West Orange Will Mark ‘Earth Hour’: Turn Off Lights For 2023

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Get ready for a return to “Earth Hour” in West Orange.

The West Orange Environmental Commission and town officials are asking local residents to turn the light out for one hour to commemorate this year’s global event, which takes place on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

What is Earth Hour? According to earthhour.org:

“Earth Hour is a global grassroots movement uniting people to take action on environmental issues and protect the planet. Engaging a massive mainstream community, Earth Hour was famously started as a lights out event in Sydney, Australia in 2007. Since then, it has grown to engage millions of supporters in more than 185 countries and territories, inspiring individuals and organizations worldwide to take action for the environment, and driving major legislative changes by harnessing the power of the crowd. As the movement grows, the one-hour lights out event continues to be the symbol of a broader commitment toward nature and our planet.”

In West Orange, the commission will be holding a launch event on Wednesday, March 15 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Thomas Edison National Historical Park, 211 Main Street.

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