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G.R. Mayor Heartwell to Celebrate Earth Day This Week

Posted at 6:34 AM, Apr 15, 2013
and last updated 2013-04-15 06:34:12-04

mayorgeorgeheartwell_grcitydotusGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell will celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday with the Clark Retirement Community.

The event features a presentation from Mayor Heartwell and the retirement community on the efforts that they, along with the City of Grand Rapids, have taken in order to preserve resources and enhance sustainability.

There will also be 15 different companies from the area who will share their sustainability efforts and show participants how they can help. Included in that lineup are Consumers Energy, DTE Energy, Waste Management and Habitat for Humanity Restore.

The event takes place at the Clark Retirement Community from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. and is open to the public.