Julia Arnold

I will connect with at least 3 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community helping people who are most at need right now, including elderly and immunocompromised people, people without childcare, and people whose jobs have been affected by social distancing measures.

To reduce my consumption and waste and support my community, I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will express my love and gratitude for our Earth by writing a love letter, poem, or song to Earth.

I will host or participate in a trash pickup at a local river or beach that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

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

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will spend at least 90 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.

I will plant 2 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

Plastic packaging can clog our water ways and the stomachs of sea creatures. I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.