MCC Daily Tribune

Earth Day: April 22

April 22 marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. This day was chosen in 1970 since it fell between spring break and final exams so it could maximize student participation. At MCC, we extend the celebration of Earth Day beyond just the day to allow more students to participate in events.

In 2023, the Earth Day theme is Invest in Our Planet and encourages putting ideas into practice in an equitable manner to help secure a green, prosperous, and equitable future.  Read in more detail about Earth Day 2023.

MCC Events:
Virtual: April 18, Noon to 12:50pm: Creating a Bird Habitat in Your Backyard sponsored by the Sustainability Steering Committee.

Virtual: April 27, Noon to 1pm: Climate Change and Our Region’s Climate Movement. Abigail McHugh-Grifa, Executive Director, Climate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region, sponsored by the Sustainability Steering Committee.

Brighton: May 1, Noon to 1pm, The Terrace: Earth Day Activities sponsored by MCC’s Sustainability Club, Sustainability Steering Committee, CSTEP, Custodial Operations Department, and Monroe County’s Department of Environmental Services (including rock painting, making a bird feeder, painting a shirt, a photo opportunity, learning about MCC’s green products and recycling, posters and playing our interactive games). Plus – free goodies!  

Some Local Events on Saturday April 22:
Drive Electric Earth Day in the Finger Lakes, Penfield Community Center, 9am to 1pm
Earth Day Celebration at Abundance Food Co-Op, 11am to 4pm
ROC Keep Nature Wild Earth Day Canal Clean Sweep, Lock 33, 10am
RSC Litter Clean-Up, meet at the Bug Jar, 10am

Search Earth Day 2023 on Google to find more!

Ann Penwarden
Sustainability Steering Committee
04/12/2023