Residents Encouraged to Turn Out the Lights for Earth Hour

St. Charles City Council President Laurie Feldman encouraged residents to observe Earth Hour this weekend. 

The hour-long symbolic event will be from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23. It's observed by people across the globe and was created and promoted by World Wildlife Foundation six years ago to raise awareness of sustainability and encourage people to protect the planet.

“In addition to this symbolic event our city can gain recognition for its efforts related to climate change through the Earth Hour City Challenge," Feldman said in a press release. 

To participate, turn off all non-essential lights on Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

See a full list of other cities and famous landmarks that will participate, from the Sydney Opera HOuse to Buckingham Palace, here.