Today, nearly 3,300 Timberland employees, business partners and consumers are volunteering their time, energy and hearts to community service projects in 15 countries as part of this year's Earth Day celebrations. The combined projects will generate more than 20,000 hours of service in just one day, benefiting 100 communities worldwide.

Timberland has a long history of strengthening communities through hands-on volunteering and community involvement – and Earth Day is no exception. The company's Earth Day service projects address a number of social and environmental needs and the results will benefit local parks, beaches and community centers. In a special effort to encourage students to become more active in their environment and communities, Timberland has launched its Adopt-a-School Program in the United States. Thirty schools will receive up to $500 in funds for Earth Day project supplies and will nominate a local environmental agency to receive a $1,000 Timberland grant.

“Earth Day gives people of all ages the chance to actively participate in their communities,” says Jeffrey Swartz, President and CEO of The Timberland Company. “People all over the world come together with one common goal – to protect and nurture our planet. It's invigorating to know that so many people not only appreciate the world we live in, but have a passion to improve it for future generations.”

Some of Timberland's Earth Day service projects include:

  • Portsmouth, New Hampshire – Trail building, litter removal, pruning and clearing at a 180-acre state-run wildlife sanctuary and education center.
  • New York, New York – Landscaping and trail building in Pelham Bay Park, the second largest park in the city.
  • London, England – Cleaning and removing litter along Thames River banks.
  • Hong Kong – Removal of ghost nets left in the sea by fishermen, which harm the lives of already endangered animals.

Timberland also offers consumers the opportunity to participate in local community projects throughout the year through http://www.timberlandserve.com. The Web site features a database of nearly 30,000 nationwide volunteer opportunities and allows consumers to search by location and organization, enabling them to serve in the neighborhood or industry of their choice.