Growing food builds resilience by connecting us to the soil and reducing reliance on long supply chains. I will grow edible plants—such as herbs, vegetables, or grains—in my home, balcony, or community space, strengthening both my food security and local biodiversity.
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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.)
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Soil and Food
Compost My Food Waste
Composting turns waste into a resource, building soil health and cutting methane emissions from landfills. I will compost food scraps at home, school, or in my community, which avoids sending up to 0.42 lbs (0.19 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Personal
Write in a Resilience Journal
Reflection helps us adapt and grow. I will spend 20 minutes writing in a journal about challenges I face, the strengths I use, and what helps me thrive.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Personal
Exercise Daily
Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 30 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.
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Biodiversity and Wildlife
Learn About Local Keystone Species
Some species are especially important because they help keep whole ecosystems in balance. I will spend 5 minutes learning about a keystone species near me and how it supports biodiversity and resilience.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Leave the Leaves
Fallen leaves, logs, and brush provide shelter and food for wildlife. I will leave natural features in my yard or community space to help strengthen biodiversity and soil resilience.
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Work and Organizations
Reduce Waste in My Organization
Waste reduction supports both ecological and organizational resilience. I will work with others to conduct a waste audit and reduce waste in my organization, such as paper, plastics, or energy use.
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Community
Host a Gathering
Bringing people together helps strengthen bonds. I will organize and host a gathering, such as a potluck, coffee meet up, or shared meal, for friends, family, colleagues, or neighbors to foster connection and community spirit.
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Biodiversity and Wildlife
Choose Native Plants
Native plants provide food and shelter for local wildlife and help ecosystems adapt to change. I will choose native plants for my yard, balcony, or community space instead of non-native or ornamental species to support biodiversity resilience.
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Participant Feed
REFLECTION
QUESTION
Soil and Food
What did you notice about how much of your food waste could be composted? How does composting change the way you see “waste”?
What did you notice about how much of your food waste could be composted? I have a pretty big compost set up with chickens, so I don't have to be picky with the food waste I put into the compost area. They will eat meat, dairy and other foods generally not recommended for composting. They turn the food into yummy eggs and hot nitrogen manure. Whatever is left over is consumed by the primary and secondary decomposers like the European Nightcrawlers I seeded the compost area with.
Since starting this practice, 100% of my food waste is diverted from the landfill and turned into food for my chickens or for my garden as compost. I also shred safe paper and cardboard products and use it as a carbon source for the compost area.
I'm pleased to learn that one of my favorite animal species, the sea otter, is a keystone species. They eat sea urchins, which keeps them from overfeeding on sea kelp forests. The sea kelp forests are home to many other species in the ecosystem. The cuteness of the Sea Otter is good enough to make sure they survive, but knowing that they are a keystone species makes it even more important to ensure these cute animals stick around.
Thank you for sharing this resource! One of my favorite animals is the North American River Otter and after looking it up I found that they are also a keystone species. In my local area, the population of river otters suffered a sharp decline in the early 1900s but have since made a resurgence due to successful conservation efforts!
I keep a gratitude journal where I write down what I'm grateful for, how I will make today awesome, a positive affirmation, little things that made my day, lessons from the day and goals for tomorrow. I tape photos, quotes or bible verses that appeal to me that day, and I might even draw something, and other things like the receipt of today's Starbucks drink! I love journaling and reflecting back on how I was feeling during a past season. Acknowledging things that Im grateful for has definitely changed my life for the better.
How did exercising each day impact your physical and mental resilience? What activities helped you feel stronger, more flexible, or more capable of adapting?
I'm feeling the motivation to get back to training now that it's getting warmer outside. I love the breezy North Carolina Spring that adds a spring to my step. I decided to use a half marathon training plan from Garmin just to keep me on a schedule and routine. I never regret a run. I love feeling stronger and more capable. I love the dopamine and endorphin release post run.
Dina Lomagno 4/29/2026 11:02 AM
