The 2015 Earth Hour theme is "Use Your Power to Change Climate Change". Earth Hour, a global effort to raise awareness of the many small efforts that can add up in the fight against Climate Change, encourages residents and businesses to shut off lights and any non-essential electrical devices for one hour beginning at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. This ninth Earth Hour celebration takes place only months before a major international agreement on climate change is expected to be reached.
350.org Grey-Bruce invites everyone to a day of socializing and conversation around citizen action on climate change at St. George's Church in Owen Sound. An evening of music, dance and a community observation of Earth Hour will begin at 6 p.m. following a potluck meal.
The Mayor and City Council of Owen Sound are pleased to lend their support to Earth Hour, and the City will be turning off non-essential lighting at City Facilities (where the lights are not already routinely turned off) and encourages City residents and businesses to do the same. Street lights and lighting essential for safety will not be included.