Be an Earth Advocate
Jump-start Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary Year
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he world, now in greater peril than ever, also has unprecedented opportunity to build a new future. In 2010, April 22, the 40th an-
collective power to bring about historic advances in individual, civic, corporate, national and interna- tional commitments to sustainability. Earth Day care for the Earth among 17,000 partners and collaborating organizations, sees this year as pivotal.
“Earth Day is a catalyst for environmen-
tal change—40 years and 190 countries strong,” says Denis Hayes, the original Earth Day organizer and an Earth Day Network board member. Together, he says, “We will ignite this generation, the Green Generation, Day.”
More than a billion people annually partici- pate in Earth Day activities. This month, volunteers around the world are engaged in large and small steps to green up their communities as part of the networks’ A Billion Acts of Green movement. Some are widening their reach through a green social network. Others are participating in 500 town hall-style meetings with local leaders on Earth Day to discuss response to climate change. Students are rallying in campus events. Communities of artists and athletes for the Earth also are also on board.
EarthFair 2010 – 10am-5pm. En- vironmental fair and celebration with over 350 exhibitors, a food pavilion, special kids activity area, three entertainment venues, the Children’s Earth Parade and more. Free. Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. EarthDayWeb. org.
insights on this great low-water plant for Southern California along with other native succu- member. Pre-registration by April 15 required. San Diego Botanic Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436-9466. SDBGarden.org.
with responsibility for the health of the environment,” says Carl Pope, executive director of the Sierra Club. “Forty years later, environmental legislation for climate action is more important than ever; passing a climate bill in the United States by April 22, 2010 is imperative.” Supported priorities include renewable energy, green jobs and a new green economy. April 24 is also designated as a global day of celebration, marking all contributing achievements, in 40 events in major cities, including Washington, D.C. Find scheduled Earth Day activities and register a personal or corporate green action at EarthDay.net. Plan now to attend and support these local events.
– 10am-4pm. Celebrate the oldest pepper tree in California. Features interactive and educational games, music, food, lectures and displays for proactive participation. Free. Mis- sion San Luis Ray, 4050 Mission Ave, Oceanside, 92057. Earth- DayNorth.com.
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