FRANKFORT, Ky.  (April 15, 2005) – Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet (EPPC) Secretary LaJuana S. Wilcher will join Education Cabinet Secretary Virginia G. Fox for a “Dumpster Dive” at Bowling Green High School. The event will teach students about the importance of recycling and will reveal what items in their school’s trash can be recycled.

Kentucky Education Commissioner Gene Wilhoit will participate. The recycling lesson is part of the EPPC’s week-long celebration of Earth Day.

WHO: Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet Secretary LaJuana S. Wilcher, Education Cabinet Secretary Virginia G. Fox, Kentucky Education Commissioner Gene Wilhoit

WHAT: “Dumpster Dive” and recycling lesson

WHEN: Tuesday, April 19, 2005, 1 p.m.  CDT

WHERE:  Bowling Green High School, 1801 Rockingham Lane, Bowling Green

WEB:        www.environment.ky.gov/earthday