Yvonne Bonnie Butler

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 3 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 4 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend 60 minutes researching local organizations and businesses in my community, then support one of them by writing a testimonial or positive review, ordering curbside, making a donation to my favorite nonprofit, or supporting them in another way.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).

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.

Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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.

My Garden of Hope… To continue to creat natures Beautiful results when we care & give back to the earth, mother nature and all creatures great & small! Thanks to the amazing healing powers of nature, I have been able to create my own garden of hope that has given me so much healing over the years that I will be very gratefull for always,.