Earth Day Canada is a national environmental charity to provide Canadians with the practical knowledge and tools they need to help the environment. It was recognized in 2004 as the top environmental education organization in North America. Earth Day Canada regularly partners with many organizations in all parts of Canada to support environmental causes. This year is the 20th anniversary of Earth Day Canada.
This entire weekend celebrates Earth Day. I encourage all teachers, trainers and educators to employ environmental information into their classroom studies on Friday and Monday. There are many websites on the internet regarding Earth Day and activities that can be used in a classroom setting.
The most important environmental actions will happen at the local grassroots level. Some people are involved in the community garden project; others in the protection of natural spaces, such as the Chignecto Game Sanctuary; still others have started their own environmental networks or organizations. The environmental issue you focus on is really up to you.
On April 22 from 4:30 to 6pm the members of the Amherst Community Garden Project are hosting and event at Maggie’s Place. We invite people who are interested in gardening and becoming involved with the community garden to attend. Please RSVP to Lisa Emery at the email address below.
The Joggins Fossil Centre will be open for Earth Day from 9:30 to 4:30 with free admission. Since this is also the UN year of biodiversity they have a new exhibit called “Have you thanked a plant today”. They are also encouraging children to bring in plastic pop bottles to help build a recycled pop bottle greenhouse and plant a pumpkin seed for the pumpkin competition. You can contact the Centre for more details.
Now, the fight for a clean environment continues at every corner of the globe, including Canada. This year you can be a part of this history and a part of Earth Day. You may even discover an energy you didn't even know you had. Feel it rumble through the grass roots under your feet. Channel it into building a clean, healthy, diverse world for generations to come.
Lisa Emery, B.A. is currently living in Amherst. Lisa invites comments to her column. You can contact Lisa at: emeryvine@gmail.com. Follow her on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/emeryvine, or view her blog at http://emeryvinegrapevine.blogspot.com
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