Earth Day is becoming one of the most important hallmarks in the world of conservation and recycling. It carries with it powerful connotations of ecological responsibility and taking ownership of our planet; after all, it is the only Earth that we have, and taking steps to lessen the impact that you and your fellow man have on it is nothing short of revolutionary.
On April 22, 1970, Gaylord Nelson, a United States Senator, founded the first Earth Day in an attempt to bring about a better understanding of the affect we have on our planet, and calling us to take action to make positive environmental changes in our community.
The first Earth Day was attended by 20 million Americans nationwide, from college campuses to town halls, and giant teach-ins were organized in New York City and Philadelphia, the latter event turning into a seven-day event known as Earth Week.
This small attempt to start something of this scale on the national level brought millions of people to band together in their neighborhoods, starting grassroots campaigns to help revolutionize the way we handled waste, recycling, power consumption, and conservation in general. That event set a powerful precedent for the rest of the world, eventually inspiring more than 140 nations all around the globe to have their own Earth Days.
By the year 1990, over 200 million people on Earth were participating in the event, making it one of the most-attended organizational activities ever created, even being called “the largest secular holiday in the world” by the Earth Day Network, the nonprofit organization that is in charge of the event on an annual basis since its inception in 1990.
It's only a few short days away!
This year, Earth Day's theme is themed after A Billion Acts of Green: our people-powered campaign to generate a billion acts of environmental service.
Celebrate Earth Day Everyday in California
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WorldFest 2011 is a California based festival that takes the principle of stretching Earth Day out into an essential part of your lifestyle to a whole new level. Celebrities and musicians work together with volunteers and sponsors to create an event that will help inform others about what to take back to their communities to help them conserve and recycle. New technologies and legislation are discussed and announced, and many keynote speakers take the stage to let you know how you can be a part of this amazing movement.
Now in its tenth year, WorldFest has established itself as LA’s premiere solar powered pet and family-friendly "green" event. With more than 100 exhibitors, a global vegetarian and vegan food court, entertainment areas for children, and an eclectic blend of live music and engaging speaker line-up, WorldFest promises a day of entertainment and inspiration.
There will be healthy living experts and culinary maestros to bring issues near and dear to their hearts to a broad audience, and to inspire festival-goers to embrace compassionate living.
“We’re lucky to have so many talented, passionate voices take the stage at WorldFest this year” – Toward Freedom President Jill Hahn, co-producer
“They’ve each got something inspiring to share, and they’re wonderful examples of how we can all make a difference.”
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world" – Ghandi
Please do your share.
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