Nature

Reconnect with nature and help protect the places you love.

Modern life often separates us from the natural world, but reconnecting with nature helps us understand our impact and our responsibility. When we care for the places we live and depend on, we support healthier ecosystems, stronger communities, and greater personal well-being.

Listen to a Nature Podcast

I will spend (___) minutes listening to a podcast about nature.
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24 Best Podcasts About Nature, Sustainability, and the Environment

30+ Wildlife and Nature Podcasts, and How to Listen to Them

10 Podcasts That Every Social Justice Nerd Should Listen To - YES! Magazine
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Practice Gratitude for the Earth

I will spend (___) minutes per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
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What Happens When We Reconnect with Nature

If Meditation Is Not Your Thing, Try a Walk in the Woods
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Enjoy the Sunrise or Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
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Sunrise and Sunset Times for Any Location

Sunlight and Your Health
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Keep a Nature Journal

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
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Nature Journaling: Get Started and Grow!

What is Nature Journaling?
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Go For A Daily Walk in Nature

I will take a (___)-minute walk outside each day around my campus, neighborhood, or local green space to connect with nature.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

What Happens When We Reconnect with Nature

If Meditation Is Not Your Thing, Try a Walk in the Woods
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Try Resources for Climate Anxiety

I will spend (___) minutes each day trying out climate anxiety resources that support mental and psychological well being.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

7 Resources to Help Manage Climate Anxiety

The Climate Anxiety Discussion Has a Whiteness Problem

Climate & Mind

Climate Change and Happiness - Podcast
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Learn How to Save the Pollinators

I will spend (___) minutes learning which plants support local native pollinators and grow some in containers, a campus garden, or at home if space allows.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Learn the Basics of Pollinators

Why Bees are Essential to People and Planet

Pollen Over Pesticides: How we Can Save the Honeybees
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Learn the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace means enjoying nature responsibly by minimizing our impact and leaving the environment as we found it, or better. I will spend (___) minutes learning about the seven core principles to minimize my impact while enjoying the outdoors.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

The Leave No Trace Seven Principles

Check Out Leave No Trace Activities for All Ages!
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Spend Time Outside

I will replace (___) minutes per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How to Spend More Time Outside in 7 Sneaky Ways

5 Ways to Take Your Love of the Outdoors to the Next Level

How to Ground Yourself in Nature
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Do a Nature Activity

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for (___) minutes each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
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ACTION RESOURCES:

What Happens When We Reconnect with Nature

Ecopsychology: How Immersion in Nature Benefits Your Health
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Explore a New Trail or Nature Walk

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Taking A Walk In Nature Could Be The Best Thing You Do For Your Mood All Day

National Park Service: Find a Park

The Leave No Trace Seven Principles
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Join An Outdoor Project

I will join a local or campus-based outdoor restoration project to help care for natural spaces and get involved in hands-on environmental work.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

VolunteerMatch

By Restoring India’s Kham River, a City Revives Its Cultural Legacy

Ecopsychology: How Immersion in Nature Benefits Your Health
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Learn to Grow Plants My Way

I will spend (___) minutes exploring how I can grow plants in my space—whether it’s a dorm windowsill, apartment patio, or a shared campus garden.
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Landscaping for Wildlife

How to Grow Your Own Food, Even If You Don't Have a Garden

Turning Your Black Thumb Green (Gardening Tips for a Beginner)
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Advocate for Green Spaces in My Community

I will call or write (___) public officials per day to advocate for more green spaces in my community or on campus, especially in areas that currently lack equitable access to nature.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Improving Children's Access to Nature Starts with Addressing Inequality

GovTrack

Replacing Vacant Lots With Green Spaces Can Ease Depression In Urban Communities
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Find Out if Nature Is on the Ballot

I will spend (___) minutes per day finding out what sustainability and nature-related legislation is on local and state ballots this year.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Statewide Ballot Measures Database

Bill Nye: The Best Way to Fight Climate Change is by Voting

Environmental Voter Project
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Organize a Course on Reconnecting with Earth

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Book: Reconnecting with Earth
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CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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