More than 5,000 Timberland employees, business partners and consumers are volunteering in community service projects in 24 countries to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Earth Day. The combined day-long projects will generate approximately 30,000 hours of service, benefiting more than 125 communities worldwide.

“Across the globe, people are celebrating the 35th anniversary of Earth Day by making a positive impact on the environment and their communities,” says Jeffrey Swartz, President and CEO of The Timberland Company. “As a company committed to the ideas of civic engagement, partnership and sustainable change, we’re excited to be a part of this worldwide effort to protect our planet.”

Timberland believes that companies and individuals have the power and responsibility to create meaningful impact in the communities in which they live and work. This passion has resulted in a long history of strengthening communities through service projects and local involvement, especially during Earth Day. Timberland’s Earth Day activities address a range of pressing social and environmental needs across the globe. The completed projects will benefit local schools, parks, social service organizations and environmental agencies.

Timberland’s Earth Day service projects in the U.S. and in other countries include:

  • Epping, New Hampshire – Education: Working with high-school students
    to construct an outdoor classroom and water-testing station along the
    lakeside at their school.

  • New York, New York – Beautification: Planting a community garden and
    revitalizing the surrounding area in South Bronx.

  • London, England – Preservation: Cleaning up litter along the banks of
    the Thames River.

  • Toronto, Canada – Restoration: Painting and planting trees and
    flowers in a North Toronto park.