Noelle Hill
1/23/2025 8:06 PM
The landfill is located by the airport. No one lives right next to the area because it is surrounding by orchard and other trees.
Noelle Hill
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 677 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1,560minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO60plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1,605minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
Noelle's actions
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 20 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 30 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.)
Participant Feed
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?
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Noelle Hill 2/05/2025 5:31 PMI’ve been a lot more conscious about turning the lights off when I’m not in a room thanks to this challenge! -
Noelle Hill 2/05/2025 5:30 PMI saw the Great Blue Heron along with the Black Crowned Night Herons again down in Rock Island.
The picture below is off the Great Blue Heron.
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Noelle Hill 2/04/2025 10:41 AMI saw rare Black Crowned Night Herons in Rock Island! An adult was spotted before I went, but I only ended up seeing the juveniles. However, it was an exciting addition to my bird life list! I would attach a picture, but I got so excited when I saw the birds that I forgot to take one! -
Noelle Hill 1/31/2025 7:12 PMI went birding at Walla Walla Point Park today where I saw over five hundred ducks!
I also saw a bunch of cool birds at my feeder today. The birds pictured below are American Goldfinches on my feeder and a Song Sparrow and House Finches on my birdbath.
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Noelle Hill 1/31/2025 7:05 PMI went birding today and saw about fifty Wood Ducks! I saw more ducks than can be seen in the pictures below.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteIn what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Noelle Hill 1/23/2025 4:23 PMMy main barrier is forgetfulness. I usually have a reusable water bottle with me and when I forget it, I will buy bottled water. I think practicing the habit of packing my reusable water bottle will help make this a permanent habit. -
Noelle Hill 1/23/2025 2:52 PMI saw a Great Blue Heron at the Rock Islands ponds along with other birds like Canada Geese, Common Mergansers, House Finches, a Spotted Towee, Northern Flickers, Common Goldeneyes, Buffleheads, and an American Coot.
The attached picture is of the Great Blue Heron.
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Joan Qazi 1/24/2025 4:20 PM- TEAM CAPTAIN
Noelle, so cool that you added the photo of the Great Blue Heron. My Dad was a huge bird enthusiast and one of his favorites was the Great Blue Heron. I always think of him when I see one.
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Noelle Hill 1/22/2025 6:45 PMI saw a Double Crested Cormorant and a Redhead, a species of duck, at Walla Walla Point Park Today! -
Noelle Hill 1/21/2025 11:24 AMMy dad and I saw a small buck while we were in Cashmere. We ended up seeing about 30 deer in total!