Joseph Sears School

Pollinators are critical to our environment. Not only to continue the reproduction of plants but allow our food sources to continue to grow. Plus, pollinator gardens are beautiful and the plants naturally protect our yards, soil and provide protection for not only pollinators but other animals and insects.

As we help our community this month - especially in a time of need - it has allowed us to support others by packing food at the food depository, collecting food for pantry, donating blood, and making masks for family, friends and those in need.

My daughter was assigned trash pick up during earth week for her high school science class. We went to a local Jewel store and cleaned the parking lot filling 5 bags. Most was discarded protection items - masks, gloves, wipes. It was really sad but we felt so good when we were done.

This is such an interesting question - I think as we watch our great lakes be impacted by climate change it makes the issue of water more relevant.

Even during Covid I avoid plastic bags. I have bagger put items in my cart without a plastic bag (Since they will not allow reusable now) and then I bag in reusable bag in the parking lot myself. Or some stores will allow you to use reusable if you bag yourself.

My kids drink a ton of smoothies so we use reusable straws every day and we keep them in our car in case we go out.

So much food waste is avoided entering landfills if composting. With the amount of banana smoothies my family makes - it is essential

Our favorite earth friendly activity is composting!  We can't wait to compost and garden this summer at our cottage in Michigan!

Forgot to check in daily, but have been working hard!

Trying to get outside and walk around as I socially distance...and also keep in touch with others through email and Zoom, as much as time allows. Would love to see myself doing more walking and biking after our time isolating is over.