Heather Ward

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 10 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will enjoy 0 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will spend 5 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

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

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

I will watch 1 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 adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.