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Friday, April 17, 2009 11:58:48 PM
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EARTH DAY ON THE NATIONAL MALL, APRIL 19 2009
The Flaming Lips Headline; EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to Speak
Earth Day Network will commemorate Earth Day 2009 with a large-scale event on the National Mall in Washington, DC. On April 19th from noon to 6pm, like in years past, hundreds of thousands of people will take Metrobus, Metrorail, walk, and bike to the heart of the nation’s capital to witness the official launch of The Green GenerationTM and show their support for responsible, brave environmental policy that helps us face the challenges ahead. Earth Day will bring together families, adults of all ages, civic leaders, entertainers and other community members to celebrate Earth Day and share a common commitment to make greener life choices and stem the tide of climate change.
The event will feature top talent The Flaming Lips, moe., Los Lobos and Dj. Spooky. Confirmed speakers and celebrities include: EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, Chevy Chase, Matthew Modine, Representative Edward Markey, Majora Carter, Reverend Yearwood of The Hip Hop Caucus and Steve Thomas, former host of This Old House.
The event includes an Eco-Roadshow with exhibits from non-profits, companies striving to go green, government agencies and foreign embassies. Exhibitors will be located in the main event area, between 4th and 7th streets on the National Mall, and also on the corner of Maryland and Independence avenues, right by the Museum of the American Indian. Check out this list of exhibitors, and stop by to visit them!
Planet Green
Timberland
FedEx
Clear2Go
Disney
Motorola
USA Today
Starbucks
Zumbox
Water Environment Federation
Environmental Protection Agency
Embassy of Denmark
Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Embassy of Norway
Royal Netherlands Embassy
Embassy of Switzerland
Solar Solution
Sustainable Design Group
Island Press
Solar Panels Plus
Art Institute of Washington NASA
International Fund for Animal Welfare
The Wilderness Society
University of Phoenix
ICLEI
PETA
SAIC
Food & Water Watch
Pentel of America
American Forests
Nature's Voice
Tree of Blessings
Casey Trees
Carbon Free DC
Vegetarian Society of DC
Weston A. Price Foundation
Joy of Motion
Citydance Ensemble
Shop by Stella
Capital Remodeling
AFS Trinity
National Park Foundation
This Earth Day, restore and give back
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