Earth Day Celebration

Flash image logo of the 2008 Earthday Celebration

2008 Earth Day celebration

The 14th annual Earth Day celebration was held on Friday, April 25, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Missouri State Capitol south lawn.

This year's theme was Our Environmental Footprint.

A look at Earth Day activities
The Department of Natural Resources sponsors and hosts the event at the Capitol each year. Activities include information booths, games and displays about the environment. Many other state and federal agencies participate through educational displays and exhibits.

Activities for the event are tailored to fifth-graders, but all ages are welcome.

The very first Earth Day was held in 1970 and led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Earth Day Information for Teachers and Students

Lunch and Learn PDF - This flyer challenges students to reduce and recycle waste from lunches!
Teacher Tips DOC - Tips to make your trip to Earth Day 2008 more enjoyable, safe and environmentally friendly!
Main Stage Schedule 2008 PDF
Environmental Survivor 2008 PDF
Environmental Deal or No Deal 2008 PDF
The Earth Tones PDF
Earth Day 2008 Map PDF - Location of the 2008 Earth Day festivities!
Earth Day Activities Map PDF - 2008 Map of the booths, exhibits and games at the Capitol.
Bus Directions for Unloading and Parking DOC - 2008 information for teachers and bus drivers on where to unload and park.

Agencies Participating in Earth Day

Missouri Department of Natural Resources - Host agency
Air Pollution Control Program
Division of Geology and Land Survey
Energy Center
Environmental Emergency Response
Hazardous Waste Program
Land Reclamation Program
Missouri State Parks
Soil and Water Conservation Program
Solid Waste Management Program
Water Protection Program

Office of Administration - State Recycling Program
Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri Army National Guard
Mizzou Hydrogen Car Team
World Bird Sanctuary
State Emergency Management Association
Missouri Department of Agriculture
Missouri Department of Transportation
Missouri Division of Tourism
City of Jefferson
United States Geological Survey