Earth Day: Honoring a world worth saving

Various activities are taking place to honor and protect our beautiful Earth.

By Eastin Johnson, Local CorrespondentThu, Apr 21 2011 at 4:22 PM EST

As the summer starts to set in, the changing weather offers a great opportunity to connect with nature.
For the week leading up to Earth Day 2011, campus groups have put together various activities to honor our planet. Student posters have been on display for the week and various workshops, presentations, book discussions and documentary showings have been held. These activities cover a slew of pertinent ecological topics such as the impacts of coal, farming and biofuel.
 
This Earth Day, there will be a collection drive for hazardous electronic waste, followed later in the day by a screening of the movie "FRESH," which looks at various ways in which individuals are reinventing the American food system. Should weather permit, I also look forward to enjoying the outdoors and taking a break from the hectic final weeks of the school year. This is a day for awareness and enjoyment as we keep nature in the forefront of our minds and do our part to protect its wonders.
 
The opinions expressed by MNN Bloggers and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of MNN.com. While we have reviewed their content to make sure it complies with our Terms and Conditions, MNN is not responsible for the accuracy of any of their information.
Previous Post
Environment takes big hit in gov't budget cuts
   Next Post
Virginia Beach renovates visitor center for optimal energy use

Comments

Follow this conversation View:

Add your comment

Sign in with one of these accounts or just add your comment below.
Used only for emailed comments and will not be displayed with your post
Notify me with an email when other people comment on this article.
The posting of advertisement, profanity or personal attacks is prohibited.
Click here to review our Terms of Use

EDITORS' PICKS

tease to asteroids

tease to pet facials

tease to emotional eating

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT