LibGuides: Book Displays: April 22 ~ Earth Day

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Invest In Our Planet - Build a Healthy Economy
This is the moment to change it all — the business climate, the political climate, and how we take action on climate. Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, and our livelihoods.
For Earth Day, we need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). It’s going to take all of us. All in. Businesses, governments, and citizens — everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable. A partnership for the planet.
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Sustainability is the path to prosperity for humanity and businesses alike. Companies who’ve developed strong Environment Social Governance (ESG) standards are seeing better profitability, stronger financial performance, and happier employees. There is no longer a choice between going green and growing long term profits. It is crucial for businesses of all sizes to act now. If they don’t, climate change will cause even more catastrophic damage to our economies.

Earth Day Every Day
EARTHDAY.ORG’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day in 1970, EARTHDAY.ORG is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 150,000 partners in over 192 countries to drive positive action for our planet.

United Nations - International Mother Earth Day
International Mother Earth Day is celebrated to remind each of us that the Earth and its ecosystems provide us with life and sustenance.This Day also recognizes a collective responsibility, as called for in the 1992 Rio Declaration, to promote harmony with nature and the Earth to achieve a just balance among the economic, social and environmental needs of present and future generations of humanity.

April 21 ~ World Fish Migration Day
Connecting Fish, Rivers and People
The World Fish Migration Day is a one day global-local event to create awareness on the importance of open rivers and migratory fish.

Earth Day U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
#EarthDayEveryDay
Learn more about the history of Earth Day, the EPA, and greener living.

History of Earth Day
The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, over 20 million Americans launched the modern environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Agency - Rachel Carson: A Conservation Legacy
Rachel Carson was one of the world’s foremost leaders in conservation. Her work as an educator, scientist and writer revolutionized America’s interest in environmental issues. Whether it was her passion for the oceans and coasts, her inspiration as one of the first female scientists and government leaders, or her overall footprint on the history of conservation, her legacy is one to be honored and celebrated.
Rachel Carson Biography & Resources ~ National Women's History Museum
A marine biologist and nature writer, Rachel Carson catalyzed the global environmental movement with her 1962 book Silent Spring. Outlining the dangers of chemical pesticides, the book sparked the movement that ultimately led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Think Globally, Act Locally

Volunteer with Scenic Hudson
Scenic Hudson's parks play a vital role in connecting people to the power and majesty of the Hudson River and the magnificent lands along its shores. You can be a partner in our ongoing work to maximize the public benefits of these natural treasures and provide support as we safeguard more land for future generations.
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Started in 1963 by a handful of citizens who cherished the simple pleasures of the outdoors along the Hudson, Scenic Hudson is credited with launching the modern grass-roots environmental movement.
SCA Hudson Valley Corps (Student Conservation Association)
Created in 1999, the Hudson Valley Corps is dedicated to recognizing, preserving, and interpreting the nationally signiﬁcant historical, cultural, and natural resources of New York’s Hudson Valley.
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The SCA Hudson Valley Corps program provides ten-month internships across the Hudson Valley region, spanning multiple conservation disciplines. Members serve at sites from Saratoga Springs to New York City, working one-on-one alongside conservation professionals at state agencies and nonproﬁt organizations.
Join SCA’s Hudson Valley Corps and the NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program’s “Trees for Tribs” initiative to celebrate Earth Day by potting up and labeling hundreds of young trees! Potted seedlings will be used by the Trees for Tribs program for planting on streamside properties to protect water quality, fish, and wildlife.
SCA was founded by Liz Putnam who launched the idea in 1953, at age 20, while attending Vassar College.
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater - Volunteer Opportunities
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater's mission is to preserve and protect the Hudson River, its tributaries and related bodies of water. As an organization, Clearwater works to provide innovative environmental education programs, advocacy, and celebrations designed to expand people’s experience, awareness and stewardship of this magnificent natural resource.
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For over 50 years, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. has been at the forefront of the environmental movement as champion of the Hudson River, working to pass landmark legislation like the Clean Water Act, and providing innovative educational programs, environmental advocacy, and musical celebrations, including the renowned annual Clearwater Festival, founded by Pete Seeger, to inspire, educate, and activate millions of people.
Franny Reese: A Hero for the Hudson Valley
Frances "Franny" Reese (1917-2003) was chair of Scenic Hudson’s board from 1966 to 1984, leading efforts to pass important environmental laws, preserve land, create riverfront parks and stop bad developments.
Franny Reese State Park in Highland is a tribute to this inspirational figure who spent 40 years making the Hudson Valley a better place.

John Burroughs Association (JBA) & Nature Sanctuary
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was one of the most popular authors of his day and is credited with creating the modern nature essay. Born in the Catskill Mountains in 1837 he settled on a nine-acre fruit farm on the west bank of the Hudson River north of Poughkeepsie that he named "Riverby." In 1895 he purchased a nearby tract of land and built a two-story cabin as a place to write and entertain, calling it “Slabsides.”
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JBA owns and maintains Slabsides, his 1895 cabin, and the surrounding 200-acre John Burroughs Nature Sanctuary. The JBA recognizes excellence in nature writing through its Literary Awards program. The organization enriches lives through nature by celebrating the legacy, writing, and natural world of one of the great American nature writers.