On Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 8:30 jp.m. the world will send a powerful message that climate change is a priority that must be dealt with now. By turning off non-essential lighting for one houe - EARTH HOUR - hundreds of millions of people across the globe will show their support for lasting action to protect Earth's natural resources, envionment and climate, now and into the future.
Led by World Wildlife Fund, EARTH HOUR has grown from a city-wide effort n 2007 to a global phenomenon that has captured the world's attention. Each year, individuals, organizations, businesses and state and local government come together to show their support by turning off lights in homes, the workplace and at iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Las Vegas Strip, Sydney's Opera House and more. In 2009 alone, hundreds of millions of people turned out for EARTH DAY - spanning 4100 cities in 87 countries on seven continents.
The Grant Park Conservancy is proud to be an official supporter of
EARTH HOUR. We encourage you to join with us and millions of Americans in making EARTH HOUR 2010 the biggest effort yet. Getting involved is easy.
1. Sign Up at EarthHour.org
2. Spread the word to your friends, neighbors, family, co-workers, etc. Become a fan on facebook and post a link to EarthHour.org on your profile page
3. Turn off your non essential lighting at 8:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, March 27
Visit www.EarthHour.org for more info and please send us an email info@gpconconservancy.org to let us know you intend to participate.