Earth Day was founded in 1970. U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin called for a nationwide demonstration in the spring of 1970 aimed to raise awareness of environmental issues. It worked. The first national Earth Day was April 22, 1970.
The Office of Energy & Sustainability participates in the new student orientation week to discuss recycling guidelines. If you would like a member of the OES team to meet with your team to review WCM sustainability best practices or speak at an event, please contact WCM-Sustainability@med.cornell.edu.