EarthFest 2010 Celebrates World's 40th Anniversary of Earth Day

On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day took place as a nation-wide mass-demonstration, and is recognized as the beginning of the modern environmental movement. Approximately 20 million Americans participated, with a goal of a healthy, sustainable environment. 20 years later, in 1990, 200 million people in 41 countries took part in the global, grassroots demonstration.

It was in 1990 that Earth Day Coalition was first conceived as a year-round non-profit education organization following on the 35,000 plus attendees to the group's first EarthFest celebration at the zoo.

Today, EarthFest and the Earth Day Coalitoin continue to coordinate the one-day education and festival event. This year's EarthFest is our 21st celebration, making Cleveland the proud home of the longest consecutively running Earth Day festival in the country (and probably the world!). This year's event takes place on Sunday, April 18 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

And kick off the morning by joining the annual Walk or Bike for the Earth, raise pledges, support environmental education, and get into EarthFest free!

Visit the EarthFest webpage

Stand Up for Sustainability

Then take a seat at a Cavaliers and Monsters game!

Earth Day Coalition has joined forces with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Lake Erie Monsters at Quicken Loans Arena to push the sustainability envelope among major sports teams.

By joining the Cavs or Monsters during NBA Green Week, you too can help support Earth Day Coalition.

Take advantage of the special Sustainability Ticket Package and proceeds from every sale will go directly back to help Earth Day Coalition! PURCHASE TODAY!

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The World's Top Films in Mountain Culture, Environment and Adrenaline Sports Come to Cleveland!

Ignite your passion for adventure when these movies from the renowned Banff Mountain Film Festival arrive in town. The tour makes a stop at the Allen Theater in Playhouse Square Center for an exclusive showing in Northern Ohio on Friday, April 9 & Saturday, April 10, 2010.

The festival kicks off with Friday’s Opening Night Reception sponsored by CoolCleveland.com and features light appetizers and dessert. Appetizers will also be served for Saturday’s reception. On tap for both nights is complimentary Red Bull and Caribou Coffee and a cash bar. The receptions, which run from 6:00-7:30 p.m., also include exhibits for outdoor enthusiasts and prize sign-ups. The films, different each night, start at 7:30 p.m.

The popular High Altitude Party, held in the balcony of the Allen Saturday night features beer and appetizers courtesy of Fat Head’s Brewery, plus dessert, goodie bags, balcony seating and live music.

Advance ticket prices, thru April 1, are: $30-$40 and can be purchased at Geiger’s, Spin and at www.theedgefilms.com. Ticket prices will increase $5 each at midnight on 4/1/10 and will be available on-line or at Playhouse Square Center only.

Visit www.thedgefilms.com

5 Things Everyone Should Know About Earth Day Coalition

1. We lead 4 year-round education programs, which promote Clean Transportation practices and technologies, expand the role of Environmental Education in our schools, coordinate a world-renowned annual Earth Day festival, and teach neighborhoods to fight for environmental justice.

2. We train and work with over 20 interns and over 1200 volunteers each year.

3. We coordinate the world's longest-running Earth Day celebration - EarthFest, now 21 years and counting.

4. We are the convenor and fiscal agent of the Dike 14 Nature Preserve Collaborative, which is seeking to protect and open to the public an 88 acre nature preserve in downtown Cleveland

5. We do all this, and quite a bit more, with just 6 Staff!

Visit earthdaycoalition.org