Reduce climate change by turning off electrical items such as lights and computers not in use. Use a programmable thermostat and reduce air conditioning and furnace use.

Sunoco Earth Day Writing Challenge

Earth Month is fast approaching and the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), in partnership with Earth Day Canada, and our sponsor, Sunoco and the Suncor Energy Foundation, invites everyone to come out on Sunday, April 22, 2007 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. to help plant over 1000 native trees and shrubs at Malden Park in the City of Windsor.

There will be lots to enjoy, including learning about how trees help our environment, meeting a live owl up close, and a barbecue. Kids can crawl in a Giant Caterpillar, participate in Nature Crafts, a Nature Scavenger Hunt, and try a Bald Eagle Obstacle Course to win cool nature stuff! There will also be even more Earth Day 2007 Celebrations just across Matchette Road at Mic Mac Park where you can experience amazing Earth Day exhibits, fabulous environmental entertainment, workshops, presentations and much more.

You can start getting involved right now by registering at least 10 members of your business or community group for the Green Team Challenge and you'll receive a Certificate of Participation at the event! For the kids in the community we have launched an exciting Sunoco Earth Day 2007 Writing Contest with great prize packages to be won. For further information, see www.erca.org or contact Phil Darrell-Smith by email at pdarrellsmith@erca.org or call 519 776 5209 ext. 398.