Students from towns across the state of Massachusetts and New Hampshire got permission to take time off school on April 22, 2010 to honor global commitment to the environment. Gathering on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston, hundreds of people enjoyed a free lunch time concert by bands They Might be Giants and Citizen Cope.
The event was hosted by Boston’s independent and solar-powered radio station (WXRV) in honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. The choice of venue reflected a new model of dynamic outdoor space created with the intent of bringing Bostonians together to enjoy the city.A Variety of environmental groups, clean energy organizations, and organic food companies were present giving out t-shirts and samples. I tried some humus with pita in a small container- delicious, healthy, on-the-go snack!
By Catherine Moore, camorous@gmail.com
