19th Annual Earth Day Celebration At Etopia

In the 1960s there was a rising awareness of environmental concerns and desire among young people in the US to do something. Environmentalist and U.S. senator Gaylord Nelson envisioned a conservation movement through the creation of a national celebration. On 22 April 1970 the first Earth Day celebration was held in the US.

The first global Earth Day was organized in 1990. It was observed by 200 million people in more than 140 countries. Since then Earth Day has become a tidal wave of engagement; a force of nature. According to the Earth Day Network (EDN), a nonprofit organization that coordinates Earth Day activities, more than 1 billion people are involved in Earth Day activities, making it “the largest secular civic event in the world.”

Each year millions of people participate in community cleanups, marches, climate protests, beach clean-ups, demonstrations, citizen science projects, public art, and more. These activities, along with discussions and education increasingly address the threat of global warming and the need for clean, renewable energy sources. 

To help us celebrate this year’s Earth Day we invite you to join us for lively, informative, and memorable events and activities that focus on sustainable living and eco-consciensiousness. See the calendar below for scheduled events and visit Etopia for interactive builds, storytellers, hunts, prizes, and hidden places. We also have exhibitor tents our partners set up to share who they are and what they do in SL. Stop by and learn about communities, classes, groups, and more.

We know Earth Day is more than just 22 April. Like you, we know it’s what we do in every moment of every day. It’s the front yard gardens we grow to feed our neighbors. It’s the tiny home we live in and the renewable energy we choose instead of or to supplement public utilities. It’s buying local, bicycling to work, and teaching our children to learn from past mistakes to build a better future.

We believe we can share those ideas in SL. Our goal is to showcase what Etopia is about, engage visitors in activities, and ignite informed discussions of solutions to today’s challenges that we can carry into our daily lives. Our community is your community. Let’s celebrate!

Join us! Explore a little, learn a little, and enjoy it a lot.