Joining a group helped me meet people in my community I probably would not have otherwise met.

Here are some of the little seedlings I’ve been growing.

I had no idea how beneficial the growing and cultivating of seaweed is for the planet. It's incredible how positive the Nexus rating is for seaweed farming in all categories because there are such a wide range of benefits to be found. I've enjoyed eating seaweed since I was a kid but I will make a more conscious effort moving forward to purchase items made with seaweed to support this industry.

I haven't successfully kept a garden since I was a child, mostly due to space constraints. I'm making a plan now to see what I can grow in my limited indoor/outdoor spaces!

I definitely need to update my emergency survival kit. I think it maybe has half of the recommended items in it. This was a good reminder to get prepared before an emergency happens.

I was surprised to learn that the category I emit the most carbon in is travel. I don't travel by plane very often and I drive a fairly fuel efficient car but my travel output was nearly double that of my consumption. It's definitely something I'll need to be more conscious of whenever making travel arrangements in the future.

It's estimated that one out of every three bites of food we eat depends on pollinators! They also help keep our air clean, and our ecosystem thriving! To ensure they continue to thrive, simple things we can do include planting pollinator friendly gardens, reducing use of pesticides, and offering water sources outside like bird baths or fountains.