During the month of May, join thousands of people across the country taking action to move our economy and society away from dependence on fossil fuelsthrough the Transition Challenge. Organized by Transition US, the Transition Challenge is an opportunity to get your hands dirty, create something beautiful, and be counted as part of a bigger movement toward community resilience in the face of climate change and peak oil.
Last year, in partnership with California-based Daily Acts, Transition US registered over 4,000 actions in communities across the country. Folks picked up their shovels and tools, helped construct rainwater harvesting systems, and installed solar panels. Abandoned lots were converted into green oases and school children pulled weeds and planted tomato starts. When these individual actions occur on a large scale, they energize and engage our communities and show the world it is possible to survive and thrive without relying on fossil fuels.
This year Transition US hopes to register more than 5,000 actions. To participate in this year’s challenge, you can create your own project or volunteer on a community project in one of four areas: food, water, energy, and community. Transition US has plenty of ideas and how-to guides listed on their website, but the sky is the limit. Whether your “something beautiful” takes the form of a community garden, a compost pile, or even a graywater system, it brings us one step closer to a healthy, resilient planet.
For more ideas and inspiration, mark your calendar for Transition US’ teleseminar on “Tools and Tips for the Transition Challenge” on April 25th. Make sure to register your project to be counted, and feel free to send updates and photos to the TUS team to share and inspire others with your ideas!
