About this episode

The episode features an interview with John Opperman discussing the upcoming Earth Day Festival and positive climate actions for 2026.

The Earth Day Initiative presents the annual Earth Day Festival in Union Square Park, Sunday, April 19.  The free event from 12-6p, is designed for all ages to to get informed, involved and find ways to contribute to the climate conversation. Earth Day Initiative Executive Director John Opperman talks about the event and where he sees positive climate action in 2026.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: John Opperman

Topics covered

• Earth Day
• climate action
• community event
• environment
• sustainability

Keywords

• Earth Day Festival
• climate conversation
• Union Square Park
• John Opperman
• 2026

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Earth Day Initiative

Places: Union Square Park

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