The Vosterlins

I will spend 15 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 express my love and gratitude for our Earth by writing a love letter, poem, or song to Earth.

We watched Mountainkeeper's film "Save the Pollinators"

The goal is to create opportunities for free play in the wilderness.

I will turn off lights in empty rooms or in rooms that I am leaving.

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

Going to help community efforts to provide food to people with food insecurity during the COVID19 crisis.

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 reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).

I will maintain a yummy bird feeder and take it in at night so the bear doesn't come back and eat all the seeds.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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.