Ocean Annie Crawley to headline Earth Day celebration at Edmonds Waterfront Center April 22

Annie Crawley, an award-winning filmmaker and passionate ocean advocate, will be the keynote speaker at the Earth Day celebration on April 22 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. Her multimedia presentation, "Our Power-Our Voice-Our Planet," promises to engage the community by exploring the history of Earth Day and showcasing inspiring stories of nature’s resilience. Crawley emphasizes the importance of community action in creating lasting environmental change, stating, “When we protect our backyard, we protect our community and ourselves. ” The evening will also feature more than a dozen local environmental organizations that will host exhibit tables, providing resources and opportunities for attendees to get involved in local initiatives. The event begins at 5 p.

m. , with Crawley’s keynote from 6-7 p. m. , and is free to the public, although RSVPs are encouraged due to limited seating. Accessibility features such as subtitles, closed captioning, and assistive listening devices will be available.

The Edmonds Waterfront Center is located at 220 Railroad Ave. , Edmonds, making it a central hub for community engagement in environmental issues. This celebration not only marks Earth Day but also serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to the planet.