Alexandra is a student in Brenda Firsick's class at Marthasville Elementary School. The slogan was chosen from among hundreds of slogans sent in by fifth-grade students from across Missouri. It's great to see so many outstanding slogans submitted that showed how much students care about the environment. Missouri's Earth Day celebration will be held on the Capitol grounds in Jefferson City from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 20. The activities are free and will feature live entertainment, interactive displays, games and more.
Schools are welcome to plan field trips, and the public is invited to attend.
Earth Day will be recognized nationally on Sunday, April 22.