Megan Duursma

Green teams strengthen resilience by creating shared responsibility. I will join or help start a green team in my workplace, school, or community group to support sustainability and collaboration.

Give back to your community & the environment by participating in an environmentally-related volunteer activity this April. Not only will you get points in the EcoChallenge, but this counts towards FCR's corporate volunteer day objective as well!

Meditation helps build resilience and clarity. I will spend 2 minutes each day to meditate or create a moment of silence each day to reflect on things important to me.

Eating a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables is a simple way to boost our personal health and support a more resilient food system. I will prepare and enjoy 2 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 20 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

Some species are especially important because they help keep whole ecosystems in balance. I will spend 2 minutes learning about a keystone species near me and how it supports biodiversity and resilience.

Too much artificial light can confuse and harm animals, especially those active at night. I will reduce sources of outdoor light or switch to wildlife-friendly fixtures to support healthy habitats.

Freezing food can be a good way to prevent food waste.

Mulching helps soil hold water and reduces runoff. I will mulch the base of trees or other plants at home, school, or in my community to improve water retention and soil health.

I will continue to pick up any garbage I see while camping, or hiking, whether mine or other peoples.

Taking steps to protect nature and leave it just as good if not better from when you stepped into it.

I will participate and build community bonds with neighbors, creating more localized community resilience.

I will actively work to conserve more water when washing dishes by hand, and turn the running water off as much as possible.