The Initiative
From Apr 1 to May 12, let us continue to rise in our responsibilities and contribute to (and in) AWE for Nature …
AIR
giving Effort
How?
Plant 1008 outdoor plants
- Plant native trees, native shrubs, native perennial flowers/plants, and vegetables, fruits & herbs outdoor
- Plant at home or sign up for planting events in your community/area (Lots of planting events during Earth month – April)
- See drop down menu below for more ideas and details
WATER
giving Resources
How?
Donate 27000 dollars to Water for People
- Water for People Water promotes the development of high-quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses and governments in over 40 countries.
EARTH
giving Time
How?
Invest 1008 hours in collecting litter
- Clean up litter at parks, waterways (including beaches), road sides, neighborhood or other areas in your local community.
- Organize your own clean-up drive or join existing local events (lots of clean-up events during Earth month – April)
- See drop down menu below for more ideas and details
GIVING EFFORT: Click here for more information for planting
- Plants include native trees, native shrubs, native perennial flowers/plants, and vegetables, fruits & herbs
- Plant outdoor only
- Find plants native to your area from your local nursery and/or through the links below:
- Each type of vegetables, herbs and other small sets of plants would count as one (1) plant
- Search and sign up with friends and family for planting events in your community/area. Since April is Earth month there are a lots of planting events across various cities.
GIVING TIME: Click here for more information for clean-ups
Join an existing event
- Join an existing event by doing a google search for:
- Park cleanup near me
- Waterway/ river/ beach clean up near me
- Earth day cleanup events near me
- Environmental groups near me
- Search their page for clean up events
- Materials needed: follow the guidelines from the event organizers
Organize your own
- Organize your own with family, friends, CM center, schools, clubs, neighborhood
- Planning checklists:
- Materials needed: suggestions from online resources
- Protective, reusable work gloves
- Wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, sun protection, and bug repellent – dress for the weather
- Bring your own water
- Large trash bag – labeled as landfill or recycle
- Check with local waste management for accepted items for recycling
- Trash grabbers
- Precautions
- Beware of hazards such as sharp objects and glass – do not pick up these items.
- Do not reach into leaves or bushes to pull out trash. If you come across hazardous debris that requires equipment you do not have, notify the appropriate authority
Our Progress
As we collectively fulfill our responsibility, we can also inspire others through tracking our progress! Be sure to check this page often to see how we are doing!
giving Efforts
Our CommUnity’s progress on efforts to plant and purify (Our Air)
Contribution of Efforts by Groups
giving Resources
Our CommUnity’s generosity on giving resources to support Water for People
We reached Our goal on giving resources to support One Drop Foundation!!!
giving Time
Our CommUnity’s progress towards giving Time to purify Earth
Contribution of Time by Groups
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We’re crowdsourcing stories and images from our CommUnity. Upload your pictures of planting and litter collection on this Padlet. Click the “+” in the board to begin your post. Posts may take up to 24 hours to be approved.
*Photos by Krishna Kant, Karsten Würth on Unsplash