Earth Day

The Origin of Earth Day

The official date for Earth Day is April 22. Earth Day began in 1970 and was founded by Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. Today Earth Day is a global celebration. It continues as an annual event that brings together people and communities for the common appreciation and understanding of the natural environment.

PEEC Celebrating Since 2000

From its beginnings in 2000, the hallmark event of PEEC has been the organization of Earth Day activities for the community. Each year we have offered exciting venues for local environmental and educational organizations to network, as well as many family-friendly events centered on the enjoyment and understanding of nature. Thanks to many great community volunteers, our list of events has continued to expand over the years. Take a look at our past Earth Day celebrations.

• Earth Day 2015 "Open the Door to Nature"
• Earth Day 2014 "Take Wing"
• Earth Day 2013 "Dig Nature"
• Earth Day 2012 "The Ever-changing Land of Enchantment"
• Earth Day 2011 "Growing Green"
• Earth Day 2010 "Fire Recovery and Volunteerism"
• Earth Day 2009 "The Tree of Life"
• Earth Day 2008 "Hot Ideas for a Cool County"
• Earth Week 2007 "Think a Bright Green Future"
• Earth Week 2006 "Wonders of the Earth and Sky"
• Earth Week 2005 "Take a Great Hike with PEEC"
• Earth Week 2004 "Water for Life"
• Earth Week 2003 "A Sense of Place"
• Earth Week 2002 "Water"
• Earth Week 2001
• Earth Day 2000

Scenes from Earth Day

View slide shows of past Earth Day Festivals on PEEC's Flickr account:

• Earth Day 2010
• Earth Day 2009
• Earth Day 2007-2008
• Earth Day 2006