The United Nations has adopted April 22nd as International Mother Earth Day. This adoption dates back to 2009, however, original roots go back to the 1970s when environmental protection was not yet a priority of the national political agendas. Fortunately since 2009, the United Nations celebrates this observance through the Harmony with Nature initiative which acknowledges that the Earth and its ecosystems are our common home. Their conviction to the advocacy in promoting Harmony with Nature is necessary to achieve a just balance among the economic, social and environmental needs of present and future generations.
Read the UN’s message on When Mother Earth Sends us a Message and Are We Taking Care of the Earth Interactive Report from 2019.
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Giving Back to Indigenous Communities: The Ethical and Sustainable Harvesting of Salmon and FREE cooking class - Want to learn about the impacts on tribes when it comes to harvesting salmon? A local tribe member will be sharing this information with us as well as teaching traditional ways of prepping fish. Join us for this lecture and FREE cooking class (all ingredients provided) for an educational and delicious event. April 23rd, 5:00-7:00pm, Registration Link, Location: Zoom link provided upon registration
Bee Garden Planting - Gardening for pollinators. 21 Acres is enhancing their campus by creating habitat and resources for pollinators! Volunteers will help plant and maintain pollinator hedgerows, supporting bees that are hard at work on the farm. Volunteers will also help expand the all new pollinator garden by preparing new garden beds and constructing a hugel mound. April 24th, 2:00-4:00pm, Location: 21 Acres, Registration Link
Virtual Natural Yard Care Workshop: Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden- BEElieve it or not, but bees aren't the only pollinators. Come learn about more of the common pollinators and other beneficial creatures in the Pacific Northwest and why they are so important to keep around. Many pollinators require special plants and habitats to keep them happy and healthy, so we'll teach you about the best plant picks to help them thrive. We will also show you how to protect your pollinators by managing common garden problems without using pesticides. April 28th, 7:00-8:30pm, Registration
During the month of April, our DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee) will be continuing our Windows & Mirrors Book Drive in support and honor of our planet Earth! ALL BOOKS PURCHASED WILL BENEFIT CANYON CREEK CLASSROOMS AND LIBRARY.
