Zero Emissions Day: Ordinary people hold the key to reduce emissions and find more sustainable solutions. Choose to bike, walk, carpool, or opt to take public transportation. Plan a “no-cook” meal to eat by candlelight! These choices may even become enjoyable habits!

A day of awareness when Beekeepers, beekeeping clubs and associations, and honey bee enthusiasts from across the USA celebrate honey bees and recognize their contribution to humans’ everyday lives as a means of protecting this critical species!

In the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day of the year in terms of daylight, is the Summer Solstice, which will occur on June 20, 2021. The Sun will reach its northernmost position, as seen from the Earth. At that moment, its zenith does not move north or south as during most other days of the year, but it stands still at the Tropic of Cancer. It then reverses its direction and starts moving south again.

WMBD celebrates and brings attention to one of the most important and spectacular events in the Americas-bird migration. Migratory birds are among the most beautiful, observable, and remarkable wildlife! They provide countless economical and environmental services, and are indicators of healthy habitats.

This year marks the 51st anniversary of International Earth Day. The 2021 theme is “Restore Our Earth”, which focuses not only on the need to reduce our impact on the planet, but also how we can play a role in repairing the damage we’ve done.

Planning Board to address proposal sites for Cell Tower location

Planning Board to address proposal sites for Cell Tower location

This Saturday, February 27, 2021, marks the 377th anniversary of the Indian Hill Massacre. We will remember the Native American lives lost and the importance of keeping their memory alive through the protection of this sacred land.

It is “eminently fair” to label Lincoln the nation’s first “green president”. While in office, Lincoln enacted several pieces of legislation-including the Yosemite Grant Act, which set aside thousands of acres of California forest-that laid the groundwork for future U.S. efforts to preserve, protect and study the environment. The Yosemite Act in particular proved crucial, helping inspire Theodore Roosevelt to expand America’s national parks system.

IHPC to present the Flawed Balloon Test of 12/19/20 to the Town of Bedford Planning Board. Please join us at https://bedfordny.gov/meetings-agendas/