Just over a year ago, you helped us create the Biggest Hour for Earth, with over 4,000 hours given locally in support of our planet. In 10 days, we’ll once again have the opportunity to create a defining moment far too important to miss.  Earth Hour is a global call to action. An opportunity we are granted annually to do something positive for nature and make a statement to the world.  Right now we need your commitment, then you can take action at any time throughout the eight-week campaign (Friday, March 1st - Sunday, April 28th). 

This year, Earth Hour will be taking place on Saturday, the 23rd of March, at 8:30 pm wherever you are - and we invite you to switch off your lights, your devices, your screens, etc… and give an hour for Earth by spending 60 minutes doing something positive for our one shared home. 

How do we Give an Hour for Earth?  It could be as simple as spending an hour outdoors to reconnect with nature or taking a few moments with family and friends to clean up along the coast.  It could be a peaceful walk in nature or a ride through the railway trails as a reminder of the beauty and diversity of Bermuda. It could be an hour of getting your hands in the soil by gardening or planting trees.  If you prefer to take action indoors, you could cook up meals with locally sourced ingredients, find sustainable alternatives to disposable products, or watch an exciting and eye-opening nature documentary with family and friends. For teachers, leaders and influencers, you have the power to share information that inspires students, family, friends, followers, work colleagues or neighbours to build a stronger appreciation for nature and become more environmentally engaged.  

If you would like to participate in something we’ve planned, visit greenrock.org and register for the Sacred Earth Circle at Spirit House during Earth Hour or sign up for the environmental activities we have scheduled throughout the campaign.

Remember, Earth Hour is a call to action. All we need from you right now is your commitment.  Then you have the opportunity to take action at any time throughout the Earth Hour campaign.  Stay tuned, stay inspired, look out for more details about the Earth Hour LIVE broadcast, and let’s make this Earth Hour the biggest one yet!

 

Peace & Love,                                                               

Eugene Dean
Chairman

 

       

 

Overview


Earth Hour LIVE 2024 aired on Channel 82 and greenrock.org earlier tonight from 6:30pm to Lights Out at 8:30pm.  The annual 2 hour program featured conversations with Health Coach and Om Juicery Owner Preston James about living in harmony with nature, Renown Economics Educator Craig Simmons about Donut Economics, Co-CEO of Take Five Catering Stefan Bourchardt about waste reduction strategies for large events, and Agronomist Omari Dill about achieving sustainability from an ecological perspective.  The program also included official highlights from Earth Hour 2023, Earth Hour Bermuda flashbacks from 2015 and 2019, and an intriguing presentation from Renegade Economist Kate Raworth on Donut Economics. 

Earth Hour Live will be broadcast on Channel 82 and our website, greenrock.org.

                                                        

Purpose


  • To strengthen our connection with nature, inspire environmental action and raise awareness about sustainable living.

Time and Date


  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 (Lights Out from 8:30 - 9:30pm)

This year’s broadcast includes the following topics:


  • Official Highlights from Earth Hour 2023

  • Opening Comments | Eugene Dean | Host and Greenrock Chairman

  • Living in Harmony with Mother Nature | Preston James | Health Coach

  • Earth Hour Global | Give an Hour for Earth

  • Donut Economics | Kate Raworth | Renegade Economist

  • Flashback | Earth Hour Bermuda 2015

  • 21st Century Economics and Robustness | Craig Simmons | Educator

  • Flashback | Earth Hour Bermuda 2019

  • Waste Reduction Strategies for Large Events | Stefan Bourchardt | Take 5 Catering

  • Sustainability and Ecology | Omari Dill | Agronomist

  • Countdown to Earth Hour

Did you miss the 2022 live event? Take a look at it now!

   

 

The Live Recording from 2021 is also available on our YouTube Channel.

               

 

In the leadup to the Living Green Expo, Greenrock has produced an interview series featuring a variety of vendors from the Green Economy.  All the the vendors interviewed will be present at the expo on Sunday, January 28th and the discussions focus on how the community can benefit from the products and services they provide.

 

Eugene Dean | Greenrock Chairman

Tracey Gibbons | Heaven + Earth Creative Healing Solutions

Clare Panchaud | Meraki Holistic Health Solutions

Doreen Williams James | Wild Herbs & Plants of Bermuda

 

 

 

Kyle Fisher | BAC Group 

     

     

As part of the Living Green Expo on Sunday, January 28, 2024, Greenrock will host family friendly, mind-body activities for all ages, including a 5K Walk & Run in Dockyard and a 25K Bike Ride from Hamilton to Dockyard at 10am.  There will also be an open Yoga Practice and an open Qigong Class in Dockyard at the same time.  A $25 contribution is required to register for each of these activities, which includes locally printed, eco friendly t-shirts and sports bags. With this in mind families, schools, companies and community organizations are encouraged to support Greenrock by registering teams of 10 or more people.  There are special rates for school teams ($5 for students and $10 for faculty & staff)  and prizes will be awarded to the largest and fastest teams in each category.  Registration for all of these activities is available on www.greenrock.org and the walk/run and bike ride are also listed on racedayworld.com.

100+ Volunteers are needed to ensure that the Living Green Expo is a success, so we encourage everyone interested in a sustainable future for Bermuda to visit www.greenrock.org and fill out the online form to register as a volunteer.

Please bring your water bottles to access free water stations at the expo.  You can also use them with some of the beverage vendors on site.  China, cutlery and a dishwashing station will be provided in the food court to reduce waste.

 

The Living Green Expo Sponsors so far are as follows: 

STE, BELCO, RG MAGS,

Vibe 103 FM, The Bank of NT Butterfield, EY Bermuda Ltd, and SOAR Journeys.

 

If you are interested in supporting the Living Green Expo as a sponsor or participating as a vendor, please get in contact with Greenrock by Monday, January 22, 2024. 

    

Greenrock has officially announced that the Living Green Expo, originally scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 19th has been rescheduled, and will now happen after the holiday season on Sunday, January 28th, 2024.  The free family event, which will include a host of mind-body activities including Yoga, Qigong, a 25K Bike Ride & Cycle Race from City Hall to Dockyard, a 5K Walk & Run through Dockyard and Ireland Island, a Green Vendor Village, a Vegan Food Court and an Automotive Show for Zero Emission Vehicles will still be hosted in Dockyard on the new date at The Shed from 10 am - 6 pm.  

 

Application and registration dates for vendors have been extended to Friday, December 29th, so vendors who were unavailable in November can go to the Greenrock website and apply to participate in the new year.  Likewise, online registration for the mind-body activities associated with the expo have been extended until Saturday, January 27th, so individuals, along with companies, schools and community organizations keen on participating in the team competition, can visit greenrock.org to sign up for those activities as well.

 

The change in date also means that sponsorship opportunities associated with the Living Green Expo remain available.  There are a host of branding opportunities associated with the expo and Greenrock is very open to involving more sponsors between now and the end of the year.

 

The Living Green Expo is FREE for the General public.  Registration for the mind-body activities is $25 and special rates are available for schools.  Vendor registration is free for non-profit organizations and booths for businesses and entrepreneurs range from $150 - $500 depending on the size.





Click here view a comprehensive overview of the Living Green Expo

For more information about the Living Green Expo please visit our website.

For interviews please call 747.7625 or send an email to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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