April 22 may just seem like a normal spring day. But back in 1970, it was the first celebration of Earth Day, a holiday stressing the need for environmental reform and conservation. In the more than ...

Explore how grassroots efforts in 1970 sparked Earth Day, driving US environmental awareness and landmark laws through ...

Throughout our nation's history, the worst of times have brought out the best in us. That was certainly true 50 years ago today when Americans united around the first Earth Day to fight back against ...

The event will feature a series of talks, award announcements and the culmination of the Trashion Fashion season at the Community Center.

The heavens welcomed Earth Day to America. All over the country, April 22, 1970, dawned clear and sunny; mild weather made it even easier to bring people into the streets. The Capitol Mall was packed, ...

Fifty two years ago, the world came together to designate April 22 as the annual date for Earth Day to celebrate environmental diversity as well as to support environmental protection. The holiday is ...