Day 2 - Protecting Our Planet

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SHORT SHOWER CHALLENGE

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by keeping my showers under 5 minutes.

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SMART LAUNDRY

I will conserve water and energy by only doing full loads of laundry in cold water.
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The Case For Washing Clothes In Cold Water
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BE A GREEN SPIDER WATER QUIZ

I will test my knowledge of water by taking the Be A Green Spider Water Quiz on the Office for Sustainability's website.
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Water Quiz
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CHECK FOR WATER LEAKS

I will check for water leaks in my home.
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Where to Find Water Leaks
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TOUR THE ECO-CORRIDOR

I will attend a 10:00am or 4:30pm tour of the Eco-Corridor to learn about biodiversity and conservation on campus.

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RESTORING BIODIVERSITY IN RICHMOND AND NEW ZEALAND

I will attend the "Conserving and Restoring Biodiversity: From James River Sturgeon to New Zealand Kiwi" panel at 4:30pm in THC 305.

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WATCH HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE

I will attend a film screening of "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" at 7:00pm in Ukrop Auditorium.
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Official Film Trailer
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INDIGENOUS INFLUENCES ON SCIENCE RESEARCH

I will read an article about the influence of Maori knowledge on science research in New Zealand.
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"In New Zealand, Conservation Is Buoyed by Indigenous Knowledge"
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BIODIVERSITY THREATS IN NEW ZEALAND

I will read an article about threats to New Zealand's biodiversity.
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"New Zealand's Biodiversity Crisis Prompts Extreme Measures"

"Without a better plan, New Zealand risks sleepwalking into a biodiversity extinction crisis"
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VIRTUAL WALK WITH KAKAPO CONSERVATIONISTS

I will take a virtual walk with conservationists to learn about a critically endangered native bird species, the kākāpō.
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Virtual Conservation Walk
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LOCAL INDIGENOUS PRACTICES

I will take (___) minutes to learn how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land.
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"Native Knowledge: What Ecologists Are Learning from Indigenous People"

"VA Native American tribes acquiring more lands for cultural and environmental preservation"
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