EARTH DAY APRIL 22, 2001

EVENT 1:

Planet will have an exhibit at the Earth Day Expo at the

University of California, San Bernardino. It is sponsored jointly by

National Audubon Society and Population Action International. Volunteers

will distribute Planet material, play the latest Planet video, offer an

interactive display on the links between international family planning

and creating healthy families and healthy ecosystems, and sign-up people

interested in becoming advocates for achieving Planet’s goal. 

Contact: Jean Frederickson of PAI (909) 881-9275 or Melissa Reed of Audubon (909) 420-0420.

EVENT 2:

National Audubon Society and Population Action International will host two complementary Planet events: An Earth Day Reception and Symposium. The events are being held at the University of Redlands from 3 to 6 pm. The reception is hosted by the University’s President, Dr. Appleton, and will be attended by approximately 50 invited guests influential in this area. The symposium, “Growth and the Environment: Creating a Sustainable Future,” will feature Dr. Allen Hammond, Senior Scientist and Director of Strategic Analysis, World Resource Institute. Five university professors will also participate as members of a panel. They will address the symposium’s theme from an international perspective. The symposium is open to the public.  

Contact: Melissa Reed of Audubon (909) 420-0420.

EVENT 3:

Visit the Audubon/Planet exhibit to learn about the impact of population growth on our global environment. The "Scavenger Hunt" festival will include five educational stations including the Migratory Bird station hosted by Audubon. Learn how international family planning is vital for protecting migratory bird species and their habitat.

            Date:             Sunday, April 22, 2001

            Time:                        11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

            Location:    Philadelphia City Zoo

            Contact:      Larry Ceisler, (610) 664-8729

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