Senior citizens are wonderful resources for creative ideas, are generally interested students, and often have extra time to devote to activities such as these. Contact your local AARP branch to discuss opportunities in your community. S Talk to local policy makers about earth science issues of importance to the health and safety of the community. Consider giving a talk to your city council or taking council members and other officials on a field trip to examine the interactions between nature and society in your community. You might also consider putting together an Earth Science Week proclamation to take to your city council.
S E Write an article for a local newspaper.
This is a great way to get the word out about what Earth Science Week is and where to find great local opportunities. Be sure to call local science organizations to inquire about their plans. This serves the dual purpose of making your article more useful to the readers and prompting any organizations who had not yet planned activities to begin the planning process. High profile public figures always draw people's attention. Opportunities to encourage other scientists and educators to participate in outreach S E Sponsor an activity to match local geoscientists with local educators.