Benedictine Sisters highlight Earth Day with silent walk downtown

Benedictine Sisters highlight Earth Day with silent walk downtown

April 22 is recognized internationally as Earth Day, and Tuesday night, some members of the Erie community were recognizing the importance of caring for our environment. The Benedictine Sisters of Peace hosted a silent walk in Perry Square to recognize Earth Day. Millcreek Twp. supervisors give updates on flooding, Zem Zem projects Dozens of community members came downtown for the 20-minute walk around the square, staying completely silent…

Earth Day: Highlighting positive environmental stewardship on Delmarva

WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. – A cleaner and healthier county is the mission for local environmental group, Wicomico Clean. But their efforts don’t just start and stop on Earth Day. Lead volunteer, Mark Engberg said it’s a 365 day commitment. “Once you take notice and clean up an area, it really becomes personal when you see that area littered again,” said Engberg. “You really become sensitive to our environment and our community, once you’ve gotten out…