Julie Smith

I will avoid buying and using toxic plastics.

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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

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

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

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

I will host a house party to watch a movie or have a meaningful discussion on an environmental issue.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

I will increase the cultural diversity of my friend group.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical to get my blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI.