NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The 49th Earth Day will be Sunday, but Friday marked some observances to begin the festivities.
In Neenah for example, a trash pick-up near the Miron Construction headquarters as well as a “Trash to Treasure” competition was held.
Students from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College created artwork from recycled materials.
Services manager Chad Pingle tells FOX 11 they believe they make a difference in the student’s lives.
“When we reach out to the students to participate in a program like this, we are trying to incentivize or promote that they do something that’s a little bit different and creative to enhance that community connection with the students.”
More events throughout the area will take place Saturday and Sunday.
Earth Day has a strong Wisconsin connection.
Former governor and U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson is considered to be the founder of Earth Day in 1970.
