“Many Species. One Planet. One Future.” Such is the overarching theme of the June 5th World Environment Day conference, the annual international event meant to spur environmental awareness as well as political and public action. It was the recognition of the devastating depletion of our world’s biodiversity which first gave rise to the international symposium, officiated in 1972 by the United National General Assembly. From tiny ocean creatures to mythical jungle lurkers, scientists currently estimate that an astounding 150 to 200 living species become extinct every day…a modest three digits with infinite and truly shocking impact.
Again and again we hear how our irresponsible and unsustainable methods of production and consumption are directly responsible for the collapse of the world’s biodiversity. Now, in the wake of the tragic BP catastrophe, this June 5th is perhaps more personal than ever. By the same token, June 5th reminds us that we can all take little steps to neutralize our own carbon footprints and ultimately halt this terrifying downslide. While this year’s event will be hosted in Rwanda, here are a few ways of celebrating and getting involved at a local level:
Quintet of the Americas Celebrates World Environment Day on June 5th
The woodwind ensemble, Quintet of the Americas, will be performing “Mannahatta,” an environmentally themed concert and panel discussion:
Saturday, 6/5 @ 2:00 PM at the Waterfront Museum
290 Conover Street, Pier 44 in Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York
718-624-4719
Tote your tots over to the Wild Woods Ramble!
Your kids will get to gallop through our local woods and marshes in search of friendly creepy crawlies to play with and precious plants to learn about.
Saturday, 6/5 @ 11am – 1 pm at the Alley Pond Environmental Center
228-06 Northern Boulevard, Queens, New York
(718) 229- 4000
Ovando also encourages you to check out a few tips from WED2010 on how to Easily Green Your Daily Routine. Our personal favorite, plant a tree!
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