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Earth Day 2002

Selected Photos of 2002 NRCS Earth Day Events

NRCS offices across the country, many in conjunction with NRCS Earth Team Volunteers, coordinate Earth Day activities every year. This page features photographs from several 2002 NRCS Earth Day activities nationwide.

For more information on Earth Day events in your area, consult your local NRCS office or web site or your local Earth Team office at 1-888-LANDCARE.

Retired NRCS Soil Scientist and Earth Team Volunteer Jerry Shively explains Indiana soils to two visitors at the Earth Day event in IN.
Earth Day event at Sullivan Park and Lake in Sullivan, IN. Retired NRCS Soil Scientist and Earth Team Volunteer Jerry Shively explains Indiana soils to two visitors at the Earth Day event. Organized by the Sycamore Trails RC&D.

 

 WV Volunteers installing wrapped cedar trees to the Potomac River stream bank to stabilize the stream bank and reduce sediment erosion.

 
Secretary of Agriculture Ann M. Veneman participates in Earth Day activites at Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI. On Earth Day 2002, NRCS and the Forest Service teamed up at USDA's Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI. The agencies highlighted ongoing conservation contributions to clean water and air, healthy soil, improved wildlife habitat, and a quality environment on private and public lands. Secretary of Agriculture Ann M. Veneman planted an "Indigo" silky dogwood from NRCS Plant Materials Center in Lansing, MI, to symbolize the agencies' conservation efforts and the $24.6 million earmarked by the Administration and Congress for conservation projects. "America's farmers and ranchers are the best stewards of the land and this Earth Day we are highlighting some of these successes," Veneman said.
At the Kansas 2002 History and Environmental Fair, Bob Foster demonstrates tire recycling. Earth Day Events in Topeka, KS:  Annual Earth Day events in Topeka have featured learning stations staffed by volunteers. The 2003 event will be April 15.

(Left) At the 2002 History and Environmental Fair, which features 30 different hands-on activities, Bob Foster, Topeka Parks and Recreation, demonstrates recycling ground up tires mixed with turf to make a tough surface. Recycled tires are also used as surface cover for playgrounds.
Kansas students standing on bridge over stream. Students learn about stream health by studying insects present in the streams. The Kaw Valley Heritage Alliance streamlink team sponsored this learning station at the 2002 History and Environmental Fair.

 

 

 
Volunteer Nereida Henderson on playground with recycled cans. On Earth Day in California, artist and Earth Team volunteer Nereida Henderson teaches children about recycling by using a game with recycled cans.