Dear Friend --

We’re excited to headline our Virtual Earth Day with the inaugural “Conversations with Rachael Belz,” an informative hour in which our executive director and special guest Keya Chatterjee of U.S. Climate Action will get real about the impact of climate change, and preview upcoming opportunities for action.

Rachael Belz is Ohio Citizen Action's third-ever Executive Director and our resident organizing expert. She got her start organizing door-to-door as a field canvasser and has represented our members for more than 20 years. 

Keya's work focuses on building an inclusive movement in support of climate action, and various media outlets including USA Today, the New York Times, and The Associated Press look to her for commentary on climate change policy and sustainability issues.

Join us from 3-4 p.m. on April 22, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, for a discussion between these two leading climate activists!

We're also celebrating Earth Day 🌎 with a few stay-at-home activities:

Coloring Contest

All forms of art are powerful ways for us to inspire each other. We know that together, we can make a difference. Please share your vision of the future with us.  All ages welcome.  The due date is Monday, April 20, and we’ll share the entries online throughout the week using #CleanFutureOhio.

We will award prizes in three categories: under age 7, ages 7-14, and ages 15 and up (including adults). Winners get gift certificates to Graeter's Ice Cream -- an Ohio company with stores throughout the state and it can be ordered online.

Nature Selfie

Between now and Earth Day, April 22 (next Tuesday), we invite you to share a daily facebook #NatureSelfieOhio . Show us your favorite nature spots and be sure to use the hashtag, and challenge  three friends to do the same. We'll make a nature splash!

Take care and stay safe,