20 April 2012

Earth Day

Sunday, 22 April, is the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day, a day that was established to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. Initially the focus on Earth Day was on the United States, but, twenty years later, it became an international event.

This year there were and are a number events that have been held or will soon be held throughout New England, the rest of the United States, and numerous other nations throughout the world. Some of these are sponsored by local  (or other) governments, others by non-profit organizations, others involve citizens doing specific projects on their own.

To access some of the Earth Day events in New England, please visit:

Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection: Earth Day Events in Connecticut

Maine Cleanup - Hermon Bangor Earth Day 2012

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection: Earth Day 2012: Events in Massachusetts

2012 Manchester Earthday  (NH)

What Grows On in Rhode Island: Earth Day & Arbor Day

Putney Vermont Earth Day 2012: Unearth Your Passion!

Background information:

US EPA: Earth Day

Earth Day Network

Earth Day Network: A Billion Acts of Green

Wikipedia: Earth Day

Vermont Agency of Natural Resources: Earth Day Every Day Ten things you can do to help keep Vermont green

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