🌎 Celebrating Earth Day: Community, Climate, and Resilience in Palmdale 🌿
| This year’s Earth Day celebration brought together passionate voices, local leaders, and dedicated community members in a powerful afternoon focused on sustainability, resilience, and environmental justice. The event offered inspiration, connection, and a shared vision for a greener future. The program opened promptly at 1:00 PM with a warm welcome and opening remarks, setting the tone for a meaningful and energizing gathering. Attendees were then invited to rise for the National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” a stirring reminder of the unity and pride that grounds our shared efforts to protect the planet. Following the anthem, we heard from an impactful lineup of distinguished speakers:Yumi Sera, Executive Director of OCPSC, opened the speaker segment with insightful reflections on the importance of collaboration in driving environmental progress.Braden Kay, Program Manager for Extreme Heat & Community Resilience, offered an informative look at how cities are adapting to rising temperatures and supporting vulnerable populations. Juan Carillo, Assemblymember of California’s 39th District, emphasized the role of legislation in creating long-term environmental change and shared current efforts underway at the state level. After the speakers concluded, guests had the opportunity to take photos with Felix Menendez, capturing the spirit of the day and celebrating shared commitments to sustainability. As a symbolic gesture, trees were presented to special guests—representing growth, hope, and a lasting connection to the Earth. The event closed with heartfelt remarks of gratitude and a renewed call to action for environmental stewardship in our communities. 🌳 Together, we’re planting seeds for a more resilient future.Thank you to all who attended and contributed to making Earth Day 2025 a resounding success! |
| Irene VazquezProject Managerivazquez@neworg.us 818-650-1168 |
