{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-joins-rochester-child-care-center-for-earth-day-celebration", "Pappas Joins Rochester Child Care Center for Earth Day Celebration", "2024-04-23", "2024", "2024-04", "Democrat", "House", "NH", "Chris Pappas", "P000614", "pappas.house.gov", "pappas", "https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) visited Rochester Child Care Center to take part in their Earth Day celebration. Pappas was joined by Cora-Lynn Hoppe, Executive Director of the Rochester Child Care Center, and Maria Finnegan, Director of Climate and Health Initiative for Caregivers and Kids, as well as Center staff and families. The event featured nature crafts, food, and learning activities aimed to connect kids with the natural world and emphasize the role they can play in protecting our planet.\n\n\u201cNew Hampshire\u2019s strength and way of life are rooted in our natural surroundings, and that\u2019s something Granite Staters of all ages can appreciate,\u201d said Congressman Chris Pappas. \u201cI was glad to join Rochester Child Care Center for its Earth Day celebration, and I want to thank community members for helping the next generation become passionate about the outdoors and readying them to take steps to protect the planet.\u201d\n\n\u201cBy connecting children with nature, we not only foster a love and appreciation for the environment but also inspire future generations to become stewards of the planet,\u201d said Cora-Lynn Hoppe, Rochester Child Care Center Executive Director. \u201cWe were thrilled to have Congressman Pappas join us today to discuss the importance of preserving nature and combating climate change for a sustainable future. Developing policies that include sustainable practices for both children and the environment are needed to support our communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cEngaging in natured-based education fosters a connection between children and the environment, inspiring a commitment to protecting the planet. We are grateful to have this opportunity to partner Rochester Child Care Center and Congressman Pappas for this incredible event,\u201d said Maria Finnegan, Director of Climate and Health Initiative for Caregivers and Kids.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:47:55Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-joins-rochester-child-care-center-for-earth-day-celebration"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 2.5553449522703886, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}