C Scherzer

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 20 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.)

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.

WE will reduce food waste and WILL save money by PREPARING for MEALS BY only buying the ingredients WE need.