The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day is April 22 and Durango will celebrate virtually. Everyone can join the celebration while complying with the Colorado’s stay-at-home order and social distancing by participating in educational, inspiring and whimsical activities online April 18-26.
This year’s theme, “Climate Action: Healthy Choices for a Healthy Planet,” takes on a whole new meaning as COVID-19 dramatically affects our daily routines. The situation may change people’s perspective of Earth-friendly choices while providing time to try new activities promoting a healthy planet.
Play Earth Week Bingo by downloading a bingo card at www.DurangoGov.org/earthweek. Complete five or more activities and submit cards to be entered into a drawing for gift certificates to local businesses.
Visit the Fort Lewis College Environmental Center’s YouTube channel throughout the week for videos of local speakers offering insights and thoughts about making a difference in the community and in the world:
G. Sam Foster, retired forestry scientist and research director.Dean Brookie, incoming mayor of Durango.Dr. Heidi Steltzer, FLC professor of environment, sustainability and biology.Darrin Parmenter, CSU Extension Office La Plata County director.Monique DiGiorgio and Taylor Hanson, managing directors of Table to Farm Compost LLC.Judy Gerhardt, practitioner of mindfulness meditation for 20 years.Earth Week activities are made possible by community partners including the city of Durango, Citizens’ Climate Lobby, FLC Environmental Center, the Good Food Collective, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, Indivisible Durango and Great Old Broads for Wilderness.
