Courtney Sackwar

I will set up a compost pile in my backyard where I can compost food scraps. I'll teach my family abou how to separate food scraps and place them in the compost pile.

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

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

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will hike a local trail. (Consider joining one of Chelan Douglas Land Trust outings such as May 8 Sam Hill Walk for Families.)

I will read about native bees and take an action to help them.