Earth Day: Planet vs. Plastics

​On April 22, Earth Day 2024 there was a public forum at the main library of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. The Pilgrim’s Baptist Church Green Team sponsored the event, Plant vs. Plastics: Reduce, Replace, Renewable Energy, The forum was coordinated by Sheila Curry Campbell. Sheila has a long history of activism and environmental advocacy in the community.
 
The forum had several vendors, both for profit, non-for-profit, and governmental agencies that handed out useful information. There were several keynote speakers, and afterwards there was food.
 
The forum had a special guest. Mayor-elect Sharon Tucker greeted the gathering. This was special because she was in a whirlwind of activity, within 24 hours when would be sworn in as the Mayor of Fort Wayne. She especially acknowledged the continual environmental advocacy contributions of Sheila Curry Campbell.
 
The video highlighted a sampling of some of the speakers. They include the City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Sustainability. This was a review of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. Brian Flory presented on Solar United Neighbors. The forum ended with Jalisha Mauldin presenting on the work of Faith and Place as it works to assist houses of faith become greener in Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
 
This was a morning of learning, energizing, and of camaraderie. Sheil can be proud of her efforts. This was a memorable Earth Day. 

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