Chelsea Burdick

Join the EcoChallenge event on the Community Champion Portal to track qualifying actions. Select actions are eligible for matching funds going to EcoChallenge. Link provided in the dropdown menu.

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 30 minutes and collect 15 items of litter.

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will volunteer 8 hours in my community.

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

Through my Earth Month Ecochallenge feed, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

I will watch 3 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 6 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will cook 2 meals with zero waste each day.

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.

I spend 15 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

I will watch 2 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.