Tag: Earth Day

Board of Supervisors Approves Proclamation Designating April 2023 as Earth Month in Coconino County

by Community Contributor • April 12, 2023 • Comments Off

At their regular meeting on April 11, 2023, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) unanimously approved a proclamation designating April 2023 as Earth Month in Coconino County.

“Coconino County affirms that all that inhabit the Earth have a right to a healthy, sustainable environment,” the proclamation reads. “… as humans we are caretakers of the planet, and have an obligation to change human behaviors that contribute to climate change and environmental degradation and work to preserve the Earth’s beauty and its resources.”

Coconino County Parks & Recreation — Celebrate Earth Day and more news

by Community Contributor • April 14, 2022 • Comments Off

Earth Day is next week and there’s no better way to celebrate than participating in a local event. Join Coconino County, the City of Flagstaff, Friends of Coconino County Parks, and the U.S. Forest Service for a volunteer cleanup and an activity afterwards in honor of Earth Day 2022. All cleanups start at 10 a.m. and include a fun outdoor activity. Register at the Sign-Up Genius Links below.

Can’t make it? Invest in yourself and your community by getting outside and making a difference on your own. Tag a picture with #NAZEarthDay22 to be a part of the celebration.

Wed., April 20 cleanup at Highway 180 (Peak View) https://tinyurl.com/et7jdajj
Thurs., April 21 cleanup at Fort Tuthill County Park https://tinyurl.com/yc7t6ykn
Fri., April 22 cleanup at Ashurst Lake
https://tinyurl.com/2s4pmk5v

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up — April 19-22, 2021

by Community Contributor • April 22, 2021 • Comments Off

Earth Day Celebrations and National Park Week Continue

Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, check out one of our Grand Canyon Moments about Water at
https://youtu.be/OuP7vfsd-mk.

This Grand Canyon Moment features the sights and sounds of water and is a reminder of how essential and precious water is. Both the Earth and the human body are made up of about 70% water!

Everyone plays a role in protecting water, whether you are at Grand Canyon or at home. One way you can protect water is by being water wise! For example, where does your water come from and how much do you use daily? What is one way you use water?

Coconino County Parks & Recreation — Celebrate Earth Day and practice sustainable recreation

by Community Contributor • April 8, 2021 • Comments Off

There’s no greater time to explore the outdoors. As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22, why not put into practice sustainable recreation and tourism? Did you know there are 7 principles of Leave No Trace? To learn more about how you can
leave no trace when exploring
Arizona’s outdoors, visit
AppreciateAZ.com.

Coconino County launches 6th annual Earth Day Recognition interactive website for kick-off April 20 through 24

by Community Contributor • April 20, 2020 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County has developed an interactive website dedicated to the National 50th Earth Day as an ongoing resource for the organization and community. Find daily remote activities for everyone, including kids! Participants entered into raffles for gift…

April 22 — Earth Day Cyber Celebration

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2020 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Jump on board to celebrate our Earth, hear from your local politicians, and learn how you can fight climate change at the Earth Day Cyber Celebration. We understand the sacrifices you and all citizens are making during this…