Marjean Peroutka

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.)

Learn more about sustainability efforts at Allina Health. Search for Environmental Sustainability on the AKN.

Confirm that you know where the nearest fire extinguisher is. And take a moment to confirm you remember how to use it with our PASS acronym: a. Pull the pin b. Aim the hose c. Squeeze the handle d. Sweep side to side

Healthy soils and resilient food systems depend on how we grow food. I will spend 120 minutes learning about farming practices such as regenerative agriculture, agroecology, or permaculture, and reflect on how they support both people and the planet.

Sharing surplus food not only prevents waste but also strengthens social safety nets. I will donate or share 10 meals or food items through a food bank, community fridge, or with neighbors to support food security and resilience.

Bees and other pollinators are vital to ecosystems and agriculture. I will spend 20 minutes learning how to support local pollinators and take at least one action—such as planting native flowers or avoiding pesticides—to help sustain resilient ecosystems and harvests.