{"id":6040,"date":"2025-04-02T22:10:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T22:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/?p=6040"},"modified":"2025-04-02T22:15:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T22:15:15","slug":"earth-day-2025-our-power-our-planet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2025\/04\/02\/earth-day-2025-our-power-our-planet\/","title":{"rendered":"Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ear<\/b><\/span>th Day is an annual global event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

This year’s Earth Day theme is <\/span>Our Power, Our Planet,<\/span><\/a> inviting people around the world to unite behind renewable energy and increase the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. Individuals are encouraged to learn more about and advocate for clean energy, mobilize to create positive pressure to act and share your action plan on social media.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0At a rally, a cleanup, with your vote, or your wallet, be heard in the way that is most meaningful for you.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

First held in 1970, Earth Day now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by <\/span>Earthday.org<\/span><\/a>, involving over a billion people from more than 193 countries – making it the largest civic observance in the world.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Join us for a\u00a0Lunch & Learn<\/a> that highlights the work of organizations working to support our planet.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In December 1970, Congress authorized the creation of a new federal agency to tackle environmental issues, the <\/span>U.S. Environmental Protection Agency<\/span><\/a>, whose mission is to protect human health and the environment – today and every day.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Soon after, several important pieces of environmental legislation were passed, among them the <\/span>Clean Air Act<\/span><\/a>,\u202f<\/span>Clean Water Act<\/span><\/a>, and\u202f<\/span>Endangered Species Act<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Prior to these legislative acts, there were no legal or regulatory mechanisms to protect our environment.\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Earth Day is our annual reminder to take care of our planet and protect our environment today and for future generations.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sierra Club has some creative suggestions for how to engage: <\/span>10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Month<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Earth Month Events<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

1st Thursday Free Arboretum Walking Tours –\u00a0<\/span><\/a> Thursday, April 3, 11:30 a.m.<\/span>
\nGraham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum<\/span>
\n2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, 98122<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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More: Check out the <\/span>UW Sustainability Events Calendar. <\/span>Learn more about sustainability efforts taking place all year.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Earth Month Clean Up at Magnuson Park<\/a> – Saturday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Share your love for Mother Earth and join Puget Soundkeeper for an Earth Month Cleanup on Lake Washington! Friends, family, and furry friends are all welcome; for anyone with accessibility needs, there are benches along the cleanup route, and the path is paved and level. Public bathrooms can be found adjacent to the parking lot, and parking is plenty!<\/p>\n

Forterra Fridays at the Duwamish Hill Preserve<\/a> –\u00a0Friday, April 18, 1 p.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re excited to invite you to volunteer with us for a special Earth Month event at Duwamish Hill Preserve, a Tukwila park providing critical wildlife habitat and public trails in the middle of an industrial area. Join us on Friday, April 18th, from 1:00PM to 4:00 PM, to restore essential wildlife habitat by removing Himalayan blackberry that threatens our local native trees shrubs and groundcover. Established native plants benefit local wildlife, improve water quality, and enhance air quality. You will also gain valuable insights into ecological restoration and our innovative approach to land conservation. We\u2019ll start with a walk of the site and Earth Day themed trivia and have restoration professionals on hand to answer questions about plants, restoration, the Green Tukwila Partnership and Forterra<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Farm Steward Volunteer Work Party<\/a> –\u00a0Saturday, April 26, 9:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Spend your Earth Day with us at <\/strong>21 Acres<\/strong><\/a>! <\/strong>Each year, Earth Day volunteers at 21 Acres help build healthy soil, support local food systems, and take vital action for the climate. Join your neighbors in Washington and around the world in giving back to the Earth while connecting with people who share your passion. Work alongside our knowledgeable staff on a variety of seasonal restoration and farm projects. Learn how regenerative farming and strong local food systems are climate solutions. Stick around after the volunteer event for a farm tour and shop at our local foods Farm Market.<\/p>\n

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