Prayer for For the Conservation of Natural Resources (BCP)

Almighty God, in giving us dominion over things on earth, you made us fellow workers in your creation: Give us wisdom and reverence so to use the resources of nature, that no one may suffer from our abuse of them, and that generations yet to come may continue to praise you for your bounty; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Below are some resources to help you care for creation!

Plant Native Trees

Casey Trees

DC Department of Energy & Environment

Plant NOVA Natives

Reduce and Reuse

Join The Rounds (use this link to get $30 off your first order)

Reducing and Reusing Basics from the Environmental Protection Agency

Shop secondhand/consignment as much as possible

Buy women's and children's clothing online through ThredUp (use this link for $10 off your first order)

Recycle, Donate, and Compost in the DC Area

Compost scraps at various Food Waste Dropoff Locations in DC

Recycle your electronics through eCYCLE DC or drop them off at Best Buy Locations

Visit Free Cycle to find needed items

Donate furniture, household goods, and more in dignity condition to A Wider Circle

Join your neighborhood BuyNothing Group 

Donate/recycle clothing through GreenDrop 

Check out free recycling programs at Terracycle

Exchange arts and crafts materials at UpCycle Creative Reuse Center

Donate furniture, appliances, building materials, and more to Community Forklift

Other Resources

Climate Change and Water Partner Organizations (EPA)

Environmental Justice in Your Community (EPA)

10 Ways to Advocate for Environmental Legislation (Sierra Club)

USDA Certification Programs

Environmental Working Group Skin Deep Cosmetics Database

How to Use Irish Spring Soap to Repel Garden Pests

Strategies to reduce red meat and elevate your plate (Harvard)

Rock Creek Conservancy