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Yak's Corner (National Magazine)

| April 22, 2004 | Atkinson, Aimee; Randall, Jenna | COPYRIGHT 2004 Detroit Free Press, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Did you know that Earth Day, a day set aside to salute nature and reflect on what we can do to help the environment, is 34 years old today?

It began in 1970. Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson and Denis Hayes, an activist who helped organize Earth Day, are credited with the beginning of a yearly salute to the Earth.

Students at Keith Elementary in the Walled Lake Consolidated School District have been learning about environmental problems and solutions. Stacy Rovin's second-grade class sent the Yak some great letters about what they have learned about caring for our planet. Here's one letter from Aimee Atkinson and Jenna Randall. Have a great Earth Day and thanks Keith Elementary!

Dear Community, We want to send you an important letter about the 3 Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle. We can help the ...

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