Earth Month Celebration

Episode 7 of the Sustainable Sun Prairie: Conversations for a Greener Community podcast, hosted by City of Sun Prairie, titled "Earth Month Celebration " was published on April 2, 2024 and runs 36 minutes.

April 2, 2024 ·36m · Sustainable Sun Prairie: Conversations for a Greener Community

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Episode Description

In this special episode, we celebrate Earth Day, a momentous occasion that reminds us of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve our precious home. Tune in to learn about the humble beginnings of Earth Day, its evolution over the past 50 years, how it is celebrated around the world, and local programming and events happening all month right here in Sun Prairie. Happy Earth Month!

Sun Prairie Earth Month Events: https://cityofsunprairie.com/1620/2024-Earth-Month

Sun Prairie Park Friends: https://parksfriends.org/earthday/

(2:33) Gratitude vs thankfulness

(5:59) History of Earth Day

(16:34) Annual park cleanup

(20:57) Earth Day events: "Make Haste to Reduce Waste!"

(26:01) How is Earth Day celebrated around the world?

(29:09) Sun Prairie Park Friends initiatives

(34:11) We are one

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