Earth Day events

Col. Cedric George, 11th Wing commander, and Col. Roy-Alan Agustin, 11th Mission Support Group commander, plant a tree April 19 at the Bolling Capital Cove Marina as one of several Earth Day events held on Bolling. Other events include the 22nd Annual Potomac Watershed Cleanup, an open house at Child Development Center II, a green products display at the base exchange, commissary and Office Eagle, and a flower planting event at the Bolling Library. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Raymond Mills)

Earth Day events

Phil Williams, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron, hosts a battery recycling presentation April 16 at the Bolling AFB Youth Center. More than 1,000 batteries were collected from several collection points on base, including the youth center. The presentation was one of several Earth Day events throughout the month of April, as well as a tree planting event, a green products display at Office Eagle, the base exchange and commissary and an Earth Day party at the Slip Inn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Raymond Mills)

April 22, 2010 marks the 40th observance of Earth Day

Published April 22, 2010
By Aletha Frost
AFDW/PA

Air Force District of Washington -- Since its inception 40 years ago, Earth Day celebrations have helped citizens become conscious of the Earth's limited natural resources.

"The Air Force District of Washington and its wings are doing their part to support America's long-standing commitment to protecting our environment," said Ms. Aisha Robins, AFDW/A7CO Operations Branch chief.

During the month of April, both Andrews and Bolling Air Force bases provided opportunities for base residents and personnel to participate in Earth Day activities.

Events included clean-up projects at several locations, a recycling display, tree and flower planting, household hazardous waste turn-in, a display of green products, an Earth Day poster contest and educational presentations, and an Earth Day celebration at the Slip Inn on Bolling.
A free Movie: "Tapped" was also presented at the base theater at Andrews. (www.tappedthemovie.com)

For information on year-round Earth Day programs at Bolling call (202) 767-4539.

For information on year-round Earth Day programs at Andrews call (301) 981-2579.

Everyone is encouraged to conserve resources every day, not just on Earth Day.

"This has been a growing focus over the past 40 years, so we're definitely doing something right," said Ms. Robins. "It's never too late to join in."