Earth+Day





= **Earth Day** is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. ** Earth Day ** was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in first held on April 22, 1970. = = = =** Earth Day ** is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year. April 22 corresponds to spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. Numerous communities celebrate Earth Week, an entire week of activities focused on environmental issues. = **USA - Laura Howell/Lynn Sykes** **USA - Ms. Howell/ Stephanie (student)** **USA - Maria P. D'Isabella**

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