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Earth Day in the U.S.
 Earth Day was started by the late Senator Gaylord Nelson. He thought of the idea in 1962, but it did not catch on in politics until 1969. During a conference in Seattle, Nelson announced that there would be a day in the spring where there would be a demonstration on behalf of the environment. Camas native and Clark College graduate Denis Hayes was the national coordinator for the first Earth Day. He was a staffer for Nelson.Columbian Earth Day coverage
On Tuesday, in the spirit of Earth Day, a group of environmentally minded people intend to lift a glass to planet Earth.Of course, the same group gathers on the last Tuesday of every month.Vancouver Green Drinks, a free social networking opportunity whose members share a general interest in sustainability, will mark its first anniversary at 6 p.m. at Who Song & Larry's...
If you're like most people, you want to try to reduce your ecological footprint, but might not be sure where to start. Earth Day events at the Marshall Center and at the Salmon Creek Greenway on April 18 offer ideas. "The idea is just to celebrate Earth Day and what we can do to protect the environment," said Johnie Tucker, organizer of the Marshall Center event.
Willow Bock, 6, of Ridgefield, examines worms Saturday at a composting display at the Earth Day celebration at Marshall Community Center.Demetrius Brooks of Vancouver poses with a red-tailed hawk Saturday at the Wild on Wildlife booth at Marshall Community Center.A screech owl was one of the scene-stealers at the Wild on Wildlife booth Saturday at Marshall Community Center.
In Our view: Earth Day = Our Day
More of us are doing something about our carbon footprints. arth Day, a 38-year-old worldwide observance with a special Clark County connection, has a different feel this year. Chances are, you're part of the reason for that something different. Next Tuesday, April 22, is the official Earth Day, with events linked to it getting under way this weekend in Clark County and across...
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Our Clark County event
The community is invited to a FREE celebration of Earth Day at Marshall Community Center. Just bring in a can of food! Your whole family will enjoy earth-friendly crafts, interactive booths, games, face painting and demonstrations. Come learn how YOU can make a better future." For more information, download the flyer. The first 200 people get free breakfast! Follow EarthDayClarkCy on Twitter and on Facebook The StreamTeam's 10th Annual Earth Day Celebration on April 18th. The event includes a native tree planting, wildlife show, kids activities, free massages, sustainable BBQ and EcoFair. |
