Eating local, planting trees and signing petitions to stop global warming are just a few of the things people around the world are doing to celebrate Earth Day April 22.
In Vernon, the event will be marked on Saturday with God’s Kitchen…From Earth to Table, a day-long event featuring a series of workshops geared to everyone in the community, from children to seniors, and all in-betweeners.
God’s Kitchen takes place at All Saints’ Anglican Church, and includes a 100 Mile Lunch.
“As Christians, we are responsible for looking after God’s creation,” said Jane Maskell, with All Saints’ parish council. “We have been lent this earth and we are to take care of it.”
Earth Day was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970 to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet as well as to encourage awareness of the growing problems of air, water and soil pollution.
Sponsored by The Anglican Churches of the North Okanagan, the day begins with registration at 9 a.m., and workshops running from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kathryn Hettler of Pilgrim’s Produce in Armstrong will headline the plenary session with the topic, “Connecting Faith and Farming.”
Workshops will be led by Andrea Gunner on Meanings and Values of Virtuous Foods; Cory Rundell will lead the preparation of a 100 Mile lunch; Elizabeth Peto will conduct a session in hands-on safe and easy canning; Dave Sides will discuss transplanting seedlings; and the folks from Element Eco-Design will guide participants in hands-on composting in small places. As well, the film Dirt will be shown, with a discussion to follow.
The cost to attend God’s Kitchen…From Earth to Table is $10 per person or $20 maximum per family. Everyone is welcome. All Saints is at 3205-27th St., with parking accessible off 26th Street.
