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easy

Pick up trash anywhere in your community for 30 minutes

Spend at least 30 minutes collecting litter in your neighborhood, park, or community space.

0.5 hrsStart
medium

Fill at least 2 full bags of trash from anywhere in your community

Collect and properly dispose of at least two full bags of trash from your community.

1 hrsStart
hard

Organize a community cleanup with at least 3 friends

Lead a small group cleanup with at least three friends in your community.

2 hrsStart
medium

Clean up a beach or riverbank near your community

Remove litter from a beach, lake shore, or riverbank in your area.

1 hrsStart
easy

Remove trash from a sports field or recreational area

Clean up litter from a local sports field, playground, or recreational area.

0.5 hrsStart
easy

Clean up a storm drain or catch basin near your home

Clear debris and litter from a storm drain or catch basin near your home.

0.5 hrsStart
hard

Volunteer at a local environmental organization for at least 1 hour

Volunteer at least one hour with a local environmental organization.

2 hrsStart
medium

Attend a local environmental event or meeting

Attend a local environmental event, town hall, or community meeting.

1 hrsStart
hard

Write a letter to your local government about an environmental issue

Write and send a letter to local government about an environmental concern.

2 hrsStart
easy

Plant a flower, small plant, or herb anywhere

Plant at least one flower, herb, or small plant in a pot, garden, or community space.

0.5 hrsStart
easy

Spread wildflower seeds in an empty patch of land in your community

Sow wildflower seeds in an appropriate empty patch of land in your community.

0.5 hrsStart
medium

Start a compost bin at home

Set up a working compost bin or compost system at home.

1 hrsStart
hard

Plant at least 3 different plants in a community space

Plant three or more different plants in an approved community space.

2 hrsStart
medium

Create a small pollinator garden with native flowers

Design and plant a small pollinator garden using native flowers.

1 hrsStart
easy

Post an environmental tip on Instagram and tag TerraServe

Share an environmental tip on Instagram and tag @TerraServe.

0.5 hrsStart
easy

Share a photo of nature in your community on social media

Post a photo of local nature on social media with an environmental caption.

0.5 hrsStart
medium

Post a before and after cleanup photo on social media

Share before and after photos from a cleanup on social media.

1 hrsStart
medium

Get one friend to sign up for TerraServe Challenges

Invite a friend who creates a TerraServe Challenges account.

1 hrsStart
medium

Teach a younger student about one environmental issue

Teach a younger student about a specific environmental topic.

1 hrsStart
easy

Bring reusable bags to the grocery store

Use reusable bags for an entire grocery shopping trip.

0.5 hrsStart
easy

Go one full day with zero single-use plastic

Avoid all single-use plastic for one full day.

0.5 hrsStart
easy

Donate a bag of old clothes instead of throwing them away

Donate at least one bag of clothes to a thrift store or donation center.

0.5 hrsStart
medium

Collect and recycle old batteries or electronics from your home

Properly collect and recycle batteries or small electronics from home.

1 hrsStart
medium

Use a reusable water bottle every day for one full week

Use only a reusable water bottle for drinking water for seven days.

1 hrsStart
medium

Finish all your food for one week — zero food waste

Eat or save all prepared food with zero waste for one week.

1 hrsStart
easy

Turn off lights every time you leave a room for one full week

Turn off lights when leaving any room for seven consecutive days.

0.5 hrsStart
easy

Turn off the tap while brushing teeth for one full week

Keep the tap off while brushing teeth for seven days.

0.5 hrsStart
medium

Take 5-minute showers for 5 days straight

Limit showers to five minutes for five consecutive days.

1 hrsStart
medium

Unplug all chargers and electronics when not in use for one full week

Unplug chargers and idle electronics when not in use for seven days.

1 hrsStart
hard

Walk or bike instead of getting a car ride for one full week

Use walking or biking instead of car rides for transportation for seven days.

2 hrsStart
hard

Volunteer at a health-related community event for 1 hour

Volunteer at least one hour at a health fair, blood drive, or similar community event.

2 hrsStart
medium

Donate hygiene supplies to a local shelter or drive

Donate new hygiene items (soap, toothpaste, etc.) to an approved collection point.

1 hrsStart
medium

Help an elderly neighbor with a wellness errand

Assist a neighbor with a health-related errand (pharmacy pickup, appointment ride, etc.) with permission.

1 hrsStart
easy

Build or refresh a home first-aid kit

Assemble or update a basic first-aid kit at home with essential supplies.

0.5 hrsStart
medium

Complete an online first-aid or CPR awareness module

Finish a reputable free first-aid or CPR awareness training online.

1 hrsStart
medium

Practice the recovery position with a partner

Learn and demonstrate the recovery position with a friend or family member.

1 hrsStart
easy

Teach a friend or family member one healthy habit

Explain and demonstrate one healthy habit (hydration, sleep, hand washing, etc.) to someone else.

0.5 hrsStart
medium

Create a one-page health tip sheet for your school or club

Design a simple one-page handout with accurate health tips for students.

1 hrsStart
hard

Lead a 15-minute health Q&A for at least 3 peers

Host a short Q&A on a health topic you researched (with credible sources).

2 hrsStart
easy

Share three mental-health resources with your community

Research and share three credible mental-health resources (hotlines, school counselor, etc.).

0.5 hrsStart
easy

Write a gratitude list every day for one week

Write at least three gratitudes daily for seven days.

0.5 hrsStart
hard

Organize a peer check-in circle with at least 3 friends

Host a supportive check-in (no therapy claims) where everyone shares how they are doing.

2 hrsStart
easy

Eat a balanced meal with vegetables every day for five days

Include vegetables in lunch or dinner for five consecutive days.

0.5 hrsStart
medium

Replace sugary drinks with water for one full week

Drink water instead of soda, energy drinks, or sugary beverages for seven days.

1 hrsStart
easy

Prepare a healthy snack for yourself and one other person

Make a nutritious snack (fruit, nuts, yogurt, etc.) for you and someone else.

0.5 hrsStart
easy

Walk 30 minutes a day for five days straight

Walk at least 30 minutes each day for five consecutive days for wellness.

0.5 hrsStart
medium

Complete a full week of 7–8 hours of sleep

Prioritize 7–8 hours of sleep each night for seven days.

1 hrsStart
medium

Try a new stress-relief activity for one week

Practice one stress-relief method (journaling, stretching, breathing) daily for seven days.

1 hrsStart