The Funky Chickens

we need less than we think, living in a consumer driven environment is not really a good way to use our resources,

I want to push myself to do better moving forward - reduce my overall waste output, continue to reuse/upcycle stuff, improve our composting habits, ride my bike to the grocery if I can carry items without riding into a ditch.

1. Plant a Bee Garden One of the largest threats to bees is a lack of safe habitat where they can build homes and find a variety of nutritious food sources. By planting a bee garden, you can create a safe haven for bees with pollen- and nectar-rich flowers by planting a range of shapes, sizes, colors, and bloom times. You don’t need a ton of...

A high level meal plan helps with the weekly activities for after work

I enjoyed researching native trees and will be planting a few more in my yard in May. Thank you, Linda, for organizing and managing our Ecochallenge team! Didn't know where to post this, so am posting here. General thoughts about our Ecochallenge this year: I wish the app had been easier to navigate, and a bit more intuitive, with less...

This month's ecochallenge was successful! I accomplished many things that help the environment and other humans.

Planting trees in honor of Arbor Day is a longstanding American tradition that dates back to 1872, and while climate and landscape factors have changed since the holiday's inception, the motivation remains crucial. "There has never been a more important time to be planting trees than right now," Dan Lambe, chief executive of the...

Support Local Beekeepers and Organizations Local beekeepers work hard to nurture their bees and the local community. The easiest way to show your appreciation is to buy locally-made honey and beeswax products. Many beekeepers use products from their hives to create soaps, lotions, and beeswax candles. Plus, local honey is not only delicious —...

This has been a really fun challenge, one where it makes you think each day about how we live our lives, the impact that we have on the earth, and those that we share this planet with today, and in the future.

Cleaning out items that are not required or out grown