Roxane Millette

"Mushroom Madness" will take place on April 6th at 1:00pm, on the third floor of the library (room L-307). Learn how mushrooms can be a solution to plastic waste.

Read a library book that covers either SDG #13 (Climate Action), #14 (Life Below Water), or #15 (Life on Land). Ask the librarian for help to find relevant titles.

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 spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will spend 120 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about gender diversity.

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).

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

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.

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 practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 1 conversations per day.

I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

I will spend 120 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

Tired of overcrowded and infrequent buses? Let's improve public transit by sending your concerns to the STM. Let them know that the 419 needs to be addressed. Write to them based on your own frustrating experiences with this line.

Celebrate Earth Day in the Agora on Thursday April 21 from 10am-3pm! Pick up some seedlings, learn how to make a seed bomb, learn about cycling, and much more!