EARTH DAY
Earth Day, which is celebrated on April 22nd, promotes environmental protection, encouraging people to keep a clean, healthy planet.
The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970. It was this first Earth Day that led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the passage of other first-of-their-kind environmental laws, including the National Environmental Education Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Clean Air Act. Two years later Congress passed the Clean Water Act. Other Acts, the Endangered Species Act, soon followed.
Today, Earth Day is widely recognized as the largest secular observance in the world and is celebrated worldwide in over 190 countries.
In 2007, the Jackson County Conservation District, along with other partner organizations, held the first Earth Day Celebration in Jackson County to support this worldwide movement.
This tradition continues today with JCCD and other outdoor organizations and enthusiasts, coming together each April for “Earth Day in the Park” at Sparks Foundation County Park.
Hundreds of visitors each year enjoy kid’s crafts, kayaking the park pond, picking up free tree seedlings, learning about water quality, invasive species, wildlife, recycling, energy conservation and much more! There are also live animals, treats and live music for all to enjoy at no cost!
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