Environmental Awareness

Earth Month and Earth Day (April 22)

Earth Month was established in April 1970 and is non-political. It is a month intended to develop momentum for a full year's worth of work on improving the environment. In this collection, you can learn about ways you can be involved in helping our planet!

Earth Day also began in 1970 and is celebrated annually around the world on April 22. Various events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. 

World Environmental Day (June 5)

World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. It's celebrated annually on June 5.

World Car Free Day (Sept. 22) 

This day encourages motorists to take a day off from driving your vehicle and find other ways to go places that will not hurt the environment.

 

Dolphin Conservation | ETV Shorts

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Johns Island Conservancy in Charleston County strives to make sure everyone knows the right way to treat dolphins in their natural habitat. The Bottlenose Dolphin is South Carolina's State Marine...
Bee City | ETV Shorts

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Located between Summerville and Walterboro, Bee City is a honeybee farm and petting zoo. Bee City's focus is to educate the public on the importance of honeybees. The petting zoo is a main attraction...
Joseph H. Williams | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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Joe Williams never intended to get involved in the family-owned Williams Brothers pipeline construction business. He had other plans. Fate stepped in, however, and he spent 35 years with the...
Disappearing Frogs Project | Palmetto Scene

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York County has a popular icon called Greg the Frog, everyone’s favorite amphibian. While he may be well known, his real counterparts aren’t the favorite subject to talk about. How much do we really...