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Welcome to Earth Month Ecochallenge 2026!

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Earth Month Ecochallenge 2026
April 1 - April 30, 2026
Jeanne Brown-Williams's avatar

Jeanne Brown-Williams

The Hartford Earth Team

"Promote a greener, healthier planet through every day actions. Raise my grandchildren to understand the impact of their actions on the environment. "

Jeanne's points

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 380 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    4.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    1.0
    individual
    recognized for sustainability
  • UP TO
    3.0
    local or diverse businesses
    supported
  • UP TO
    4.0
    trees
    planted
  • UP TO
    5.0
    minutes
    spent learning

Jeanne's actions

Action Track

Plant Trees

Trees are vital for resilience, storing carbon, sheltering biodiversity, and protecting water and soil. I will plant 4 trees in my yard, community, or through a local project to help ecosystems adapt and thrive.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

What is resilience?

Reflect on My Own Resilience

Resilience is personal and collective. I will reflect on a time when I adapted to change in my own life, writing down what helped me and what I learned from the experience.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Take the Pre-Survey

Take the Pre-Event Survey

I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Work and Organizations

Recognize Someone’s Contribution

Recognition strengthens trust and connection. I will recognize 1 people in my organization for their contributions, showing appreciation that helps build resilience and morale.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Community

Support Local Businesses

Supporting local businesses helps keep communities vibrant and resilient. I will choose to shop at 1 local businesses or restaurants, with a focus on businesses owned by people of color, local farmers, or community members.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

What is resilience?

Learn About Ecological Resilience

Resilience is part of how nature works. I will spend 5 minutes learning about ecological resilience—how ecosystems adapt to disturbances and renew themselves through cycles of growth and renewal.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track
    What kind of tree did you choose, and why? Where did you plant it? Be sure to share a pic of your new tree in the feed!
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    Jeanne Brown-Williams 4/22/2026 6:28 AM
    • Pet Parent 🐾
    At our prior home, we had 2 blueberry bushes, a raspberry bush, a blackberry bush, and a pear tree. On our current property, we have berry bushes on the perimeter, and we started what we hope will be a mini orchard. We planted 2 apple and 2 pear trees last year that we hope will bear fruit this year. I would like to plant 4 more trees this year - perhaps a different variety each of apple and pear but also a peach and plum, or maybe cherry.
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    Jeanne Brown-Williams 4/15/2026 5:39 AM
    • Pet Parent 🐾
    I definitely added more sleep on Saturday. We're empty nesters although we have our grandkids frequently for weekends and sometimes weeks at a time. This past weekend was just us and I was exhausted. I fell asleep at 5 PM. I briefly woke up at 9 PM, drank a smoothie with protein added, and went back to bed until 7 AM the next morning. I wish I could do that more often.
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      victoria harrison 4/15/2026 5:47 AM
      • Earth Advocate 📣
      Some self care days are my favorites and we can always use more !
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    Jeanne Brown-Williams 4/13/2026 5:46 AM
    • Pet Parent 🐾
    My grandson today started a spring vacation camp at a local 4H farm that supports connection with the land and teaches kids sustainable practices. The farm teaches environmental stewardship. I'm so excited for him to attend camp, and the best part is so is he!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    What is resilience?
    What personal strengths or supports helped you adapt to a past challenge? How might those same strengths help you in the future?
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    Jeanne Brown-Williams 4/09/2026 7:18 AM
    • Pet Parent 🐾
    A personal strength that helped me adapt to a past challenge is willingness to learn. I am a lifelong learner and try to approach challenges as a new opportunity rather than a road block. I am a nurse by career and have found that (1) there is often more than 1 right way to do something, (2) even after years of doing something, there is often a different way to do it that is better.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    What did you learn about the businesses or owners you supported? How does shopping locally contribute to a more vibrant and resilient community?
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    Jeanne Brown-Williams 4/08/2026 8:04 AM
    • Pet Parent 🐾
    I have shopped local businesses for years. I prefer to support my neighbor than support a corporation.
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    Jeanne Brown-Williams 4/06/2026 11:11 AM
    • Pet Parent 🐾
    I joined this challenge to reinvigorate my quest to leave the world in a better place than I found it. I am always looking for better ways and new ways to lower my carbon footprint. I am hoping to find fun learning experiences that I can pass on to my grandchildren so they can grow up learning the importance of honoring the earth and keeping it health.
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