There are many small things we can do for our planet that will have a positive impact for the greater good. Things like adding reusable eating utensils to your everyday carry, bringing reusable bags for shopping and consolidating online orders to minimize package waste.
We only have one Earth, friends, and it s never too late to learn how to be a good steward of our beautiful blue planet. Earth Day is officially Thursday, April 22, and these Earth Day events are great places to learn more and have fun at the same time.
Monday, April 19
NKU Earth Week, Northern Kentucky University, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights. Runs April 19-22. Combination of virtual and in-person events that include films, hydroponics workshop, recycling presentations, advocacy panels, seed giveaways and more. nku.edu.
Family members following the hearse in Thetford for Ron Green s funeral.
- Credit: Danielle Booden
Friends, family and neighbours lined a street in Thetford, to say their final farewells to a much-loved man, who would spread cheer by singing on his doorstep.
Tributes have been made to Ronald Green, from Thetford, who was known for spreading cheer around the community. He died after contracting the coronavirus.
- Credit: Rachel Ellis
Ron Green s funeral procession taking place in Thetford.
- Credit: Danielle Booden
At 11am on Friday, February 19, the family followed the hearse from Ron’s home, as a band played his favourite songs - including Fly Me To The Moon and On The Sunny Side Of The Street .
“So, we had a very devastating phone call from the doctor to say that he would be taken off all medication and dad would come to the end of his life naturally.
“But they would only allow one family member to be by the bedside for one hour in full PPE gear. I thought, we can’t have that. He can t die on his own. And somehow, we managed to get him home.
“It has been so emotional. But even from his death bed he made us laugh.
“He was desperately ill and very weak but we spent every moment with him and it was just wonderful.