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NY Home | Conservation Spotlight | Earth Day 2006 |
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Lake Lila in Adirondack State Park
© Mark Godfrey
Celebrate Earth Day 2006 With The Nature Conservancy of New York!
Enter our Photo Contest and Participate in Earth Day Activities Across the State
On April 22, 2006, people across the world will celebrate the 36th annual Earth Day. The first Earth Day, held in 1970, had participants and celebrants in two thousand colleges and universities, roughly ten thousand primary and secondary schools, and hundreds of communities across the U.S. In the wake of the first Earth Day, many important laws were passed by Congress, including the Clean Air Act.
Today, Earth Day is still an important and influential event. It serves not only to remind us of the fragile state of our planet but also as a catalyst for education, action, and change! Earth Day is a time to spread a message about hope for the future and optimisim about what we can do to improve and care for our Last Great Places.
Earth Day Opportunities in New York
Here in New York, there are a variety of Earth Day events that you can take part in. On our website, we are holding the first ever Earth Day Photo Contest. This contest is open to amateuers and professionals alike. There are great prizes, and a selection of the best photographs will be displayed on our homepage in a special Earth Day Slideshow. Please read the contest rules and learn how to submit a photo!
On April 14th and 15th, The Nature Conservancy of New York will participate in EarthFair 2006! Please drop by and visit our table in Grand Central - the event is free, and you'll be able to find out about lots of different environmental organizations in New York as well as participate in hands-on activities! If you'd like to volunteer at our table, please contact Evelyn Chen at echen@tnc.org.
Our chapters across New York are also holding Earth Day celebration events. Find out more about opportunities in Eastern New York, Long Island and Central and Western!
Earth Day Opportunites Everywhere
To find out about Earth Day activities occuring across the U.S., join our Great Places Network. You'll receive updates about Earth Day opportunities as well as a monthly newsletter detailing our projects in your area. Also, be sure to share your message of hope with the world and learn how public figures like celebrities, politicians, conservationists, and people like you view the future of the planet.
Celebrate Earth Day 2006 by donating online now – it's easy, fast, and secure!
