April 22-24
Earth Day Live is a three day livestream that aims to mobilize and engage people of all ages in collective action to protect our communities and Mother Earth. Starting April 22nd, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, through April 24th, we will hold a series of videos, live performances, movies, conversations, workshops, webinars and panels to provide community and continue fighting the climate crisis during this uncertain time.
Earth Day Live, WA Youth Climate Strike & Sunrise Tacoma events:
Day 1: Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22
The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is a day to demonstrate our collective power and unity through community building and storytelling.
- U.S. Climate Strike is hosting Earth Day Live, a three-day livestream that will include speakers, musical performances, and digital actions.
- WA Youth Climate Strike is hosting a series of one-hour trainings from 10 am – 4 pm.
- Sunrise Tacoma is hosting three livestreamed Power Hour webinars from 3-6 pm focusing on the ways that the Green New Deal would bring about environmental, social, and economic justice.
Day 2: Stop The Money Pipeline Day of Action, Thursday, April 23
We will target financial institutions across the country, calling for a global reset. For ideas about how to host an event on this day check out the STMP toolkit.
- U.S. Climate Strike is hosting a Stop the Money Pipeline Day of Action. Led by the Stop the Money Pipeline Coalition, the goal is to reprogram the economy so that it works for people and the planet, not polluters.
- WA Youth Climate Strike is hosting three one-hour webinars from 10 am – 1 pm focused on divestment.
Day 3: Day of Political Action and Voter Engagement, Friday, April 24
We will focus on the urgency of political change through a nationwide youth voter registration day. We need leaders who will address this existential threat, and for this to happen, we need people to show up at the polls this year.
- The famous young activist Greta Thunberg has asked Fridays for Future strikers around the world to use #ClimateStrikeOnline during the pandemic.
- U.S. Climate Strike is hosting a Day of Political Action and Voter Engagement.
- WA Youth Climate Strike is hosting three one-hour webinars from 10 am – 1 pm around political action.
This toolkit contains more detailed information about the events happening during Earth Week and how you can be involved.