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Gro Buer

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Gro's actions

Energy

SUPPORT RENEWABLES

I will sign up as a Sustainable Natural Alternative Power supporter of local solar and wind energy. Action Resource > >

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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.

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Energy

Dry Clothes Efficiently

I will use a clothesline or the dryer's automatic setting (not the timer).

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Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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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.

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Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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Energy

SERVICE MY HVAC

I will have a certified HVAC technician service my heat pump/air conditioning unit prior to the heating and cooling seasons.

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Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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    Gro Buer 5/26/2017 9:03 PM
    9 of us went on a tour of wineries in 2 TESLAS from Leavenworth to Chelan!  What fun and no gas used (but we had a gas).  Walked 3 miles to do errands and came home late to close up the greenhouse and put up the chickens.  

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    Gro Buer 5/25/2017 9:50 PM
    Worked in the garden a couple of hours today setting up a irrigation system and hiked 3 hours up towards Mt Home.  Good Day.

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      Lisa Therrell 5/26/2017 12:38 PM
      Good job Gro with the EcoChallenge, including putting up daily posts.  Sorry the website wasn't more cooperative.  And thanks to for being YOU, an inspiring and all around wonderful person.

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    Gro Buer 5/24/2017 6:59 PM
    Tried to add activities outside by edit my actions and clicked, but doesn't show up on my dashboard!!

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    Gro Buer 5/24/2017 6:54 PM
    Today I carpooled to Hatchery Creek and hiked 8 miles and 2300 elevation gain.  It was hot, but fortunately lots of creeks and water for the dogs.  In the evening I weeded and started planting sprouted potatoes.

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    Gro Buer 5/24/2017 6:52 PM
    I have tried to click on various items that I did today and they don't respond, same for yesterday.  sigh

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      Gro Buer 5/24/2017 6:56 PM
      Where is edit my actions?


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      Jody Ceesay 5/24/2017 6:53 PM
      I find if I go to "edit my actions" then click on return to dashboard it allows me to then click on the items/actions completed. Hope that helps you!

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    Gro Buer 5/22/2017 7:45 PM
    Had to drive to Chelan to attend a non profit board training day, but carpooled.  Tried to get others to join us, and then on the way saw 2 people I hadn't thought of, driving by.  Darn!

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    Gro Buer 5/21/2017 6:02 PM
    Hiked up to Owl Peak with my daughter, over to a vernal pond, checked caged plants for deer damage and pulled salsify and white top from the driveway.  Tried to see whether the 20% vinegar worked at killing the white top.  The top was brown and withered, but don't know about the roots.  Will watch to see if any new plants pop up.

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    Gro Buer 5/21/2017 5:59 PM
    Worked at picking bulbous blue grass, dandelions  and tansy.  Tried to add more activities but the site won't let me.

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    Gro Buer 5/19/2017 7:50 PM
    Today I biked to the Wenatchee River Institute to help with the field programs for school kids.  Volunteered for 6 hours and biked home.  I then went to the garden and watered, weeded and feed the chickens.  Perfect day, no car!!

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    Gro Buer 5/19/2017 7:48 PM
    I am so grateful for having land in the Methow to walk, hike, ski and sit and be in awe.  The flowers are in full bloom.