Important Dates For the Green Movement
Jan 2nd, 2009 by staff entry
There’s nothing better than the beginning of a new year to get yourself organized. As we start 2009 here are a few dates to mark down on your calendar that are important for the environmental movement.
March 22nd - World Water Day
Visit the World Water Day site to learn more about this day.
On the site you can read about current and past World Water Day activities, find an interactive world map of events planned for the day and download some posters ( in English, French and Spanish).
March 28th - Earth Hour
Earth Hour will take place this year at 8:30 pm on Saturday March 28th 2009. For more information take a look at the Official Earth Hour Site.
April 22nd - Earth Day
Find out more about Earth day by visiting Earth Day Canada or the Earth Day Network.
June 5th - World Environment Day
For more information on this event check out the United Nations Web Site on World Environment Day.
September 22nd - Car Free Day
Every September 22nd communities around the country have organized car free days or at least car free zones for specific periods to bring attention to alternatives available for transportation that do not involve the use of cars.
2009 - Year of the Gorilla
In addition to these dates, you should know that the entire year of 2009 is devoted to the gorilla. To find out more about this simply go to 2009 Year of the Gorilla website.