Hazel Swain

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

I will call or write 2 public officials per day to advocate for more green spaces around my town, particularly in neighborhoods that currently lack equitable access to green spaces.

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Powering a Bright Future, with classmate, friends, co-workers, or family.

I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

I will use the resource links provided below 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.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

I will spend 7 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

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

I will join my neighborhood association, student government, or another local group of decision makers.

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 15 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.