Renee Parkins

I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will reduce food waste by carefully filling my plate and only taking what I can eat.

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

I will establish an emergency kit and escape route in case of natural disaster like wild fire.

I will get to know my transit system and take a bus ride anywhere.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

I will visit Link Transit's website at linktransit.com to learn what route(s) I can utilize for my most common travel.

I will visit Link Transit at the "Touch a Truck" event or the Farmers Market.

Try a fitness class at the WRAC, one-time free as an EcoChallenge participant

I will sign up for a local CSA (weekly box of locally grown produce).

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

I will search the webpage of The Nature Conservancy for 10 species they help protect, 10 natural preserves in Washington they steward and consider one way I could participate in their work in the Moses Coulee Preserves. (Hunter Steward Program, pigmy rabbit habitat repair, trail maintenance, fence repair)

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will spend 5-10 minutes each day meditating, in prayer or reading inspirational literature.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.