This one was suggested by DBE’s Marketing Manager, Natalie Lorenzo. She writes: “I’ve been involved in my parks system for a while now. If I’ve learned one thing, park workers, rangers, and volunteers are truly devoted to park preservation.

Did you know one of the main causes of trail weathering is water? (I had thought the stamping of human feet was the main problem, but flowing water can erode a trail very quickly!) Trail maintenance teams create water bars, redirect weathered trails, and more to preserve the trails and the nature around them.”

If you’re looking for a green way to donate time or resources, try the U.S. National Parks System.