Less Screen. More Green.

Join the Challenge

We're all spending too much time on screens, and it's harming our mental and physical health. Commit to reducing your daily screen time and spending 30 minutes outside every day for 30 days. Everyone who completes the challenge is entered to win a prize!

Take the Pledge

I pledge to:

1 Reduce my screen time a little more each week, because too much screen time can make me feel anxious, distracted, or even sad.
2 Go outside with family or friends for at least 30 minutes every day without a phone, tablet, or TV.
3 Take time to notice the world around me and explore nature in my neighborhood – like birds singing or plants growing in the cracks of the sidewalk.
4 Connect face-to-face with the people around me and be fully present, without digital distractions.

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RESOURCE

30 Days of Outdoor Fun, On Us!

When you take the pledge, you'll get a FREE 30-day nature tracker packed with easy, screen-free activities your whole family can enjoy together. Each day includes a simple idea to boost your mood, lower stress, and create lasting memories together—no planning required.

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BONUS RESOURCE

Digital Wellness Toolkit

Get practical tips and resources to help your family set healthy limits on technology. Includes screen time tracking sheets, conversation starters, and nature-based alternatives to digital entertainment.

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Complete the Challenge for a Chance to Win!

Everyone who successfully completes the challenge is entered to win a prize pack! Follow all 4 steps of the pledge for 30 days, then fill out a brief survey at the end of the challenge and you are entered to win. Progress is the goal, not perfection. If you miss a day, you can get back on track the next day. You must complete and submit the final survey to be eligible for the prize.

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Why join the challenge?

The average child in the U.S. spends more than 7 hours a day on a screen and only 10 minutes outside playing. This contributes to a crisis of loneliness and anxiety, and it's impacting their physical health, too. Changing this trend must begin with the whole family.

Reducing screen time and increasing green time will help you:

✓ Feel less stress and more calm.
✓ Improve focus and attention.
✓ Boost your mood and physical health.
✓ Build stronger relationships with friends and family by connecting face-to-face.
✓ Create a sense of belonging and appreciation for the local environment.

Helpful Resources

Winston National Center on Technology Use, Brain and Psychological Development

The Winston National Center on Technology Use, Brain and Psychological Development offers innovative research and guidance on how technology impacts youth, helping communities develop strategies for healthy digital habits.

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The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

In The Anxious Generation, Social Psychologist Dr. Jonathan Haidt provides a comprehensive analysis of the harms of too much screen time and offers practical solutions to address this epidemic.

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Children & Nature Network

The Children & Nature Network provides a robust resource hub that showcases best practices and programs to foster children’s connections with the natural world.

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Nature & Health Alliance

Nature & Health Alliance unites experts and organizations to advance the science of nature’s benefits, promoting policies and practices that enhance environmental and human well-being.

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Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv

Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv underscores the vital role of nature in child development, illustrating the benefits of outdoor play and the risks of nature deficit disorder.

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Social Media and Youth Mental Health, U.S. Surgeon General Advisory

The U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health addresses the epidemic of isolation and loneliness among adolescents and shares the importance of in-person social connection and community to support well-being.

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Dr. Robert Waldinger

Dr. Robert Waldinger, Director of the Harvard Study on Adult Development, and author, speaker, and Zen teacher. He has run the longest study in history on human happiness and well-being. His mission is to help people discover the keys to living happier, more fulfilling lives by fostering deeper connections with themselves and others.

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Einhorn Collaborative – A Call to Connection report

The Einhorn Collaborative’s A Call to Connection report explores how deep human relationships transform communities and offers actionable recommendations for building stronger connections.

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Dr. Arthur Brooks and the Science of Happiness

Dr. Arthur Brooks, through his work on the science of happiness, shares research-driven strategies to cultivate emotional and social well-being.

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Aspen Community Forum – Belonging, Meaning, Wellbeing and Purpose Framework for Youth Development

The Aspen Community Forum’s framework for youth development emphasizes belonging, meaning, well-being, and purpose, guiding the creation of supportive environments for young people.

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Blue Sky Funders Forum

The Blue Sky Funders Forum is a group of grantmakers whose mission is to inspire, deepen, and expand investments in meaningful outdoor experiences for everyone, building stronger communities everywhere.

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