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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Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
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.
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Oceans
Learn about Our Oceans
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.
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Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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Fresh Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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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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Action Track: Building Resilience
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 5 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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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?
REFLECTION
QUESTION
WildlifeLeave No Trace
Educator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?
The ocean is Earth's life support. A large percentage of oxygen comes from the ocean. The ocean regulates our climate, absorbs carbon dioxide, and our security and economy requires healthy oceans because we need it. I can reduce waste, conserve water, Use less energy, and for people to fish wisely and not to throw trash into the oceans.
People in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places because they like meat and since they have more of it, they eat more of it. Eating more meat affects the planet when they make greenhouse gases and cause global warming.
Action Track: Building ResilienceSpend Time Outside
Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
Lora Jones 4/21/2020 11:24 PMThat is the truth...The global livestock industry produces more greenhouse gas emissions than all cars, planes, trains and ships combined and a huge contributor to global warming. But the U.S. is surprisingly not the #1 meat consumer:
