Earth Hour 2022 - are you in? Earth Hour takes place at 8:30 pm -- wherever you are!

Is anyone in Palmetto Bay participating in Earth Hour tonight? Is participating in conservation activities still a thing? There are no Earth Hour events listed on the Village website or social media.

Earth Hour takes place at 8:30 pm -- wherever you are!

The theme of this year's Earth Hour is 'Shape Our Future'. It is a pivotal year for everyone to shape the world for the future generations by raising awareness about the damages to climate that are impacting our world today.

What happens during Earth Hour?: The event is held annually, encouraging individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights, for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on a specific day towards the end of March, as a symbol of commitment to the planet.

I have always enjoyed promoting this very simple event. It only takes dimming your lights for a single hour to make a statement (but promotes activities and conservation that should be practiced throughout the year). When I served as Mayor, I enjoyed invitations to enjoy some great candlelit outdoor parties to jointly mark the event.  Fun times for a great purpose. I expect great weather for our small personal event.

 

Cities around the world have dimmed their lights to take part in WWF’s Earth Hour over the years. Sydney’s Harbor Bridge and the Opera House had their illuminating lights turned off for an hour as part of the annual environmental campaign to encourage people to turn off unnecessary lights and waste less energy. London landmarks including the Palace of Westminster, the London Eye and the Gherkin are set to dim their lights for an hour starting at 8.30pm on Saturday.

 

Go to Earth Hour.org for more information.

 

Thinking locally, in considering a great place to spend Earth Hour, at one time the place to take the family to was Bill Sadowski Park, and Nature Preserve a County Park in Palmetto Bay, 17500 SW 78th Ave, where the  Southern Cross Astronomical Society would put out member telescopes each Saturday evening from 8 - 10:00 PM, "weather" permitting. It was a great event to come to view, solo or with friends and/or the family.