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Earth Day Indiana Celebrates 30 Years This Month, But The Party Will Have To Wait

By Jill Ditmire

Published April 1, 2020 at 12:00 AM EDT

Earth Day Indiana celebrates its 30th anniversary this month, but the annual birthday party in Indianapolis won’t take place in April this year. Concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have postponed the gathering. It is now scheduled for Saturday, July 18 in Military Park, in downtown Indianapolis.

WFYI’s Jill Ditmire spoke with Executive Director of Earth Day Indiana Incorporated Greg Ziesmer about its environmental impact on the state and outreach for the future.

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Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.

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