PMSounds like you are feeling better. That is good! Glad you enjoyed this "typical" fall day in Western Oregon. Great place to be!
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Michelle Krause 10/18/2017 11:32 AMI am so blessed to live this place where there is so much beauty in the natural world around us. The changing leaves, the crispness in the air, the glorious contrast between the leaf colors and the blue-grey skies, and the wonder of green grasses flourishing after a long Summer drought all conspire to create a sense of wonder, awe, and gratitude within me. -
Michelle Krause 10/16/2017 4:18 PMSevere migraine this morning limited the challenges I could complete so far. It's possible that I'll get a few more in before the day comes to a close. For now, I'm pretty satisfied with the indoor activities I was able to accomplish. I'm still hoping for a walk in the woods and a few minutes of gazing at the sunset. It's great to have the ecochallenge to remind me to do these things. They are so important!-
Patrick Morgan 10/16/2017 4:57 PMI hope that worked out! Sorry you had a migraine. Yuck.
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Michelle Krause 10/16/2017 4:15 PMSunday I felt like I was freezing all day, even bundled up! I kept the thermastat at 60 and pulled out the spot heater while typing up homework and studying. Might be coming down with something. -
Michelle Krause 10/16/2017 4:12 PMCouldn't get out walking and gardening as easily on Saturday. On the up side, when I did go out walking, the new knee brace was just the ticket to walk farther and with less pain! Hurray! -
Michelle Krause 10/16/2017 4:09 PMGrateful to be able to walk, loosen up the body, and take in the scenery. The body is not happy, so every opportunity to engage with nature and walk is a blessing to be treasured. -
Michelle Krause 10/16/2017 4:06 PMNot only did I leave no trace, I cleaned up other people's trash. I'm so grateful to my mom for teaching me to leave places better than I find them.