Earth Day
Earth Day 2022 is coming up this Friday, April 22nd. Earth Day is an annual event dedicated to environmental protection and awareness.
Created in 1970 to protest against the degradation of the Earth. Senator Gaylord Nelson, from Wisconsin, had noticed the deteriorating environment around The United States. After the Santa Barbara Oil spill, he and many others observed how devastated the local area became. Combining the current anti-war movement with the beginning of public concern for the environment. He started a campaign of public speaking on the environment.
Earth Day is about bringing awareness to pollution and the environment. Many groups participate and here are some large ones American Forest, EARTHDAY.ORG, and Rainforest Allanices are some.
If you want to get active you can join the Environmental Club here at North or maybe the Red Earth Club here in Norman.