Shawna Dilworth

I will spend 240 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard, or volunteer in my community: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 4 conversations per day.

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

I will spend 45 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 240 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

Of nearly 44 million U.S. renter households in 2019, more than 45% paid rent equal to 30% or more of their gross household income. I will spend 120 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.