“To spread awareness of what needs to be done - what avenues we need to take for a better future.”

— Sarah Kahl, legal secretary, Kansas City, Mo.

“It's important to recognize the beauty of our world, and it's important for generations to come.”

— David Lee, attorney, Oklahoma City

“It's important to care about our environment. It's kind of like Valentine's Day. It sucks that you have to make up a day to remind people of what's important, but if that's what you have to do.”

— James Findley, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“To raise awareness about pollution and protecting the earth.”

— Kerry Comiskey, sales associate, Lawrence