Oakland County March, Earth Fair, and Rally

Come join SE Michigan's largest Earth Day event as we ask Oakland County communities to seize this moment to take action to fight against the climate crisis while creating justice, protecting future generations, and creating sustainable jobs while learning about different ways to be sustainable and take action - all while having fun and meeting other like-minded people!

​Last year’s Earth Day activities in Oakland County was a real success, bringing more than 1,000 people to Royal Oak to march, celebrate, advocate, and learn more about what is being done around Oakland County to move the state of Michigan forward towards a just climate future. Join us on April 20th for this year's exciting event - with more speakers, more vendors, and more music than last year! 

Clean Water is working with other members of the Turn Oakland County Green coalition to connect people to their community in this annual event.​ This year's theme calls us to action this Earth Day: Vote As Though the Earth Depends on It! ​Learn about sustainable products from professionals, meet environmental artists, hear from inspirational speakers, and march for a better world from the new location inside the Royal Oak Farmers Market's shed.

We are going to need every person to take ownership in their role in creating the clean energy and clean water future we all hope to build. Earth day is a day to celebrate what we have, act to protect it, and connect with and engage with our community. We hope to see you there!

Speakers:

• Abdul El-Sayed, Health Director of Wayne County, Author of 'Healing Politics: A Doctor’s Journey into the Heart of Our Political Epidemic'
• Chris Edwards, Former Meteorologist WXYZ-TV, Channel 7
• Michael Fournier, Mayor of Royal Oak
• Mikal Goodman, Director Michigan Alliance for Justice In Climate (MAJIC) and Pontiac City Councilperson
• Mallory McMorrow, State Senator of Michigan's 8th District

​Musical Acts:

• ​Jere Stormer, The Stonebridge Set Band
• Judy Insley, Folk Musician

​Interactive Art Display

• ​Oakland University Associate Professor of Art Colleen Ludwig (Biography) will provide two interactive art exhibits for participants to engage with at the Earth Fair.