Walk (Instead of Drive)
So what do you stand to gain from not driving? 1. A little extra money in your pocket: Anywhere from $9,000 – $14,000 a year according to the American Public …
Ride Your Bike to Work
Biking to work is fun, plain and simple. Many people look back wistfully on fond childhood memories of riding their bike around their neighborhood, wishing they could still be so carefree …
Become a Beekeeper
Bees might bring out a stinging sensation of fear in some, but the little critters play a vital role in our everyday life. Through pollination, bees help produce many of …
Feed the Birds
One of the best ways to enjoy wildlife in the comfort of your home is to watch birds at a feeder. You’ll be amazed at the variety of birds that …
Go on an Adventure in Your Local Parks
“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike.” — John Muir There …
Start a Butterfly Garden in Your Community
Beginning a butterfly garden can be as simple as choosing flowering plants that will invite adult butterflies to your garden to feed. But if you want to create a butterfly …
Go for a Walk, It Makes You Less Stressed
One of the best ways to relieve the stresses of the day is to simply walk them away, scientists have found. Walking briskly or jogging really does calm you down …
Recycle
Recycling is important in today’s world if we want to leave this planet for our future generations. It is good for the environment, since we are making new products from the …
Adopt an Acre of Rainforest
Through Adopt-A-Rainforest, individuals, school groups and other organizations contribute funding to small conservation groups in tropical countries that work to stop rainforest destruction. Donations to the Adopt-A-Rainforest projects support the purchase and …
Organize a Carpool to Reduce Car Emissions
GroupCarpool is the home for your carpooling needs. Today, people across every continent rely on GroupCarpool to streamline their ground transportation logistics. With offices in San Francisco and New York, …
Place a Bird Feeder or Bird Bath in Your Backyard
When you first set up a feeding station, you may have no feeder visitors. Be patient—the local birds first have to discover the new food source. As with any new …
Plant Native Flowers or Plants along Highways
Our nation’s highways provide access to the wonders of nature, and offer opportunities for travelers to enjoy natural beauty within their rightsof-way. As stewards of America’s roadsides—the nation’s front yard—transportation …
Sponsor an Animal at Your Zoo
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute contributes to cheetah conservation through research in cheetah reproduction, including pioneering methods of assisted reproduction. There is still much to be done …
Pick up Litter in Your Neighborhood
Possible recipients Anyone who enjoys a pristine neighborhood, park, beach, or public walkway. What you’ll need Plastic bag to collect trash Gloves Optional: pick-up stick, separate bag for recyclables Instructions …
Plant a tree
The Plant a Billion projects in the United States are rejuvenating iconic forests in key locations throughout the country. The Nature Conservancy is making sure each dollar donated can have …
