Category: Earth Week

Earth Day Fair 2021 - After Action Report

5/25/2021

Earth Day Fair 2021 - After Action Report

Environmental Forum

On Saturday, May 22nd, PACG's Environmental Forum, along with sponsors, the Freight House Farmers Market and WVIK Quad Cities 90.3 FM, held the third annual Earth Day Fair.

We had such a successful day! The weather was excellent, despite a few sprinkles early in the morning. We had 20 vendors, including conservation, environmental, and outdoor activity organizations. The Metrolink electric bus returned after missing last year due to COVID. The Iowa State University Conservation Station was a hit, with its child-centered activities. We had five different musical groups, as well!

Based on the number of people circulating through the tables and decking, everyone enjoyed the event!

See you all again next year!

See more photographs on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PACGEF/permalink/4041850522573444/

Lori McCollum

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"Kiss the Ground" Viewing and Discussion - PACG Event

3/30/2021

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2021 Earth Month Event – Watch and Discuss Kiss the Ground
Film Watching - April 10th through 26th
Discussion Happy Hour April 25th from 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Environmental Forum

To celebrate Earth Day 2021 Restore Our Earth, PACG Environmental Forum is teaming up with Interfaith Power & Light and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities to provide viewing of the award-winning documentary film Kiss the Ground.

Beginning April 1st, visit this Film Sign Up link to sign up to receive free access to the film anytime from April 10th to April 26th. You can also view this film on Netflix, if you have a subscription.

Join us on Sunday, April 25th, from 5-6 pm, for a virtual Happy Hour and panel discussion with soil conservation experts about Kiss the Ground. You will also learn about our local soil conservation efforts. Register at the link below.

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Susan Leuthauser

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Restore Our Earth Events - PACG Events

3/28/2021

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Restore Our Earth Events - Earth Day Celebrations
April and May 2021

Environmental Forum

April 4th from 5 - 7 pm - Green Drinks – “Project Drawdown”

Virginia Melroy and Paul Pomrehn from Coralville will introduce us to the possibility of reversing global warming and the important role that you can play, based on the findings of Project Drawdown.
Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoduGpqTIsH9fD6ssFCjEteY09ZHZ41w6m

April 10th–26th - Screening of Kiss the Ground

An award-winning film on how regenerating the soil can stabilize the climate, restore the ecosystem and create an abundant food supply.
After April 1, sign up for a free link at https://www.faithclimateactionweek.org/featured-film-kit/ to watch the film at your convenience between April 10th and 26th. This free viewing is co-sponsored with Interfaith Power and Light and UUCQC. The film is also available on Netflix.

April 25th from 5 - 6 pm – Happy Hour and Panel Discussion of the film Kiss the Ground

Agriculture and soil conservation experts will share with us actions that are taken to regenerate the soil in our area.

RSVP at :https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lf-yurzwrHdJhkB41__sGDcVbeuOY0dVl

May 4th from 5 - 7 pm - Green Drinks – “International Climate Change Policies”

Dr. Jerry Schnoor from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Iowa, will discuss past and current international climate policies.
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoduGpqTIsH9fD6ssFCjEteY09ZHZ41w6m

May 22nd from 9 am - 2 pm – Earth Day Fair at the Freight House Farmers Market, 421 W. River Drive, Davenport, IA (map)

Join us for live music, interactive activities and table displays. Learn about what local environmental and community organizations have been doing.
This is a family-friendly and free event. COVID safety protocols must be followed.

Read about making your Earth Day proclamation here.

Lori McCollum

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After Action Report -" the Story of Plastics" Discussion

5/5/2020

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The Story of Plastics Zoom Happy Hour - After Action Report

Environmental Forum

In lieu of our postponement of Earth Day events, we placed an ad in local papers for the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, and wish to thank the PACG Board for providing funding for that announcement. We also co-sponsored a virtual showing of the film, the Story of Plastics, along with the Rock Island Soil and Conservation District, the Niabi Zoo, and the UU Congregation of the QC. The film was on the Discovery Channel, or available virtually through a link. We then offered a followup Happy Hour on Zoom to discuss the film and listen to local leaders who are working with methods of reducing plastic pollution: Joel Vanderbush from the Zoo, Kurt Liske from the Scott County Waste Commission, Karen Neder from Terracycle, and Dawn Temple of RISCD. We had nearly 20 people online for the happy hour! We all agreed to continue our work on plastics in the QC through the Plastic Free QC initiative started through the BICAN.

We plan on having our originally scheduled Earth Day activities in July, with "the Vision for the Future" event at the Botanical Center on Thursday, July 16th, and the Earth Day Fair at the Farmers Market on Saturday, July 18th. We hope to see you all there.

Remember to make every day Earth Day!

Lori McCollum

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What You Can Do Now - Celebrate Earth Week Virtually

4/21/2020

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Virtual Earth Week Celebration - Wednesday, April 22nd

Environmental Forum

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PACG-sponsored celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day has been postponed to July. As we’re waiting for the pandemic crisis to pass, the climate crisis continues and we need to continue to help the earth heal. There are virtual Earth Day events that are happening you can participate in at your convenience.

“The Story of Plastic” will be televised globally on Discovery Channel on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22nd, at 1 pm CDT (check your local listings). Additional virtual showings are being arranged, and will be announced on our Environmental Forum Facebook pag e. Join us for a virtual Happy Hour on Friday, April 24th at 5 pm to discuss actions we can take locally to reduce/eliminate the use of single-use plastic. Click here to RSVP.
PACG is sponsoring the April 22nd Earth Day Rally hosted by Environment Iowa. Visit IowaVirtualEarthDay to register now.
The Team Sierra is bringing their Earth Day celebration from outdoors to indoors. To register for their events go to: teamsierra.org/everycorner

For additional virtual Earth Week events, visit our blog at pacgqc.org/blog/online-earth-week-activities.

Susan Leuthauser

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Online Earth Week Activities

4/12/2020

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Earth Week Activities

We might not be able to meet in person to celebrate Earth Day, but we have come up with a list of online events and activities to help you feed your passion about our planet. Join our Environmental Forum in participating in one or more of these activities, and post your feedback on our Facebook page.

April 1-30 - 50 Actions for the 50th Earth Day Pledge – Green Corps Iowa
For the month of April, we have a goal for 50 people to take 50 easy actions for the environment. Programming and DIY tools will provide climate education opportunities with local climate leaders, trainings on advocacy skills, and the tools to act together.  RSVP and check out our Facebook event. Go to #IowaVirtualEarthDay
Iowa Virtual Earth Day Webinars & Events Series - Environment Iowa and partners will coordinate a series of webinars, advocacy trainings, and a virtual Earth Day Rally. Webinars will cover carbon-free transportation, solar communities, renewable energy on campus, and more.  RSVP  to see an events schedule and check out our Facebook event.

4/14, 3:00 pm   Grassroots Outreach – Citizens Climate Lobby. go to: www.zoom.us/j/273716354 or call 1-408-638-0968 and enter meeting code: # 273-716-354.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWuCkmi8ySLMTZEpJC7jMsA/videos For more information https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/63

4/16, 3:00 pm Citizens' Climate University: Preparing for Media Interviews - Want to talk about CCL on TV or radio? Communications Director Flannery Winchester will tell you how to prepare for your interview.
https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/2017201717 or call in at 1-408-638-0968 and enter meeting code: 2017201717. Learn more.

4/22-25 - Earth Day Live – Earth Day Network
Join this 3-day live stream event focused on climate action with training sessions, performances and appearances from scientists, celebrities, politicians and youth activists. Go to https://www.earthdaylive2020.org/?source  to join this event.
Show the youth climate movement that science has their back, and so do we – RSVP for Earth Day Live

4/25 – Virtual Earth Day - Citizens Climate Lobby
Starts: Saturday April 25th, 2020 1:00pm
Venue: https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/563867729
Conference Registration: https://unitingfromhome.eventbrite.com

1:00 p.m. ET - Keynote speaker Dr. Katharine Hayhoe. Dr. Hayhoe is a world-renowned climate scientist, evangelical Christian, and host of the podcast, “Global Weirding”
1:45 p.m. ET - 3 easy actions you can take from home to help the climate right now.
2:00 p.m. ET - Choose ONE of four parallel breakout sessions:

1. Climate Advocate Training [two hours]
2. CCL Volunteer Spotlight Panel, Moderated by Peterson Toscano, Citizens’ Climate Radio Host [one hour]
3. Climate Organizing During the Pandemic [90 minutes]
4. Depolarizing Within: A Better Way to Prepare for Climate Discussions, presented by Braver Angels [two hours]

Earth Challenge 2020 – EarthDay Network
Coordinated in partnership with the Wilson Center, the US Dept of State, Earth Challenge 2020 connects, builds and enables global communities to leverage the power of scientific research to drive meaningful change.  By downloading their app and data platform, you can help them collect and integrate observations on pollution. Contact earthchallenge2020@earthday.org. For more lighthearted activities, connect with this site to decorate your windows and make signs for Earth Day. https://www.earthday.org/actions/make-an-earth-day-window-sign/

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Earth Day Fair 2021 - After Action Report

Earth Day Fair 2021 - After Action Report

"Kiss the Ground" Viewing and Discussion - PACG Event

2021 Earth Month Event – Watch and Discuss Kiss the Ground
Film Watching - April 10th through 26th
Discussion Happy Hour April 25th from 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Restore Our Earth Events - PACG Events

Restore Our Earth Events - Earth Day Celebrations
April and May 2021

After Action Report -" the Story of Plastics" Discussion

The Story of Plastics Zoom Happy Hour - After Action Report

What You Can Do Now - Celebrate Earth Week Virtually

Virtual Earth Week Celebration - Wednesday, April 22nd

Online Earth Week Activities

Earth Week Activities

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Earth Day Fair 2021 - After Action Report

Earth Day Fair 2021 - After Action Report

"Kiss the Ground" Viewing and Discussion - PACG Event

2021 Earth Month Event – Watch and Discuss Kiss the Ground​Film Watching - April 10th through 26thDiscussion Happy Hour April 25th from 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Restore Our Earth Events - PACG Events

Restore Our Earth Events - Earth Day CelebrationsApril and May 2021

After Action Report -" the Story of Plastics" Discussion

The Story of Plastics Zoom Happy Hour - After Action Report

What You Can Do Now - Celebrate Earth Week Virtually

Virtual Earth Week Celebration - Wednesday, April 22nd

Online Earth Week Activities

Earth Week Activities

Archives

Categories

2021 Earth Month Event – Watch and Discuss Kiss the Ground
Film Watching - April 10th through 26th
Discussion Happy Hour April 25th from 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Restore Our Earth Events - Earth Day Celebrations
April and May 2021