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Nature is calling! Take on a nature challenge, select from the actions below, and reconnect with the world around you.

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Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a (___)-minute walk outside each day.

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Go for a Daily Walk

I'll take a

minute-long walk each day
Spend Time Outside

I will replace (___) minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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Spend Time Outside

I'll spend

more minutes per day outside
Eat Meals Outside

I will eat (___) meal(s) outside each day.

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Eat Meals Outside

I'll eat

meals outside each day
Have Meetings Outside

I will schedule (___) minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

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Have Meetings Outside

I'll schedule

minutes of work outside each day
Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend (___) minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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Practice Gratitude for Earth

I'll spend

minutes per day practicing gratitude outside
Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for (___) minute(s) 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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Do Nature Activities

I'll spend

minutes per day in nature-based activities alone, or with my family
Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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Explore the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace
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Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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Find a Park
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One-Time Challenge

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Explore My Area
Join An Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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Join An Outdoor Project
Keep a Nature Journal

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

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Keep a Nature Journal
Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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Tend a Garden
Organize a Course

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
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Action Resources:

Course Option - Reconnecting With Earth
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Organize a Course

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