Celebrating
Mother Earth
Day
PUTNAM — The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council held a Mother Earth Day (originally Earth Day) celebration on April 26 at the Daughters of the Holy Spirit offices, welcomed by Sr. Michele Bisaillon. Emcee John Etheridge offered a Bahai prayer.
Sr. Janet Lewis, Diane Cooney, Pam Rosenlund and Rev. Ross Johnson shared prayers and readings. Jim Stahr provided Earth Day themed music.
Marcy Dawley from the Last Green Valley spoke about the National Heritage Corridor, comprised of 35 local CT/MA towns, noting 80 percent is forests and fields. The LGV website lists a calendar of events, including spring and fall guided hikes. From left: Sr. Michele Bisaillon, Sr. Janet Lewis, Jim Stahr, Diane Cooney, John Etheridge, Pam Rosenlund, Marcy Dawley, Rev. Ross Johnson.
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