Earth Day 2013
O'Brien County Conservation Board Headquarters, O'Brien County
Monday, April 22, 2013
On Monday, April 22, 2013 we celebrate the observance of Earth Day! Earth Day gives us reason to enjoy the tonic of fresh air, contact with the soil, and companionship with nature! Walk through the woods in search of emerging wildflowers and green moss. Go outside, no matter what the weather!
Ever wondered how Earth Day started? This observance arose from an interest in gathering national support for environmental issues. In 1970, San Francisco activist John McConnell and Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson separately asked Americans to join in a grassroots demonstration. McConnell chose the spring equinox (March 21, 1970) and Nelson chose April 22. Millions of people participated, and today Earth Day continues to be widely celebrated with events on both dates. The most common practice of celebration is to plant new trees for Earth Day.
Learn more about Earth Day 2013! Make a plan to make everyday Earth Day!
