As Earth Day 2008 fast approaches, Ecology Now and the School of Natural Resources are planning a campus-wide event. This year’s Earth Day Celebration will be held Friday, April 18th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 pm on the green space just north of the City Campus Union. In the event of rain we have reserved space inside the City Campus Union. The main goal of the Earth Day Celebration is to educate the public about environmental issues. Such issues include the conservation of natural areas, efficiency of transportation and alternative fuels, climate change, recycling, and buying local. We also hope to promote outdoor activities and bring together local organizations and businesses who are interested in green living. Earth Day 2008 is a great opportunity for SNR to showcase all the wonderful things that are, indeed, "From Earth to Sky and Everything In Between". We want faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students involved with this event. You can become involved in many different ways - having a booth to showcase information is an easy way to become involved, but we would also like to suggest interactive activities. This is as much a celebration of the Earth as an educational event, so we hope to give students and other patrons of the celebration experiences. Hands-on activities, educational games, and other creative activities are some suggestions. Volunteers are also needed to help with setting up and tearing down and other such items. We would like to have a list of commitments by March 14th, 2008. It is very important that SNR take the lead on Earth Day this year and in the future! If you are interested in becoming involved, please contact Sara Winn at 472-8823 or smccleanwinn2@unl.edu. Sara will keep a list of names of those who want to set up activities or participate as volunteers. You may also contact Matt Joeckel, SNR Outreach Coordinator, if you require additional information.

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