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Penn’s 30x30 Challenge

Now that springtime is here, it’s time to get back outside. Join Penn's 30x30 Challenge and challenge yourself to spend at least 30 minutes outdoors each day during the month of April. 

As you may know, the 30x30 Challenge is an effort to encourage the Penn community to get outside, learn about local ecology, and appreciate the beauty of nature. The Challenge is open to all Penn faculty, staff and for the first time—students. It runs from April 1 to April 30. Register and participate here. Sign up ends March 31.

Optional group activities will be scheduled throughout the month, such as:

Monday, April 3, noon-1 p.m.: Kick-off Picnic on College Green, near the Peace Sign sculpture. Come picnic, bring your lunch and meet other 30x30 participants. Light snacks will be served!

Thursday, April 6, noon-1 p.m.: Schuylkill River Trail Walk, a 1.5 mile walk along the Schuylkill; meet in front of the Penn Museum. Pocket Naturalist Guides will be handed out; try to identify local trees, flowers or birds. Rain or Shine. RSVP.

There will also be food and giveaways at some of the other events.

By participating, you have the chance to win a hand-painted S'well water bottle for: signing up for the most events or taking the best pictures on Instagram—use #Penn30x30Challenge or tag @pennsustainability.

The 30 x 30 Challenge is sponsored by Human Resources, Campus Health Service, Penn Rec and Penn Sustainability. For more information, email sustainability@upenn.edu

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