Date: April 18th 2009

April 17, 2009

Stephen Cole Headquarters, Washington 202-358-0918 stephen cole@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M09-062

NASA CELEBRATES EARTH DAY ACROSS THE COUNTRY

WASHINGTON -- NASA centers across the nation invite journalists and the public to see and hear about the agency's efforts and contributions to understanding and protecting Earth

Begun in 1970, Earth Day is the annual celebration of the environment and a time to assess work still needed to protect the natural resources of our planet The agency maintains the largest contingent of dedicated Earth scientists and engineers in leading and assisting other agencies in preserving the planet's environment

For a comprehensive listing of NASA Earth Day activities, visit:

http://www nasa gov/earthday

The Web site also features an online poll inviting the public to vote for the most important contribution NASA has made to exploring Earth and improving the way we live on our home planet The "greatest hits" poll closes April 21 A new interactive feature will debut on Earth Day, April 22, that allows visitors to view a collection of astronaut photographs of Earth as seen from the current location of the International Space Station

Please note all times are local NASA center events include:

NASA Headquarters, Washington Sunday, April 19 (12 - 7 p m EDT) - NASA is participating in the Earth Day Celebration at the National Mall with an exhibit on a wide range of environmental issues as seen from space, including air pollution, urban development, hurricanes, and dust storms Visitors to the booth will be able to meet NASA Earth scientists and see NASA satellite images of Earth

Wednesday, April 22 (1 p m EDT) - In honor of Earth Day and the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo program, NASA will take part in an event at the National Arboretum in Washington to plant a moon sycamore tree The tree was grown from a second-generation seed from seeds flown to the moon and returned to Earth by the crew of Apollo 14 in 1971

Ames Research Center at Moffet Field, Calif Tuesday, April 21 (9 a m - 4 p m PDT) - A technology expo sponsored by the NASA Research Park and the NASA Ames Innovative Partnerships Program will showcase technologies related to exploration and sustainability More than 40 exhibits will be on display underscoring NASA's vision of leveraging technology for a cleaner, greener Earth

Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif Tuesday, April 21 (10 a m - 2 p m PDT) - View a model of the unmanned Ikhana aircraft Ikhana was instrumental in assisting emergency response efforts during recent California wildfires The public also will see high-altitude life-support demonstrations and can attend several educational activities and presentations

Glenn Research Center in Cleveland Sunday, April 19 (10 a m - 5 p m EDT) - A variety of educational displays will be at the Cleveland Metro Park Zoo

Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md Wednesday, April 22 (10 a m and 2 p m EDT) - NASA Goddard Digital Learning Network presents two webcasts for students and teachers of "Bella Gaia" (Beautiful Earth), a unique multimedia journey of Earth from space by director and violinist Kenji Williams The performance will be broadcast live For more information, visit http://dln nasa gov

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 (9 a m - 5 p m PDT) - JPL will join a celebration of our ocean planet at the ninth annual Earth Day event at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, Calif The event will include exhibits and handouts highlighting NASA's Earth science research

Kennedy Space Center, Fla Wednesday, April 22 (10 a m - 3 p m EDT) - Local and county government officials will showcase their environmental activities Topics will include natural resources, energy conservation, recycling, alternative fuel vehicles and environmentally friendly products

Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va Saturday, April 18 (1 p m EDT) - Presentation on "Looking at Earth from Space" at the Virginia Zoo's "Party for the Planet: Earth Day at the Zoo "

Tuesday, April 21 (7 p m EDT) - Lecture on "Satellite Observations of Air Pollution: Local Impacts Seen from a Global Perspective" at Thomas Nelson Community College's Espada Conference Center in Hampton

Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala Tuesday, April 21 (10 a m - 12:30 p m CDT) - The theme of Marshall's Earth Day event for employees and contractors is water stewardship, with the slogan "Just one drop, priceless " A taste test is planned using water recycled through the Environmental Control and Life Support System used on the International Space Station A vendor fair will be held highlighting environmentally friendly products Special guests include local area mayors

Stennis Space Center near Bay St Louis, Miss Wednesday, April 22 (10 a m - 2 p m CDT) - Energy awareness displays and a video presentation highlighting the "green building" aspects of the center's new Emergency Operations Center Activities also will feature raffles, environmentally focused games, cell phone recycling and other environment-friendly exercises

Wallops Flight Research Facility on Wallops Island, Va Saturday, April 18 (10 a m - 4 p m EDT) - Several events will be held in collaboration with the Salisbury Zoo The theme "Rockets and Critters" focuses on protecting threatened and endangered species while operating a NASA launch range

For information about the NASA and agency activities, visit:

http://www nasa gov

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