Islanders converged on Vashon High School Sunday for the first ever Earth Day Celebration which featured activities for all ages, speakers and information sessions about how to get involved on Vashon.
The event was organized by the newly formed Vashon Climate Action Group and islanders Judy Twedt, a doctoral student at the University of Washington’s Department of Atmospheric Sciences; Andy James, a musician and Chautauqua Elementary School teacher and Kevin Jones, who heads up the climate action group. Organizers hope to make the celebration an annual event.
The University of Washington and Vashon High School Green Team collaborated to provide a solar car derby at Sunday’s event, which was a hit with children and teens. (Judy Twedt Photo)
University of Washington Department of Atmospheric Sciences Emeritus Professor Steve Warren was one of the speakers at the event and regaled attendees with stories from his ventures to Antarctica on missions to research ice and how the environment affects its color. (Kevin Jones Photo)
Islanders mingle in Vashon High School’s atrium during Sunday’s Earth Day Celebration. (Kevin Jones Photo)
An island student holds a sign which asks attendees to write down what the love about our planet. Answers include oxygen, trees, colors, people and biodiversity. (Judy Twedt Photo)
