Although Earth Day is on Monday, April 22, hundreds of people gathered Saturday on both sides of the bay to celebrate.
) - The first earth day was held in 1970 and it’s observed by millions across the world. Earth Day is all about cultivating a community that cares for creation and raising awareness on how to be better stewards of the world.
Although Earth Day is on Monday, April 22, hundreds of people gathered Saturday on both sides of the bay to celebrate a little early. Fairhope celebrated the 34th Annual Earth Day Mobile at Fairhope Pier Park. The free program featured live music from local artists and hands-on learning. Children and adults were able to view specimens displayed by the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.Keep Mobile Beautiful. Among the other groups present Saturday was the Mobile Rock & Gem Society, which gave away some of its products and free rocks.
Evelyn De Angelo, project coordinator for Love Your Community, said, “Love Your Community is a great program because it involves volunteers from across the county who help pick up litter all year long. They’re essentially earning $10 an hour throughout the year.”Mobile PD: Burglary suspect dead after shots fired by apartment resident
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