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Earth Day 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
 
The Earth is such a cool place to live! Where else can you find banana slugs and elephants, Venus flytraps and sunny yellow daffodils, parched desert flats, and ice-encrusted mountain peaks? Please join us! During the month of April, the Sierra Club will salute Earth Day, with a nod toward the sun, the wind, the land, and solutions for taking better care of this planet we call home.
 
 
 
 
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Every year, America and over 100 different countries join together in the celebration of Earth Day on April 22. Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. On Earth Day, we remember to appreciate nature and learn ways to protect our environment.
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Did you know that turning your thermostat down just five degrees can cut energy bills by up to 10 percent? Or that every 100 pounds you carry in your car lowers its fuel economy by 1 to 2 percent? So turn down the temperature and clean out that clutter!

These are just a few of the easy, innovative and wallet-friendly tips featured in our Green Tips Library.

What better way to keep your Earth Day pact with mother earth than to adopt a cleaner, greener lifestyle. So check out the Green Tips Library, your one-stop-shop for easy green lifestyle tips.


Next Step: Is Your City Cool?

All over America, communities are taking action to help solve global warming. From hybrid vehicle fleets in Charlotte, to green buildings in Austin, and homes powered with renewable energy in Seattle, local governments are moving forward with innovative energy solutions that curb global warming, save taxpayer dollars, and create healthier cities. Local leaders are moving America toward a safer and more secure future.

So what is a Cool City? These are cities that have made a commitment to stopping global warming by signing the U.S. Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement. The Cool Cities campaign helps cities turn their commitments into action by pushing for smart energy solutions.

To find out more about Cool Cities in Georgia, visit the Sierra Club Cool Cities Campaign website.

 
       
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Earth Day Activities

NOTE: All activities will take place on Sunday, April 22, 2012, unless otherwise noted.

{Saturday, April 07} John Muir Outing: Darby Farms Tour and Potluck
We will walk the property and learn as we go the key differences between factory farms and small sustainable farms, and how we reduce our environmental impact through these ecological practices. Details/Sign up

{Saturday, April 14} Earth Day
From Savannah River Group: Place: Brick Pond Park, North Augusta, GA. Time: 10:00am - 02:00pm. Contact: Sam Booher, (706)-863-2324.

{Saturday, April 14} John Muir Outing: Overnight Camp at Chattahoochee Bend State Park
Georgias newest state park showcases a spectacular tract of wilderness in northwest Coweta County. Located in a graceful bend of the Chattahoochee River, right between two of Georgia Powers coal plants, Plant Yates and Plant Wansley. While we enjoy the 5 miles of river frontage, we will talk about our Beyond Coal Campaigns efforts to retire these two plants and about Georgia Powers efforts to stymie solar and wind development in Georgia. Details/Sign up

{Wednesday, April 18} EarthShare of Georgia: Earth Day Events
Celebrate Earth Day at EarthShare of Georgia's 16th annual Earth Day Party, this year at the King Plow Arts Center on Apr 18. This celebration showcases the contributions local companies and non-profits have made to preserve and protect Georgia's natural heritage. Enjoy music, dancing, beverages and great food. Read more

{Friday, April 20} Earth Day activities
From Savannah River Group: Place: Student Center Courtyard and C J Bldg (next to Laney Walker Blvd), Augusta, GA. Time: 10:00am - 02:00pm. Contact: Sam Booher, (706)-863-2324.

{Saturday, April 21} John Muir Outing: Muir Birthday Hike
Join fellow Sierrans as we celebrate the birthday of our founder, John Muir, with a walk in the woods of the North Georgia. We will explore the Chestatee Wildlife Management area where we will take in the beautiful Waters Creek and waterfall, take note of our threatened Hemlocks, observe about both wildlife and fish management, and see nature recovering from a forest fire. Details/Sign up

{Saturday, April 21} Swamp Stomp 5K Run
Don't miss the annual Swamp Stomp 5K at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park in Augusta, GA! It is one of Georgia-Carolina's most scenic races. (803)-441-4310

{Saturday, April 28} John Muir Outing: Atlanta Streetcar Tour
Come check out the progress of the Atlanta Streetcar, a modern, ADA compliant, electrically-powered transit system on a 2-hour walking tour. Details/Sign up

For information about Earth Day activities, please contact The Georgia Chapter Office, email: georgia.chapter@sierraclub.org , phone: (404)-607-1262, x-221.
About Earth Day
How did Earth Day get started? A prominent politician, Gaylord Nelson, then Senator from Wisconsin, had been frustrated throughout the 1960s by the fact that only a handful of his Congressional colleagues had any interest in environmental issues. Read More
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