Tim Pelton on Earth Day and Leadership

Text the show! Host David Magolis interviews Tim Pelton, a Bloomsburg native and campus civic engagement coordinator, about his background and the university’s Earth Day event. Pelton describes growing up near Fishing Creek and experiencing major floods, studying marine biology before switching to an English degree at Penn State with an ecology certificate, and becoming a freelance writer who eventually edited an underwater/scuba publication that grew into one of the world’s largest. He discusses diving experiences and efforts to promote environmentally responsible diving (“take only pictures, leave only bubbles”). Pelton then outlines Bloomsburg’s Earth Day history and its evolution into a larger quad event on Wednesday, April 22, 10–2, themed “Our Planet, Our Future: Let’s Take Action,” featuring music, educational activities, eco-friendlier food, community groups, and an eco-art contest with cash prizes. A rapid-fire segment covers his love of seasons, favorite song (“Rocket Man”), inspirations, advice to have adventures, and favorite local pizza spots.Support the show