Tag: Earth Day
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Happy Earth Day 2023
Happy Earth Day 2023! Earth day is the culmination of a week long celebration. The first Earth Day was held in 1970. Since the, over 1 billion people in 190+ countries modilize for action every year on Earthday. The Field Museum and other Chicago area museums are free today!
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NYT: The ‘Profoundly Radical’ Message of Earth Day’s First Organizer
The New York Times has an article about the founder of Earth Day. The first event was held on April 22nd, 1970 and was very popular. New York City shut down parts of Fifth Avenue and 14th Street. It was created to get attention for environmentalism. I vaguely remember the event and was a member…
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Happy Earth Day 2019!
There is an official website for Earth Day 2019 (History of Earth Day). They’re blog has information of activities. See what you can do to help! We only have one planet! Reason Magazine has a post with “5 Trends Worth Celebrating” in 2019. To celebrate the 49th Earth Day, below are some global trends indicate…
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Happy Earth Day 2018!
Happy Earth Day 2018. Lot's of details on this website. Google has a message from Jane Goodall. CNN has a story about "Five good (and bad) things that have happened since the last Earth Day". Vox has a story about "7 things we've learned about Earth singe the last Earth Day". There's much, much…
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Today is Earth Day 2017
Today, April 22nd, 2017, is Earth Day 2017. There are many events near Chicago, the March for Science, Science Expo, and more. Come on out and support Science. Earth Day Network’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network is the world’s…
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Today is Earth Day 2015
This is the 45th anniversary of the first Earth Day in 1970. Many events are planned. Check the website for an event near you!
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Request for Volunteers for Earth Day
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is presenting its annual Earth Day Celebration on April 24th, 2010 at Plum Creek Nature Center in Beecher, IL. and has asked for our club to participate. This year’s theme is “Soil”. If you are interested in participating, please contact John Good.
