Joe Abraham

Avoid beauty products with micro beads or harsh chemicals that will feed into the ground and your water supply.

I will host or participate in a trash pickup at a local river or beach that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

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 visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly and/or environmentally just policies.

I will watch 3 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 spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators. I will plant a pollinator garden in my backyard or community space to support local native pollinators.

Once a week I will walk somewhere I normally drive.

Soil & water are precious resources. Learn how to protect them with this fun experiment! I will complete the Erosion in a Bottle Activity with my children to teach them about the impacts of erosion on water quality and water health.

Science is fun, especially when you get to write secret messages. I will complete the Invisible Ink Activity with my children to teach them about pH, acids and bases.

Water is essential for all life. Learn more about how it moves with this cool experiment. I will complete the Walking Water Activity with my children to teach them how water moves through porous surfaces (and to have fun while learning about science).

I will use the resources provided by the City of Keizer to disconnect my roof's downspout to prevent chemicals from entering waterways & reducing the wastewater load.