Steven Van Belleghem

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 spend at least 10 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.

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.

I will spend 10 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 explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.

If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

To reduce my consumption and waste and support my community, I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 5 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.