CA Technologies Employees Mobilize Worldwide for Earth Day
Volunteer Activities Planned in Eleven U.S. and Six International Locations to Promote "Green Week" Awareness and Community Support
ISLANDIA, N.Y., April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) today announced the company's recognition of Earth Day 2011 by participating in 17 'Green Week' community volunteer activities across the globe aimed at building awareness and appreciation for the environment.
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"We are proud to participate in Earth Day and applaud our employees for volunteering to help many worthwhile projects and organizations," said Bill Hughes, chief communications officer, CA Technologies. "As environmental concerns continue to evolve, we recognize the importance in supporting programs in communities where we have a presence. It's remarkable how even a single volunteer can make a positive change by addressing a critical environmental concern."
CA Technologies employees involved in Earth Day activities will take time out of their business day to volunteer and support organizations that have an environmental focus, and offer programs and services to benefit and improve local communities.
Employees will participate in activities which will take place in Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Cary, NC; Ewing, NJ; Framingham, MA; Islandia, NY; Lisle, IL; New York, NY; Plano, TX; Pittsburgh, PA and Tampa, FL. International CA Technologies employees will participate in Earth Day activities throughout Australia, Canada, Columbia, Denmark, India and Spain.
"The City of Plano's Sustainability and Environmental Services department is delighted to partner with CA Technologies on Earth Day. We are excited to have CA Technologies employees support us in our efforts to beautify Archgate Park," said Autumn Dillon, environmental educator and community cleanups coordinator for the City of Plano. "CA Technologies is also dedicating their time and effort to our 26th annual Great American Cleanup, a Keep America Beautiful initiative. We are pleased to have a company that values sustainability and the importance of Earth Day to and help make a difference."
"As one of the organizations partnering with CA Technologies on Earth Day, we are pleased to have the dedication and support from CA Technologies to help us rejuvenate the trails and grounds at Sydhavnstippen Nature Preserve," said Claus Andersen, volunteer services supervisor. "Taking care of our environment is everyone's responsibility. It's terrific to have a company like CA Technologies join us in helping to restore our community."
Here are details regarding CA Technologies global 2011 Earth Day employee volunteer projects:
Atlanta, GA |
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12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
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4055 Roswell Road, Atlanta |
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April 19 - Trail and eroded stream bank repair and non-native plant removal |
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Austin, TX |
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9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
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1601 Spyglass Dr. (Barton Creek Greenbelt) |
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April 22 - Trail improvement and clean-up |
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Australia (Sydney) |
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9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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Lane Cove National Park, Ryde Road, North Ryde |
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April 8 - Remove nonnative vegetation and plant new saplings |
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Canada (Toronto) |
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10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
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201 Winchester Street, Toronto |
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April 19 - Grounds clean-up |
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Cary, NC |
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9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
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Camp Whispering Pines at Harrison Ave in Umstead Park |
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April 22 - Painting and staining the Whispering Pines Group Camp |
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Columbia (Bogota City) |
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9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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Bogota City |
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May 10 – neighborhood clean-up and beautification |
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Denmark (Copenhagen) |
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10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
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Sydhavnstippen Park, Copenhagen |
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April 15 – Park clean-up, clearing invasive plants and general park maintenance |
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Ewing, NJ |
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9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
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145 Mapleton Road, Kingston |
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April 22 - Grounds clean-up and invasive plant removal |
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Framingham, MA |
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8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
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117 Eliot Street, Natick |
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April 22 - Preparing garden beds |
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India (Hyderabad) |
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Monday, April 19 – Thursday, April 22 |
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ITC, Hyderabad |
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E-waste awareness, book and clothing recycling and eco office clean-up |
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Islandia, NY |
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10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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Field 2 - Robert Moses State Park |
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April 22 - Beach clean-up and planting of dune grasses to reduce erosion |
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Lisle, IL |
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9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon |
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3 South 580 Naperville Rd., Wheaton, IL |
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April 21 - Trail maintenance, planting and grounds preparation |
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New York, NY |
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9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
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PS 345 – 111 Berriman St., Brooklyn |
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April 21 - Beautification – planting trees and flowers, painting murals and sprucing up community garden |
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Plano, TX |
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10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
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6700 Archgate Drive, Plano |
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April 22 - Park clean-up |
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Pittsburgh, PA |
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Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Community Gardens & Greenspace Program |
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12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
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Liberty Tunnel Garden at Rte. 51 at the Liberty Tunnel |
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April 20 - Garden clean-up and prepping for Spring |
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Spain (Barcelona) |
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9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
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Sant Feliu de Codines |
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May 5 & 6 - Flower beds, shrub and grounds clean-up |
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Tampa, FL |
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9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
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612 North Parsons Ave., Brandon, FL |
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April 22 - Planting and mulching the center's grounds |
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