April 18th, 2012

Chances are there’s an Earth Day celebration near you this month. (Still looking for one? Check out EarthDay.org, which not only lists major events, but invites you to take a green pledge under its Billion Acts of Green campaign, which is very close to logging its billionth act.)
As you can imagine, I’ve been to dozens of green festivals and Earth Day fairs over the years. It’s a must for someone writing about green living practices. And it remains a pleasure.

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April 12th, 2010

From Green Right Now Reports

Thousands of events will commemorate this 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. In the U.S., many gatherings will focus on making environmental progress by cleaning up a wildlife area or prepping a community garden. Some cities will host festivals, with info booths and giveaways, live music and food.

In Washington D.C., a rally on the National Mall on April 25 aims to show broad support for climate legislation, which has been stalled in the Senate. Speakers will include the Reverend Jesse Jackson; film director James Cameron; AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka; Olympic gold medalist Billy Demong; producer Trudie Styler; author Margaret Atwood and others. Performers will include Sting, John Legend, The Roots, Passion Pit, Bob Weir, Patrick Stump, Mavis Staples, Q-Tip, Booker T and others

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March 25th, 2010

From Green Right Now Reports

Could there be a better place to celebrate Earth’s sunshine and breezes than the Santa Monica Promenade?

Earth Day on the Promenade 2009

Organizers of the 3rd Street Promenade certainly don’t think so. They’ve planned a packed day for celebrants at Earth Day on the Promenade 2010, set for April 17 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.

The free event (on the Promenade between Wilshire and Broadway) will feature more than 60 exhibits featuring organic food, solar power, green gadgets, gardening supplies and eco-friendly toys.

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