Earth week committee to host a variety of environmentally friendly events next week
Trees reflect onto Mill Pond as the sun starts to set April 16 at Mill Pond Park.
The Earth Week Committee will be putting on 10 events celebrating Earth Day starting April 20.
This will be the fourth year the committee has participated in Earth Week by hosting events and spreading an environmentally-friendly message. The week-long effort is headed by Garden City senior Alayna Smith.
"I think it's important for students to know a lot about Earth Week. Environmental issues don't always get the kind of attention they deserve," Smith said. "Environmental issues impact everyone's lives whether they like it or not."
The student organization met multiple times to plan, prepare and prep for a week of events.
"The committee has been meeting since the beginning of the semester," Smith said. "We've all put in a lot of time and a lot of effort to really make sure that these events are as fantastic as possible."
The events will feature events such as making T-shirts, a park clean up, the annual Earth Day garden party and guest speakers.
"I think everyday should be Earth Day, it shouldn't be limited to just a week," said Clinton sophomore Alyse Solomon. "Everyone should be aware of their eco-activity."
Monday, April 20
T-shirt making
Design an earth-themed T-shirt from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bovee University Center Lawn. Shirts will be provided.
Eco-Talks
TED-style talks will be presented by students, professors and community members from 7 to 9 p.m. The committee has not determined a location.
Tuesday, April 21
"Triple Divide" film screening
A documentary exploring the many different view points regarding hydraulic fracturing will be shown at 7 p.m. in Anspach Hall Room 152.
Wednesday, April 22
Third Annual Earth Day Garden Party
Enjoy dancing, art, food, music and fun to celebrate the earth at 6 p.m. in the Campus Grow Garden.
Thursday, April 23
Soulardarity speaker
Learn how Detroit communities are impacted by environmental issues from the grassroots campaign Soulardarity at 7 to 9 p.m. in the Park Library Auditorium.
Friday, April 24
Park clean-up
Help prepare the parks for spring by clearing trails and emptying birdhouses 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy.
Chippewa River clean-up
Help clean litter and debris out of the banks of the Chippewa River at 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Island Park.
Brew Planet
Enjoy earthy art, live music, beer and environmental trivia from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Mountain Town Brewing Company. The brewery will be releasing a new beer for the event.
Saturday, April 25
Volunteer recycling day
Sort and move recyclables by volunteering from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Isabella Recycling Center
Renewable energy forum and fair
Three speakers and 15 exhibitors will speak from 1-4 p.m. in the Engineering and Technology Building on the movement towards renewable energy.
