Ashley Marston

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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 enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.