Earth Day is Thursday, April 22.  This year marks the 40th anniversary of the very first Earth Day in 1970, and the earth needs your help now more than ever. 

     About a billion people in more than 190 countries are expected to participate in some sort of Earth Day action to help bring about a healthy, sustainable planet.  Many of these actions will take place on Thursday, April 22, while others are planned for the weekend before or after Earth Day.  Some groups are even planning an entire Earth Week of varied activities to celebrate, educate, and advocate on behalf of the planet.

     Neighborhood and beach clean-ups, habitat restoration activities, visits to state legislators, climate teach-ins, tree and milkweed planting, recycling of prom clothing, and a solar cookout are just a tiny fraction of events planned around the country.  

     In addition to the scores of activities going on in towns and cities across the U.S.,  there will be a nationwide action in Washington, DC.  Concerned Americans will join together on the National Mall on Sunday, April 25, to urge Congress to enact  comprehensive climate legislation.  

     Find out how you can celebrate our earth by getting involved in constructive action on its behalf.  By visiting the Earth Day Network’s website, www.earthday.org, you will find information about events planned near where you live.  And, if you wish, you can register your own event.–April Moore

    

    

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