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The Flower Show
April 20, 2020

Earth Day at 50 Webinar: How Grassroots Activism Became Part of our National Consciousness

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This event is free and will be held as a webinar via Zoom.

What is Earth Day? How and when did it start? Why is it as important today as it was in 1970? From rumblings among scientists and beatniks, to ground-breaking legislation, trace the history of Earth Day with Michael LoFurno, of Temple University.​ PHS is pleased to offer this lecture in partnership with the Philadelphia Free Library.

 

Date

April 20, 2020

Time

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Cost

Free.
Suggested donations are welcome. Donate.

Location

Online Webinar via Zoom Meeting.

Accessibility

This will be a virtual webinar using Zoom. A  Zoom meeting login will be provided upon registration.

Here is a short 1-minute video on how to join a meeting.