A Year of Practical Stewardship
Late Spring: Getting Outside Responsibly
June – Early July
As the weather warms, stewardship extends beyond our homes — trails, parks, and local businesses benefit from mindful choices.
Week 24: Pack out everything on trails
Leave no trace.
Impact: Benefits hundreds of trail users indirectly.
Week 25: Bike or walk short trips
Fresh air helps.
Impact: ~12,000 driving miles avoided annually.
Week 26: Choose native or drought-tolerant plants
They thrive locally.
Impact: Summer water demand reduced noticeably.
Week 27: Keep a trash bag in your car
Stop accidental litter.
Impact: Roadside litter visibly reduced.
Week 28: Support a local business
Local stays local.
Impact: Shipping emissions drop modestly but meaningfully.
Week 29: Bring snacks from home
Trail mix beats wrappers.
Impact: Thousands of wrappers eliminated annually.