An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Events planned for Earth Week

  • Published
  • By Airman Megan Friedl
  • 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. --  Earth Week is April 22-26 at Scott Air Force Base, and the 375th Civil Engineer Squadron is organizing the base's activities.

Cindy Nolan, 375th CES base conservation manager, has been planning various events to spread awareness and action on base.

A paper shredding and electronics recycling event is April 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the softball field parking lot on base. Unclassified paper will be shredded for free. Any type of electronics and yard work equipment that is no longer being used can also be dropped off.
"At this event last year we collected more than 21 tons of electronics which were recycled. CES hopes to bring in more electronics to have them recycled this year," said Nolan.
The St. Louis Zoo will give a presentation to the Scott Elementary School to show the "Wonders of Water," part of the Scott water program, April 26.

Col. David Almand, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, will preside over the Arbor Day Tree Ceremony at the Scott Youth Center April 26 at 2 p.m. Third and fourth graders from Scott Elementary will attend the ceremony. Previously, hundreds of trees have been planted and CES expects to continue the tradition. This year Scott will receive its 20th consecutive Tree City USA designation.

Nolan said the goal is to make the base population aware that there is only one earth and that we all have a responsibility to protect it.

"Every person can protect the earth for a long time by doing even little things, some including limiting the use of lights, using less water, planting a tree or remembering to recycle," Nolan said.

Another thing people can do to protect the Earth is to volunteer for the upcoming events.
Carla Daggitt, 375th CES, environmental engineer, said, "The biggest obstacle we face is finding volunteers to help with the different events that we have, especially the recycling event to unload cars, and help with the paper shredder."

Participation is what makes these events successful and is highly encouraged from CES.
Earth Day began in 1970 by a Wisconsin senator who wanted to emphasize the need for preserving the Earth and to promote better environmental decisions.