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Written by Leah Keintz
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Thursday, 19 April 2007 |
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Michael Lindmann has celebrated the Earth for as long as he can remember.
In college — the notorious party years — he was a passionate student. He protested the Vietnam War. And during that time, he turned his eye toward the environment.
“College was where I actually had time to think about things like the environment,” said Lindmann, president of Earth Works Expo, a summer sustainable-living event in Denver. “It is the perfect time to become passionate about something.”
That eventually led the Fort Collins resident to create the Earth Works Expo.
“This is a way to showcase all of the different things people can do now that will make a difference and create a sustainable world,” Lindmann said. “If we aren’t living in a sustainable environment, then we are polluting our system faster than nature can create it. It’s a terrible tragedy.”
Though he will have to wait until July for the Earth Works Expo, he is refocusing some of his excitement toward various Earth Day events.
“All kinds of people are waking up right now and realizing they can make a difference,” Lindmann said.
Earth Day is April 22, with its main focus on helping people understand little things they can do for the environment. It’s also a time to talk about new technology that helps with conservation.
“Earth Day is a call to wake up and look around,” Lindmann said. “We want people to make good decisions with their eyes wide open and create a better society.”
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EARTH DAY EVENTS
Friday, April 20
Earth Day/Bike Fair, West Lawn Lory Student Center, Fort Collins.
CSU will host an Earth Day Celebration, with educational games, exhibits and prize giveaways. Visitors are encouraged to ride bikes to the event. There will be information on waste reduction, energy conservation, alternative transportation, renewable energy, green products, composting and recycling.
Saturday, April 21
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Carpe Diem 2007!
CSU’s Environmental Learning Center’s annual volunteer day, open to all ages.
RSVP:
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or call 491.1661
Sunday, April 22
Earth Day event
11a.m.-5p.m.
Fort Collins City Park
Contact Allie at 231.7059
Earth Works Expo
Denver Merchandise Mart
July 27-29
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