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Earth Day

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA), will celebrate Earth Day 2012 on Thursday, April 19th at Constitution Hall in Lansing, Michigan. School groups and children of the staff of DEQ DNR, MDA, and the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) are invited to celebrate with us. Poster contest winners will be announced and attendees will be able to visit displays and participate in natural resources and environmental activities.

Excited about Earth Day 2012? Looking to get active in your community's Earth Day activities? Let us know of your local activities throughout the state of Michigan!  From workshops to parades, events abound for all members of the family.  We will post them on this page!

Check out the 2012 Earth Day Activities page! Not all of the events are in yet, so check back often! To have your event added, please contact Tom Occhipinti at occhipintit@michigan.gov.


Information for participation in the DEQ Earth Day celebration on Thursday, April 19th:
Poster Contest 2012 Information. Entry deadline is February 11, 2012.   
With last year's entries reaching over 2,100, it is no wonder this contest has been such a success. Students are invited to submit original Earth Day themed drawings.
 

poster contest 

2012 Earth Day School Group Participation Brochure - Full for this year - please apply to be on the waiting list. 

Children at DEQ's Earth Day Celebration 
Invitation for Partners to Participate 
The DEQ's Earth Day Celebration is lined up with many booths, displays, and demonstrations. If you are a group or organization interested in attending Earth Day, please complete the Invitation for Partners to Participate form.
 
Children at DEQ's Earth Day Celebration 

2011 

earth day poster 

Winners -   Kindergarten - 5th Grade - 1.5MB 

2010 

Winners 

earth day poster 

Kindergarten - 5th Grade - 720KB
 

Honorable Mention 

 earth day poster 

Kindergarten - 1.45MB 
First Grade - 1.67MB 
Second Grade - 5.49MB 
Third Grade - 1.86MB 
Fourth Grade - 2.38MB 
Fifth Grade - 2.5MB 

2009 

Winners 

2009 earth day poster contest winners 

Kindergarten - 5th Grade 
2009 Judging Photos 

Honorable Mention 

earth day poster 
 

If you have additional questions, please contact:

Thomas Occhipinti
Environmental Education Coordinator
occhipintit@michigan.gov 

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