Gary Swick

I will spend at least 50 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 25 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options in my state and/or community.

I will pick up 12 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will replace 20 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

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

I will spend at least 40 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will plant 010 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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.

I will write 01 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 express my love and gratitude for our Earth by writing a love letter, poem, or song to Earth.