Julie Johnson

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.

I will replace 60 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

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

I will plant 1 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will spend at least 5 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 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 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.

I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.