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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?


  • Jennifer Stoddard's avatar
    Jennifer Stoddard 8/01/2023 11:17 AM
    Congratulations team!! We finished the month strong holding our 8th place spot out of 224 teams! Congrats to Lizzy Simpson for being the top points earner within our team and 12th overall! I will contact you to set up your tour. A huge thank you to all who participated and made a difference this month! Here's to continuing your efforts throughout the year! Our next conservation event is a walk on Sept 16 to support wildlife rangers in Africa, hope to see you there! https://reidparkzoo.org/event/wildlife-ranger-challenge-walk/

  • Susan Rubin's avatar
    Susan Rubin 7/31/2023 7:39 PM
    Tomorrow I will be on my way with my lunch box and bamboo utensil, my salad packed and home made hummus. My water bottle will be filled with water and ice. Another day to make a difference and inspire others. Until next year,.....

  • Susan Rubin's avatar
    Susan Rubin 7/31/2023 4:09 PM
    My neighbor had bees in their roof. So glad they choose American Bee Control. I got to speak with j. Greg Denker about how they are removing them safely with a green machine. It was great to talk to someone in the business of bee removal who felt as passionate about bee conservation. He and another man choose not to smoke them and only one sting happened. A very healthy, calm hive with lots of babies! The queen and worker bees in one box and getting the others to join. Paulina next door was given the honey comb to enjoy. Greg may keep these good natured bees for himself and give them their own hive.

  • Gail Brown's avatar
    Gail Brown 7/31/2023 1:44 PM
    With the big storm on Friday night and winds last night, lots of trash to pick up in the neighborhood.

  • Connie Peterson's avatar
    Connie Peterson 7/31/2023 1:31 PM
    This was my first year doing this challenge. It was fun, challenging and so informative! I had already begun the process of eliminating as much single use plastics from my home a month before so this was seriously added incentive. I appreciate all of the great ideas from participants from all over the country! Great Job Team Reid Park! See you next year!

  • Susan Rubin's avatar
    Susan Rubin 7/31/2023 12:18 PM
    I am going to honor and celebrate the last day of the plastic challenge by making a batch of Smokey chipotle hummus. With chipotle peppers I have purchased a the farmers market last Friday at Udall Park Recreational Center. Hope to see you all next July.

    • Connie Peterson's avatar
      Connie Peterson 7/31/2023 1:26 PM
      That sounds delish!

    • Susan Rubin's avatar
      Susan Rubin 7/31/2023 4:02 PM
      I enjoy making hummus and it is easy. I always have sesame tahini and chick peas in the house. I have added sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, hearts of palms, a medley of olives and roasted red pepper. I still need work on perfecting my bab ganoush.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Bathroom Travel Toiletries
    What is the benefit of using bar soaps or refilling your travel sized containers? Is this an action you think you will keep in your life?

    Connie Peterson's avatar
    Connie Peterson 7/31/2023 8:51 AM
    I will travel with my bars.. shampoo, conditioner, soap & lotion. I have been refilling my travel size mouthwash & q-tip containers for years. My deodorant is a refillable aluminum container.

  • Susan Rubin's avatar
    Susan Rubin 7/31/2023 7:51 AM
    the micro burst caused damaged at Reid Park Zoo in the South America loop. I would like to thank the Zoo Keepers and staff for caring for all the animals and birds in that area.

  • Rosalee Seder's avatar
    Rosalee Seder 7/31/2023 6:17 AM
    Thank you for the opportunity to do this plastic free ecochallenge! Knowledge is power and now that I know better I’ll do better. Congratulations to everyone who participated….let’s end this challenge strong and use the momentum to carry it through the rest of the year and beyond!

  • Susan Rubin's avatar
    Susan Rubin 7/31/2023 5:31 AM
    So sad that this is the last day of the plastic free eco challenge. This year I have added more ways to repurpose, proper ways to recycle and reduce the plastic in my life. I will continuing educating myself and exploring option during the year to share next July with all of you.