This has been a powerful, positive experience. I appreciate seeing the combined impact that small changes can make. I often feel like my efforts are paltry and moot. So many big forces have such a huge impact on planetary health and they are beyond my control. But this is my planet, too. I'm glad that, small though they are, the changes I make do add up and that as a group, MCW has made a lot of great changes together. That is a wonderful thing. Thanks, SHE center, for bringing this Ecochallenge opportunity to campus.

Average 10,000 steps daily. Do yoga most mornings. Lean towards Mediterranean diet. Sleep 7.5-8 hours nightly. Quiet reflection every morning.

Happy Earth Day MCW Ecochallenge Team! Thank you for your engagement and sustainable efforts this month. We hope to see you in person in the Alumni Center or on Zoom at 2pm today to build community and discuss environmental health and sustainability at MCW! More info and registration here: Earth Day birthday celebration on April 22 (mcw.edu)

The Ecochallenge has become a great conversation starter with my kids about how we can help the environment! They have been eagerly helping me pick up litter around our neighborhood and pointing out ways we can be kinder to the Earth! It's been a great experience!