​​April 22, 1970 marked the first Earth Day. 50 years of community building, advocacy, and celebration began with a gathering - thousands of people strong! They protested for cleaner air and water, safer products, public oversight of toxic pollutants and polluters, and respect for the ecology of planet Earth. The movement has grown since the 1970s into a global collaboration that crosses generational, political, and geographic boundaries.

​The insights drawn from decades of social justice work have become an essential part of environmental work, helping forge partnerships that recognize the vital relationship between equity and sustainability. We are all in this together. Each person who joins the struggle to defend our natural world will see the difficulty of our situation, but they will also bring their invaluable perspective, energy, and hope. In the days of COVID-19, it is imperative that we are more intentional than ever about building a supportive, inclusive, and sustainable community.
​​Top Photo by Ira Shadis