Makayla Blackburn

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

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

Through social media or on the Earth Day Ecochallenge feed, I will share my favorite environmentally friendly habit with my friends, even if it’s not an Earth Day action.

https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/carbon-footprint-calculator/ calculate your carbon foot print and make one goal to improve in one area you exceed in usage.

I will connect with at least 2 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 replace 20 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 1 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

Be a Clean Streams Superhero! Download & print this free activity booklet from the City of Salem to learn more about our local watershed and the actions we can take to protect it!

Salmon are critical to our ecosystem. Learn about their lifecycle with this free downloadable activity book. I will print this activity book for my kids (or myself) to complete and learn about salmon!

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators. I will plant a pollinator garden in my backyard or community space to support local native pollinators.

Once a week I will walk somewhere I normally drive.

Soil & water are precious resources. Learn how to protect them with this fun experiment! I will complete the Erosion in a Bottle Activity with my children to teach them about the impacts of erosion on water quality and water health.

Science is fun, especially when you get to write secret messages. I will complete the Invisible Ink Activity with my children to teach them about pH, acids and bases.

Water is essential for all life. Learn more about how it moves with this cool experiment. I will complete the Walking Water Activity with my children to teach them how water moves through porous surfaces (and to have fun while learning about science).