Denis Hayes (Earth Day National Coordinator) Denis Hayes, National Coordinator of Earth Day, in 1970 Denis Hayes discusses his background and initial interest in the environment. Denis Hayes discusses the influence of black activists on the environmental movement. Denis Hayes discusses the first Earth Day. Denis Hayes on the influence and legacy of Earth Day. Denis Hayes discusses Earth Day today. Denis Hayes discusses his understanding of ecological concepts. Denis Hayes discusses issues that were important to him. Denis Hayes on the Nixon Administration Denis Hayes on Environmental Action's office culture. Denis Hayes on activism strategies. Denis Hayes on teach-ins. Denis Hayes discusses the United Auto Workers Union. Interviews David Allan (ENACT Co-Chair)Doug Scott (ENACT Co-Chair)Elizabeth Grant (ENACT Steering Committee)George Coling (ENACT Steering Committee)Denis Hayes (Earth Day National Coordinator)Barbara Reid (Earth Day Midwest Coordinator)Peter Harnik (Environmental Action Coordinator)Mike Schechtman (Ecology Center Director, 1971-1973)Mike Garfield and Tracey Easthope (Ecology Center, 1980s-Present) ← George Coling (ENACT Steering Committee) Barbara Reid (Earth Day Midwest Coordinator) → Denis Hayes (Earth Day National Coordinator)