It may not have the cachet of December 25th, but April 22nd is a well-known date: Earth Day.
Concern about the environment led to the first observance in 1970, and the date (and the concern) have been remembered ever since.
Many ceremonies and activities will mark Earth Day in the region, and we will throw open the phone lines to allow people to boost their events, much like our First Friday Arts segment.
So listeners can call 800-838-3760 to share news of Earth Day happenings across the region. Feel free to listen or contribute.
Visitors:
Ashland Food Co-op called about Rogue Valley Earth Day at ScienceWorks on Saturday April 21.
KS Wild told us about a wildflower hike along the Illinois River on Saturday.
Lomakatsi invited people to Earth Day on the Rocks (Table Rocks) on Sunday April 22.
And contacts in Mount Shasta relayed (off-air) details of their celebration, Saturday and Sunday.