Environmental Awareness

Earth Month and Earth Day (April 22)

Earth Month was established in April 1970 and is non-political. It is a month intended to develop momentum for a full year's worth of work on improving the environment. In this collection, you can learn about ways you can be involved in helping our planet!

Earth Day also began in 1970 and is celebrated annually around the world on April 22. Various events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. 

World Environmental Day (June 5)

World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. It's celebrated annually on June 5.

World Car Free Day (Sept. 22) 

This day encourages motorists to take a day off from driving your vehicle and find other ways to go places that will not hurt the environment.

 

Congaree Swamp (S.C.) Stop 6
Episode 9

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Congaree Swamp is abundant with insect life. Rudy and Jim come across a newly emerged dragonfly, and a Zebra Swallowtail butterfly is seen feeding on a White Clover flower. A Clubtail dragonfly is...
Trees for all Seasons - Part 2: Evergreen Trees
Trees for all Seasons - Part 2: Evergreen Trees

Lesson

This lesson will spotlight the many trees, bushes, and shrubs that stay green all year.It will also explain the importance of the habitat these plants provide to birds and forest animals. Also, the...

The Honorable John J. Tecklenburg | Sea Change

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John Tecklenburg is the Mayor of Charleston, SC. This is his full interview from the SCETV documentary "Sea Change." The following questions were addressed in the video: Where is climate change on...
The Honorable Mary Jeffcoat | Sea Change

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Myrtle Beach City Council member Mary Jeffcoat. This is her full interview from the SCETV documentary "Sea Change." The following questions were addressed in the video: What brought you to become...
Susan L. Hitchcock

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Susan Hitchcock works for The National Park Service in Charleston, SC. This is her full interview from the SCETV documentary "Sea Change." The following questions were addressed in the video: What are...
Stuart Williams

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Mr. Williams is the Executive Director for the Corporate Climate Alliance in John's island, SC. This is his full interview from the SCETV documentary "Sea Change." The following questions were...
Mildred McClain | Sea Change

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Mildred McClain works for Citizens for Environmental Justice in Savannah, GA. This is her full interview from the SCETV documentary "Sea Change." The following questions were addressed in the video...
Robert T. Ball, Jr. M.D | Sea Change

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Dr. Ball is a Physician, Educator, and Epidemiologist in Charleston, SC. This is his full interview from the SCETV documentary "Sea Change." The following questions were addressed in the video: As an...
Rev. Dr. Nannette Pierson

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Reverend Doctor Nannette Pierson from the Sandalwood Community Food Pantry at the Queen Chapel AME Church in Hilton Head, SC. This is her full interview from the SCETV documentary "Sea Change." The...
Ron Morales

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Ron Morales works for the National Weather Service in Beaufort, SC. This is his full interview from the SCETV documentary "Sea Change." The following questions are addressed in the video: What is...