Hundreds of volunteers are expected to join the Flint River Watershed Coalition (FRWC) and their partners at sites across Genesee and Lapeer Counties on April 27 from 9-12pm. Traditionally referred to as the Flint River and Community Clean Up, the annual Stewardship Day brings the community together to make a big impact on the Flint River and its watershed. Volunteers are still needed.
The first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown, is one of the world’s most iconic sporting events, according to NBC Sports. Millions of racing fans will tune in on Saturday, May 4 to watch what is considered “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” Others refer to the Kentucky Derby as “The Run for the Roses.”
Today is the 49th Annual Earth Day, a global event to celebrate Mother Nature and put a spotlight on environmental issues. The theme for 2019 Earth Day is “Protect our Species.” It aims to draw attention to the rapid extinction of species across the world, which is directly linked to human activity which causes climate change, deforestation and pollution. About a billion people worldwide mark Earth Day each year by signing petitions, planting trees or cleaning up their neighborhoods.
