This year's Earth Day celebration was a special one. Not only was it the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, but also the 15th anniversary of the GLOBE Program's Implementation. A great day to reflect, activate and celebrate the planet that provides us with so much! At the GPO we conducted a stream clean-up with the staff, had our protocol training delayed by a tornado watch, but are going back out this Tuesday to conduct our training, follow-up on our World Water Day data collection, and complete the second half of the stream clean-up! For more on what the GLOBE Community did on Earth Day please visit our Face Book page.
GLOBE Program Sponsors Service Learning Day
Join the world in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day by participating in the GLOBE Program's Global Day of Service on or near 22 April. This event is focused on giving back to the planet that gives so much by participating in direct actions that benefit the environment. Activities like stream clean-ups, litter patrols, watershed restorations, public education and tree plantings provide opportunities that help empower and help synthesize learning while benefiting both the environment and local communities.
Join, Share and Win
Visit The GLOBE Science Network's facebook page and RSVP for the event.
- share your ideas and Earth Day resources with others on our Facebook Page.
- upload video-links, photographs, or other media from Earth Day events
- vote to nominate your favorites by selecting the "I like this" button under each post.
- check back during the week of 3-7 May to vote for the finalists!
Opportunities for Direct Actions
- Litter pick-up programs, adopt a highway, steam clean-ups, school-yard efforts and working with other groups/agencies to build support for larger scale projects.
- Greening your school-yard or local parks by planting trees, flowers, or even school gardens! From simple container gardens, raised beds and small plot/border plantings, to full-scale production gardens and outdoor classrooms, every plant and tree makes a difference in air quality and quality of life in your community.
- Create or improve your school's recycling program or start a school-wide composting program. From kitchens to classrooms, every little bit helps.
- Create a "No Idle Zone" at your school for busses and cars to improve air quality and the local environment.
- Advocate for energy change or alternative energy production/purchase at your school.
- Address the growing concerns about school food and healthy lunches by adding local and organics to the menu where applicable.
- Get outside, explore and add your GLOBE Research Results to the database that makes a difference!
- Install water saving devices on sinks and showers at school and advocate for high efficiency lighting options for your school.
- Share your knowledge with others by reaching out to the community, participating in events, or helping younger learners make a difference in their community.