Kathy Robertson

City of Portland, Bureau of Development Services

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25

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38

locally sourced meals

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95

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Kathy's actions

Action Track: Climate Resilience

Learn about 'Green Gentrification'

Multiple Solutions

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Climate Resilience

Plant Trees

Temperate Forest Restoration

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Support Local Food Systems

Plant-Rich Diets

I will source 10 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Sinks

Learn More about Silvopasture

Silvopasture

I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

Methane Digesters

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives

All Electricity Solutions

I will research and tell 1 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Learn More about Silvopasture

Had you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?

Kathy Robertson 4/27/2021 9:56 AM

This is the first time I heard of silvopasture. After learning about it I wonder why more big farms don't incorporate silvopasture. I think the biggest advantages are two crops and less environmental problems.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Support Local Food Systems

Dependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?

Kathy Robertson 4/23/2021 11:54 AM

I started eating a plant based diet a few years ago so dependable fresh food is very inspiring. I also like getting to know the local farmers. Tomorrow one of the farmers is bringing me a grape plant and will tell me how to successfully grow it.

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- Kate Green 4/28/2021 7:40 AM
  
  Yes! We are so fortunate to have so many excellent farmer's markets in our region!
  
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Kathy Robertson 4/22/2021 8:25 AM

Learned about Green Gentrification and the social impacts it can have.

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- Kate Green 4/28/2021 7:42 AM
  
  We need to be more mindful and consider the impacts of our actions.
  
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Kathy Robertson 4/14/2021 3:19 PM

Learned about ways BioMass can be used for energy. Very interesting. Also visited a local mushroom farm and got a tour. Have been supporting the farm at farmers market so it was good to see where the mushrooms are grown.

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Kathy Robertson 4/13/2021 9:25 AM

The halfway mark is this Thursday. I hope you are doing well with your actions. If you cannot check in one day, then try again the next day. You can also share reflections on the post. Keep up the good work.

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- Kate Green 4/28/2021 7:43 AM
  
  Thanks for all the support and encouragement!
  
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Kathy Robertson 4/08/2021 8:28 AM

Learned about methane digesters today. The personal ones use plant material and animal dung to make methane to power the stove or dryer.

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- Kate Green 4/28/2021 7:44 AM
  
  So much goes to waste, so rethinking how we manage inputs and outputs is essential!
  
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Kathy Robertson 4/01/2021 11:49 AM

Learning about silvopasture which integrates trees and pasture for a single system for raising livestock to lower methane emissions and to have multiple products. Very interesting.

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- Kate Green 4/28/2021 7:47 AM
  
  I just heard a story on the radio about this too. Probably makes for happier cows too.
  
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