Switched on to switch off
Earth Hour 2011 takes place this Saturday and people across the globe are encouraged to switch off their lights for one hour from 8.30pm.
In Wellington the event is being marked at the Carter Observatory where Mayor Celia Wade-Brown will officially turn off the lights for a special hour of telescope viewing.
Planetarium shows will also be held at 7pm and 9.30pm.
Earth Hour started in Sydney in 2007 as a stand against climate change. Within a year Earth Hour became a global sustainability movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries participating. Last year was the biggest ever Earth Hour with a record 128 countries switching off.
This weekend is also the first anniversary of the relaunch of the Carter Observatory and a special day for children and families is planned on Sunday.
Observatory spokesperson, Vicki Irons, says special activities will include moon hopper races, face painting, and planet-making, with a cake cutting at 2pm. Children will get free admission to the observatory for the day from 10am to 5.30pm.
In Wellington the event is being marked at the Carter Observatory where Mayor Celia Wade-Brown will officially turn off the lights for a special hour of telescope viewing.
Planetarium shows will also be held at 7pm and 9.30pm.
Earth Hour started in Sydney in 2007 as a stand against climate change. Within a year Earth Hour became a global sustainability movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries participating. Last year was the biggest ever Earth Hour with a record 128 countries switching off.
This weekend is also the first anniversary of the relaunch of the Carter Observatory and a special day for children and families is planned on Sunday.
Observatory spokesperson, Vicki Irons, says special activities will include moon hopper races, face painting, and planet-making, with a cake cutting at 2pm. Children will get free admission to the observatory for the day from 10am to 5.30pm.
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