Earth Day & Sustainability Fair 

April 13th 2024

Importance of Earth Day

Earth Day is celebrated in over 175 countries. The U.N. designated April 22nd as International Mother Earth Day in 2009. The Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas is proud to be part of this effort by playing a small part in our own community in the City of Allen to celebrate Earth Day with conducting a Community Litter Cleanup and Sustainability Fair on April 13th, 2024.

 

Community Litter Cleanup

Join us at Allen Station Park on Saturday, April 13th at 9:00 AM as we participate in a community litter cleanup with Swami Mukundananda. We have partnered with Allen City to be a part of the Great American Clean Up (GAC) to clean Allen Station Park from 9 AM to 11 AM.

This annual citywide effort is part of the Keep America Beautiful national project to give our communities a good spring cleaning. We have been officially registered as an Official Earthday.org Event.

All participants must register in advance to participate. Only limited number of participants can take part in the event.

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Place:

Allen Station Park (1120 N Cedar Dr, Allen, TX 75002)

 

Time:

9 AM to 11 AM (Check-in 15 minutes before to go over safety tips & instructions)

 

Who Can Participate:

Join alone, family or as a team. No age limit but minors have to be accompanied with a guardian.

 

Attire:

Wear closed toed shoes, casual attire, long-sleeved shirts, long pants (recommended). Bring a reusable water bottle and a light snack. Bring your own trash bags & gloves (optional). Wear sunscreen and bug repellant.

 

Note:

  • All cleaning supplies will be provided. If you want to bring your own trash bag and gloves, you are welcome to do so
  • All minor volunteers must be accompanied by an adult.
  • All youngsters below the age of 16 years must have a waiver signed by their parents.
  • Middle and High school students may earn volunteer hours.

 

Sustainability Fair

A free, collaborative event between the temple, local businesses, and community organizations aimed at promoting awareness and action toward environmental sustainability. The event will feature interactive activities, learn about sustainable products & lifestyles, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain experience about sustainable practices, connect with local experts, and network with like-minded individuals.

 

  • Live Music by RKT Youth Club
  • Fun Learning & Craft activities for Kids
  • Ongoing Interactive Presentations/Talks from Local Experts
  • E-waste drop-off (e.g. batteries, & eye-glasses)
  • Desi Clothing drop-off (gently used sarees, kurta pajamas, lehengas, etc.)
  • Booths from Local businesses that sell eco-friendly products & Non-Profit organizations promoting sustainable lifestyles
  • Passport to Sustainability for Kids & win prizes
  • Pledge Wall to change attitudes and behaviors toward the environment

 

Place:

Radha Krishna Temple (CICE First Floor Hall)

 

Time:

11:30 AM to 2:30 PM

 

Significance from a Scriptural Perspective

In the Hindu culture, Mother Earth is worshipped as Bhumi Devi. One reason that Hindus see representations of the divine in rivers, mountains, elements of nature, and even plants and animals, stems from the belief that God resides in every living creature (Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 10).

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