The 30x30 Outdoor Challenge is a month-long wellness event starting on April 1 and ending on April 30. Each day during April, Be in the Know participants are challenged to spend at least 30 minutes outside. If you achieve the April 30x30 Outdoor Challenge for 21 out of 30 days and track your progress on the Personify Health platform, you will earn 750 points for the 2024-2025 Be in the Know wellness campaign.

Over the last decade, researchers have documented what many of us know intuitively—that nature is good for our health and well-being. Regularly spending time outdoors can reduce stress and boost immunity, energy levels, and creativity.

Challenge yourself to spend at least 30 minutes outdoors in nature each day for all 30 days of April. Eat your lunch outside, go for a walk, or enjoy a local park. Tag us on Instagram (@pennsustainability), Twitter (@greenpenn), or Facebook (@PennSustainability) and use the hashtag #Penn30x30Challenge in your post to share your pictures of spending time outside.

Students and other members of the Penn community who are not part of Be in the Know are encouraged to post themselves outside on social media using the hashtag #Penn30x30Challenge to enter into weekly raffles for sustainable prizes.

Learn more and find suggestions for local nature spots and outdoor activities on the Penn Sustainability website.

—Penn Sustainability