Earth Day is on the way!

With all of the eco-talk these days and all the days to come from here until forever (after all, saving the earth is now a way of life – NOT a trend), we feel as though being a part of it – actively – is important. So here are some of the Earth-friendly events that you can take part in – live or via webcam, webcast or webinar. No matter how you participate, just do it. That’s the only true way to become educated and get green.

Chat Live with Kelly and Eco-Experts

On Tuesday, April 13, at 1 p.m. PST, Kelly Ripa  hosted a Webcast online at kelly-confidential.com. (To learn more )

It was her first live webcast  in support of Earth Day and Global Green USA. Joining her was a  killer team of “ecopros” including Josie Maran, creator of an ecofriendly makeup line; Zem Joaquin, founder and CEO of Ecofabulous; and Anna Getty, green living and holistic lifestyle expert — who will take questions and make suggestions on everyday green living. Afterward, stay tuned in for tips and tricks at the Green Idea Swap. Here’s the best part: For every shared idea, Electrolux donated $1 to Global Green USA (up to $25K). Not too bad!

Earth Day – Miami – 2010

The sun is shining, the heat is rising, and Earth Day is coming upon us! Time to get down to your roots and embrace Mother Earth on her one day celebration. And since it is Mother Earth’s 40^th Earth Day Celebration—it’s bound to be a good one! Residing here in sunny Miami , we put together a few events going on around town that will fill you with that eco-friendly warmth you’ve been missing all winter long!

Miami Goin’ Green Earth Day Festival  April 24^th, 2010

This year’s Miami Goin’ Green Earth Day Festival will be one to remember! Held downtown in the Bayside area, the festival will hold over 100 exhibits in celebration of Earth Day’s 40^th anniversary. Exhibits range from Solar-powered Wii stations, to fashion forward eco-friendly alternatives, to seminars teaching how easy it is to be green—and entrance is free! Live entertainment, hands on exhibits, and more will guarantee some green, day-long fun.

Bring your family and friends— Even those mean eco-downer friends, enlighten them with everyday green alternatives that are easy to do, and go a long way. The event runs from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, at Bayfront Park . To check out their website for more information, visit www.miamigoingreen.com.

Earth Fest 2010 – April 18^th, 2010

“Come celebrate Earth, the Greater Everglades, and a sustainable South Florida !”…. where do we sign up? Yet another free admission, 40^th Earth Day celebration – located in Crandon Park , Key Biscayne! Starting at noon til’ the sun goes down, Earth Fest will celebrate Mother Earth with live-performances presented by Spread the Love, along with workshops that include organic gardening, raw food preparation, yoga, and much more! Don’t forget to bring $6 for the parking fee (which you can be avoid by taking an eco-friendly alternative—B Bus from Brickell Metrorail Station), blankets and portable chairs, reusable water bottles (water refills provided), drum or any other instruments (let out the hippie inside), and any electronics needing to be recycled!

For more info, visit www. http://earth-learning.org

Make sure to check us out later we’ll be posting the second blog of our new ” VIBE Spot”…See you later.

Earth Day 2010: 40 Years Old!

 

April 22, 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. This a turning point in an issue that has been ” something” but as we look towards the future, it matters even more. There are contests, events, and gatherings all over the world to bring forth the issue on everyone’s mind for one day, afterall, the future of the earth depends on awareness and action. Although EVERY day should be Earth Day,  here are some interesting facts about Earth Day, its beginnings and more.

How did Earth Day begin?

According to Gaylord Nelson: the idea for Earth Day evolved over a period of seven years starting in 1962. For several years,  the invisionmnet of the issue had been troubling . The state of our environment was simply a non-issue in the politics of the country. Finally, in November 1962, an idea occurred to Gaylord that was, he thought, a virtual cinch to put the environment into the political “limelight” once and for all. The idea was to persuade President Kennedy to give visibility to this issue by going on a national conservation tour. He flew to Washington to discuss the proposal with Attorney General Robert Kennedy, who liked the idea. So did the President. The President began his five-day, eleven-state conservation tour in September 1963. For many reasons the tour did not succeed in putting the issue onto the national political agenda. However, it was the germ of the idea that ultimately flowered into Earth Day.

Facts

• The first official Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970

• Today, more than 1 billion people actively celebrate Earth Day by participating in or attending  some type of event

•  Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin is the original founder of Earth Day
•  20 million people across America participated in the very first Earth Day
• In 1964, the Wilderness Act is signed into law
• In 1970, the Environmental Protection agency (EPA) was formed
• In 1970, the Clean Air Act was made a law
• In 1972, Clean Water Act was made a law
• Over the years, hundreds and hundreds of thousands of acres of “wilderness” are designated in states across the country, that are now protected.
• Campanies have even joined into Earth Day. Last year , office supply store Staples introduced office paper made entirely without new trees
• As part of the the celebration, some communities make Earth Day a ” Car-Free Day”.

To learn more about Earth Day, its origins, what it means and events happening around the world, check out http://earthday.org

The VIBE Agency will do its part by growing a plant in the office.

What will you do to help save our earth?