Ed Begley Jr. received the first George Washington Carver Environmental Legacy Award from the non-profit California Greenworks at EarthFest LA 2015. The award recognizes individuals for their commitment to environmental justice, equity, and protecting the environment. Begley was honored for his advocacy for greener communities and sustainable living. EarthFest LA is a annual festival that drew thousands to celebrate environmentalism and featured musical performances, food, and activities for families.

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Ed Begley, Jr. Receives 1st George Washington Carver
Environmental Legacy Award at EarthFest LA 2015
California Greenworks, a non-profit charitable organization presented actor and environmental activist Ed Begley, Jr.
with their first George Washington Carver Environmental Legacy Award on September 13, 2015.
Ed Begley Jr recipient of the 1st George Washington Carver Environmental
Legacy Award
Dr. George Washington Carver, an African American scientist, teacher, naturalist,
visionary, conservationist, inventor and environmentalist saw it fitting to pursue a
life of uplifting his community through the use of ecology and science. His vision
lives with us today. The California Greenworks Dr. George Washington Carver
Environmental Legacy Award is ntended to serve as recognition for outstanding
devotion to service, innovation and commitment in the areas of environmental
justice, equity and humanity. These individuals have distinguished themselves
through service within their chosen professions to demonstrate their passion for
protecting the environment and service to all mankind. It is from the evidence of
their body of work that the Board of Director for California Greenworks, Inc.
recognize these achievements.
George Washington Carver Environmental Legacy Award
Ed Begley, Jr received this award at an exclusive awards reception at the historic
Culver Hotel during EarthFest LA for his advocacy and support of California
Greenworks initiatives for greener communities, but also to recognize his
outstanding leadership in encouraging everyone to do their part for a healthy earth
and sustainable living.
EarthFest LA 2015 is the 9th year for the festival that drew thousands of
Angelenos to 9300 Culver Blvd in Culver City to celebrate keeping a clean earth
and promote sustainable living. Begley was the Honoree/Celebrity Emcee,
Actor/Astronaut Pete Freeland served as host and actress Andrea Fletcher was
the VIP/Green Room Host. The day is full of fun for the whole family activities,
food, and rocking tunes in a live Concert for the Environment featuring: Sapphire
Road, The Acoustic Generation, Scott Bairstow and Billy D and The Hoodoos.
The Event was featured on the KTLA Morning News with Sam Rubin and also
covered live by Tysha Williams with Studio 3 Hollywood; syndicated photo site PR
Photos and top blogger Laura Medina with The Arriviste.
California Greenworks is a non-profit organization founded by Mike Meador was
chartered to promote environmental protection to urban watersheds, community revitalization, and economic
development throughout southern California urban communities. Our motto, "Greening Communities one
Neighborhood at a Time," reflects our efforts to help grow environmental outreach and educational programs that

2. improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods. For publicity/media inquiries or to find out how you can get involved
with EarthFest LA, contact the PR Team at: MS Film PR Literary's Miranda Spigener-Sapon at 323-330-9568.
California Greenworks founder Mike Meador presents Ed Begley Jr
with Environmental Legacy Award
Actor/Astronaut Pete Freeland introduces Ed Begley, Jr to the main
stage
2015 EarthFest LA Proud Sponsors!
2015 9th Annual EarthFest LA Concert for the Environment,
performance line-up
SOURCE: California Greenworks