From Local Action to Giant Joy: Earth Day in Pa. and a Very Big Duck

We’re joined by Sarah Corcoran, Deputy Director of the Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter, to spotlight the powerful impact of local environmental action. Sarah shares how grassroots organizations across Pennsylvania are protecting natural resources, educating communities, and inspiring meaningful, lasting change—proving that building a healthier planet truly starts close to home.We also explore the legacy of the Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter, founded in the early 1970s and based in Harrisburg since 1983. With more than 25,000 members and an all‑volunteer executive committee, the Chapter continues to shape conservation, policy, and civic engagement efforts across the state. This conversation is a reminder that through local involvement and everyday choices, we can all help create a cleaner, more sustainable future.We’re also joined by Craig Samborski, creator and owner of the World’s Largest Rubber Duck, just as the iconic duck makes a splash in Pittsburgh ahead of the NFL Draft. From first sightings that stop people in their tracks to the logistics of transporting and setting up something this massive, Craig shares the fascinating story behind how a simple rubber duck became a global phenomenon.We talk about where the idea began, when Craig realized the duck was more than a novelty, and why people of all ages connect so deeply with something so playful and joyful. The conversation explores the duck’s impact on major events, unforgettable cities it’s visited, challenges like wind and weather, and what its popularity says about what people are craving right now—connection, wonder, and a little happiness. Plus, where the duck is headed next and what it would take to bring it to Central Pennsylvania. 🦆