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Celebrate Earth Day 2014 Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to Renew the Health of Our Planet
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hether already an activist or still struggling to sort recyclables, we all have a prime opportunity during the week of April 22 to renew our individual and collective pledge to tread more lightly on the planet. “Environmentalism touches every part of our lives, from what we eat to what we wear to what we breathe,” says Earth Day Network President Kathleen Rogers. “Learning about where our food comes from or how a product is made can be fun,” she continues, “and awareness is the foundation for action.” More than a billion citizens have already registered their acts of green through the organization’s website; this year, the campaign seeks to engage a billion more. Suggestions range from the personal, such as pledging to stop using disposable plastic, to the political, in calling our congressional representatives to reestablish a tax credit program for renewable energy. With an estimated two out of every three people on Earth expected to be living in cities by 2050—straining water, energy and transportation systems—Earth Day Network has chosen Green Cities as this year’s theme. Advocates are calling upon cities to invest in smart grids, overhaul outdated building codes and increase public transportation options. Visit EarthDay.org to pledge a personal act of green, find a volunteer opportunity or learn more about the re-greening of urban communities around the world. Help celebrate its progress toward sustainability at these local Earth Day 2014 events.
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Denver/Boulder Mile High Edition
Earth Day Events 2014 [Only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realize we cannot eat money. - Cree Indian Proverb]
Throughout April: Children’s Museum of Denver – April is Planet Earth Month: Check their calendar for great daily programs like Super Scientists-Earth Rangers and Kids-Strong Body, Strong Planet. Mychildsmuseum.org City of Golden various events: Keep Golden beautiful! Clean ups, classes and more; check calendar for events and dates. Earth Day Art Show at the Golden Library all month (artists’ reception 4/22 6-7:30pm.) Cityofgolden.net/ links/sustainability
April 9 National Environmental Education Week, hosted by NEEF (National Environmental Education Foundation) presents the EE Week webinar “The Grand Green Challenges of Engineering” 7pm EST. EEweek.org/webinars
April 13-19 National Environmental Education Week: “Greening STEM: Engineering a Sustainable World.” EE Week will explore how engineering plays an important part in the way we think about and solve some of today’s biggest environmental problems, leading to sustainable solutions for a healthier planet and healthier people. EEweek.org/register
April 17-25 Colorado State University Celebrates Earth Day with Week of Events green.colostate.edu/earth-week.aspx MileHighNaturalAwakenings.com
Friday, April 18 National Arbor Day: Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Arborday.org/states/state.cfm?State=CO
April 19-27 National Parks Week: Celebrate all that America’s more than 400 national parks have to offer with the theme “National Park Week: Go Wild!” Fee-free entrance days on Sat, April 19 and Sun, April 20! NationalParks.org
Saturday, April 19 Earth Day at the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center: 9am-3pm. North 30th Street, Colorado Springs. FREE. Native American Dancer Performances, live birds of prey from Nature’s Educators, children’s craft activities, nature walks and free admission to Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. GardenofGods.com Earth Day Fort Collins: 11am-5pm at Civic Center Park, 201 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins. More interactive and educational opportunities. Admission is free and attendees are asked to bring nonperishable food items for the Food Bank. SustainableLivingAssociation.org Mountain Area Earth Day Fair: 10am-4pm. Evergreen Lake House, 29614 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen. OurEarthOurChance.weebly.com *Metech Recycling Stapleton United Neighborhoods: 10am-1pm. Quebec Square Shopping Center in front of Sam’s Club. Charges will apply. *Metech Recycling City of Lakewood: 9am3pm. Heritage Center/Allison Pkwy and Wadsworth. Charges will apply/Benefits the Rooney Road Foundation.
Tuesday, April 22 Today is EARTH DAY, created in 1970 to spark a revolution against environmental abuse. Sign up to receive a green tip every day in April! EPA.gov/earthday.
[There would be very little point in my exhausting myself and other conservationist themselves in trying to protect animals and habitats if we weren’t at the same time raising young people to be better stewards. - Dr. Jane Goodall Primatologist, ethologist and anthropologist ] Celebrate Lakewood Regional Parks: Join a ranger-led hike through the Bear Creek Greenbelt. Lakewood.org/EarthDay2014 Earth Day Denver: 10am-2pm. Each year, Denver’s Earth Day Fair showcases local businesses, organizations, and agencies that practice or provide environmentally-friendly and sustainable services and products. Wellington Webb Municipal Building Atrium, 201 W. Colfax Ave, Denver. Zero Waste event. goo.gl/FEIufs