With winter moving into our nation, the Beatus Cras is taking a look at mental health awareness for the next two months. Fewer daylight hours and cold temperatures can negatively affect mental health. It is important to be aware of the struggles those with mental health challenges can face this Read more…
Have you read the Beatus Cras constitution? If you do, you will notice that we have “no standing armies, only militias when under imminent threat.” However, the nation is permitted to “maintain other types of defense mechanisms to ensure the safety of its territory and citizens, and also for fun.” Read more…
Reducing plastic waste is the theme of May and June. With up to 80% of plastic waste ending up in landfills or the ocean, reducing the amount of plastic waste we produce is a good way to lower our individual contributions to that number. Over the next two months, check Read more…
As we get further into 2023, the Beatus Cras has decided to focus on a topic vital to our very existence: food. During the months of March and April, we are working to create healthy habits surrounding the creation and consumption of food within our nation! Changing any sort of Read more…
The challenges for January and February are about watching our water waste! As it is winter for many of us, we are using water in different ways than we do in summer months. In summer, we may water plants and lawns, while in winter we may drip faucets to prevent Read more…
The challenges for November and December are all about preparing for winter. Since we don’t get to hibernate, we need to prepare for cold weather and possible emergencies associated with that weather. Last year, the Beatus Cras had to prepare for rolling blackouts, icy roads, and freezing pipes. Starting winter Read more…
As fall creeps closer and the weather in our small nation begins to cool, the Beatus Cras is challenging you to look at another free resource found in many local communities: parks. Parks and green spaces are found in most urban areas. While most of these green spaces are maintained Read more…
The challenges for July and August are all about the local resource most people forget- libraries! Libraries offer a wide range of resources, as well as trained librarians to help you find out more about every subject! This month, try and use your local library, and help others take advantage Read more…
With the onset of summer, your council has deemed the topic of heat protection of the utmost importance for the months of May and June. With summer comes hotter temperatures, and we all need to know how to protect ourselves and others from extreme heat. Check out the challenges below Read more…
The theme for March and April is helping others with and through food. Not only can gifts of food be extremely helpful, but every community has food insecure populations that can benefit from your help. For the next two months, we are focusing on learning about how food affects those around Read more…