The Student Sustainability Council (SSC) at Case Western Reserve University is planning an entire week of activites in support of Earth Day. Events start on Thursday April 14th, with a low-carbon diet day on campus.
From their page at http://studentaffairs.case.edu/civicengagement/opportunities/greenaction...
Join the Student Sustainability Council (SSC) in celebrating the 41th anniversary of Earth Day! Green Action 2011 is CWRU's premier campuswide effort to promote environmental service activities for a sustainable future. This effort will run from April 14 through April 22 (Earth Day) in various parts of Cleveland. Be part of the movement, and let the greening begin!
It's simple! Attend one of the environmentally themed lectures listed below or register to volunteer with one of many different projects. Green service activities can include tree plantings, clean-ups, bike fix-ups, trash sorting, drain marking, education, and advocacy. This is your opportunity to make a difference!
Volunteer for Environmental Service
The following activities are taking place as part of the Green Action initiative.
Thursday, April 14: Low-carbon diet day with Bon Appetit
12 p.m. in Leutner
This event will feature presentations and information about locally sourced food and the benefits of reducing meat consumption. This event does not require online registration.
Saturday, April 16: Creating a campus garden
12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Ford and Juniper
Help plant crops, make signs and build a fence at the new garden at Ford and Juniper (by the Cleveland Institute of Music). Register online to participate!
Sunday, April 17: Doan Brook Cleanup
1 to 4 p.m. at Rockefellar Park
Help clean up the Doan Brook! Volunteers will meet at 1 p.m. in front of the Cleveland Botanical Gardens to walk to Rockefeller Park as a group. Register online to participate!
Friday, April 22: Celebrate Earth Day by planting trees
12:30 to 2 p.m. by the Veale wind turbine
Join the Student Sustainability Council to plant trees by the new wind turbine. The group will meet in front of the Veale wind turbin at 12:30 p.m. Register online to participate!
Contact Eric Hamilton for more details on any of these events. You also can visit the Student Sustainability Council's website.
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