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Garden
Give Back
This year’s Earth Day was observed on Thursday April 22, 2021. As we continue to honor the observance, we’d like to remind you that Thompson Hospitality remains dedicated to cultivating a sustainable environment on our campuses and in the surrounding communities. In alignment with Thompson Hospitality’s ongoing effort to promote sustainability, we paid tribute to Earth Day with a special Garden Giveback event. Keep reading to learn more about the history of Earth Day and what our campuses are doing to give back.
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The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, when San Francisco activist John McConnell and Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson separately asked Americans to join
in a grassroots demonstration. Dealing with dangerously serious issues concerning toxic drinking water, air pollution, and the effects of pesticides, nearly 20 million Americans ventured outdoors and protested together for the betterment of the environment. Since its conception, people all over the world have taken time each year to celebrate and promote the preservation of the clean air, land and water on our planet. For this year’s Earth Day celebration, we established the Garden Give Back initiative with the goal of encouraging sustainability and giving students the opportunity to plant in their respective community gardens. During this event, students were invited to join dining services
for an afternoon of planting and enjoying an outdoor picnic. Through the program, students were able to gain the necessary knowledge and resources to grow their own food or participate in community gardens in their area. Also, students were educated on just how easy and beneficial growing their own produce can be. No matter how you decide to get involved for Earth Day, it’s important to remember that we all play a crucial role in preserving the health and beauty of this beautiful planet that we call home.
May 2021
