Earth Day is a chance to put the welfare of the planet at the front of our minds, and in Prince George it is also a chance to consider those living with brain injuries. A public event on Monday seeks to connect the ideas of looking after the world and looking after our neighbours as well.
The city's most prominent Earth Day event happens 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Exploration Place and the grounds of Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park.
There will be live music, information booths, fun stations, and feedback points to have input on your environmental priorities.
It is also a fundraiser for the city's Brain Injured Group (PGBIG).
One of the organizers of this coordinated effort is Echo Wylie who said the intention was to express care and compassion for every living thing "from amoeba to zebra."
There will be silent auction items and raffles at the event to collect funds for PGBIG and raise awareness for this group of people who need compassion and consideration, Wylie said, right along with the compassion and consideration for all other vulnerable elements of our globe.
"We are proud to be the designated charity for the fundraising efforts of the 2019 Earth Day celebration in Prince George," said Alison Hagreen, executive director of PGBIG.
The day's motto this year is Survival of The Species and Hagreen said "preventing and treating the effects of brain injury definitely blends well with this theme."
Silent auction items and other forms of support can be provided by emailing nicoliaizu@pgbig.ca.
Wylie said the more activity at the event, the better the family fun, so she encouraged anyone who felt like taking part as a business or agency to reach out.
"We are looking for anyone interested in setting up informational booths, who feel they can add positively to this grassroots event and inform the public of their work and how it relates to the environment / everyone," Wylie said. Email pgearthday@gmail.com to set up those arrangements.
