Erin Maniatis

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.

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

I will replace 25 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

Identify plants and re-harvest food via seeds found inside plants (e.g. grow heirloom tomatoes). My goal is to plant heirloom tomatoes - I chose it because my Dad loved tomatoes, he gave me tomatoes last year he planted last year and then unfortunately passed away. I will replant these seeds for his memory to stay alive along with a sustainable food source.

I will connect with at least 2 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.