I will volunteer 60 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.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Forests
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Forests
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Forests
Plant Trees
I will plant 1 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Fresh Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Earth Day Together!
Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips
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.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Building Resilience
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Wildlife
Becoming more aware of the wild critters in your neighborhood!
Take a 30 minute walk and make a list of the wildlife you notice. How many are new to your list this week? Keep this list on-going throughout April and note how it changes day to day, week to week. What are you seeing and hearing?
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DAILY ACTIONS
Wildlife
Leave No Trace
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.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Action Track: Building Resilience
Support Pollinators
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.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Building Resilience
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 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.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
People
Connect While Social Distancing
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.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Forests
Control Invasive Species
I will spend 30 minutes removing invasive species in my back yard or local natural area.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Fresh Water
Dishwasher Efficiency
I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.
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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?
I'm feeling very inspired today as I hear the birds singing and watching their excitement as they prepare their nests and flirt! I spent all weekend preparing for my summer harvest, nurturing the soil and transplanting my seedlings! I hope you all had a wonderful and inspiring weekend. April certainly flew by quickly! one of my favorite months of the year.
Do you know you can earn points by sharing your thoughts by posting to our "feed"? Give it a try and let us know your favorite new way to support a healthy and sustainable planet!
Arb Ambassadors - I challenge you in a new team water reuse action. Check out your team challenges and see the new one I added today. ALSO - I will be choosing a few co-captains for our team. If you'd like to be sure I pick you - let me know :-).
As a dog owner, I feel it's extremely important to ensure my pooch isn't transporting invasive seeds on his fur or feet, so I'm sure to check him for hitchhikers. I also am sure to pick up after him and have extra bags on hand for others in case they forget their bags.
Hi Arb Ambassadors - thanks for joining the fun! Feel free to invite others or let me know if you'd like to be made a team co-captain. Make sure you share fun photos of you completing your challenges.
