Annual Earth Day Expo Returns to Monroe County Community College
MONROE, Mich., April. 15, 2024 – The Recycling & Green Community Program in partnership with other local agencies are hosting their annual Earth Day Expo on April 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Monroe County Community College Gerald Welch Health Education Building to celebrate sustainability, personal health, and living green.
The “Healthy Planet, Healthy You!” theme emphasizes how individual actions can contribute to both positive personal health outcomes and a thriving planet. The Expo is a free, family friendly event where attendees can enjoy live music, food trucks, engaging educational exhibits, and learn about the initiatives that are making a difference in schools and throughout the county.
The schedule of events for the day includes:
11:00 a.m. Welcome
12:30 p.m. Green School Awards
1:30 p.m. Climate Literacy Winner
“The Expo is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to engage in a community-wide dialogue on building a sustainable future together,” says Dan Rock, coordinator of the Recycling & Green Community Program. “I invite everyone to explore the local solutions on display and feel empowered to make a lasting positive impact on our environment for future generations.”
Attendees can discover interactive exhibits showcasing practical ways to conserve energy, reduce waste, and live a more sustainable lifestyle. An award ceremony will take place for the participants in the Michigan Green Schools Program and the Climate Literacy Project – a project where sculptures are made using recycled materials. Attendees can even enter prize drawings focused on sustainability and healthy living, including a chance to win a La-Z-Boy chair. Winners will be chosen and contacted after the event.
The event is made possible by the generous support of several sponsors, including the County of Monroe; Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary; River Raisin Institute; Monroe County YMCA; Monroe County Library System; DTE Energy Foundation; DTE Energy; FEDCO; Monroe Community Credit Union; and La-Z-Boy.
For more information on the Recycling and Green Community Program, please contact Dan Rock at 734-240-7909 or visit www.greenmonroecounty.com.
The Monroe County Health Department protects the public through health promotion, disease prevention, and preservation of the environment. Local public health information and updates are available at healthymonroecounty.com and on social media (@MCHDMichigan).
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