¶¶Òõ̽̽’s Earth Week Celebration features an expanded series of workshops and activities throughout the month of April and into May that honors ¶¶Òõ̽̽’s long history of environmental advocacy and looks forward to a greener, more sustainable future.
Join the Office of Sustainability and other campus partners for engaging events that will deepen your understanding around sustainability, ecology and the environment.
Several events honor community members who help the university reduce carbon emissions through transportation choices. The Office of Sustainability and Transportation and Parking Services (CATMA) are distributing treats to bus commuters Monday, April 22, from 4-5 at the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Medical Center’s main transit stop (on the north side of Given). It will be an especially good day to plan to ride the bus home. Students who depend on their bikes for transportation can make a stop at the Davis center Atrium May 1, from 9-11 a.m. at the Bike to Breakfast event.
A highlight of Earth Week is the EcoFair, presented by the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Eco-Reps April 24 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Davis Center Atrium. The event is an interactive fair featuring internal and external sustainability partners focused on waste, transportation, food and providing sustainability information and resources. Stop by each of the tables to receive sustainability resources, reusable menstrual cups, helmets, potted plants and more.
Other Earth Week 2024 discussions and activities include:
Monday, April 22: For People and Planet: Shaping Planetary Health at ¶¶Òõ̽̽
9-10 AM | Silver Maple Ballroom, Davis Center. Jon Erickson, Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Development & Research in the Rubenstein School, leads an activity that illustrates the link between human well-being and the health of the environment, explores the planetary health concept, and allows participants to think creatively about its expression at ¶¶Òõ̽̽.
Friday, April 26: Tree Tags: A New Guide to Campus Trees
12 PM | Aiken Solarium. The Office of Sustainability partnered with NR4060 service-learning class to update campus tree tag and index. Come learn about the updated system.
Monday, April 29: Carbon Pricing Luncheon with economist Dr. Alexander Barron.
12-1:30 PM | Sugar Maple Ballroom, Davis Center. Dr. Barron is an Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Policy at Smith College. He is visiting campus to discuss his research on implementing carbon pricing at colleges and universities to incentivize campus decarbonization. This event is supported by the Lintilhac Foundation and co-sponsored by the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources and the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Office of Sustainability. Registration required.
Wed., May 1: ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Employee Green-Up Day
12-1:30 PM | Osher Center for Integrative Health parking lot. Bring your whole office and come pick up litter to keep our community clean. Bags and gloves provided and free smoothies available.
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