Beyond Earth Day Begins This Saturday, April 18th!

Get ready everyone, Beyond Earth Day is almost here! OSU has celebrated Earth Day since 1970 and we are still going strong! Starting this Saturday, April 18th, there will be ten days of fun and engaging events that involve the interconnectedness between people and the planet. From a sunset trail run to an All Species Masquerade, there’s something in it for everyone. Don’t forget to visit the Beyond Earth Day website for more information, and take a look at the list of events below to find out what exciting events you would like to be a part of!

Saturday, April 18

Earth Day of Service: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Meet in Student Experience Center Plaza (https://www.facebook.com/events/1593714467541860)
Mushroom Patch Workshop: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, Pride Center

Earth Ball: An All Species Masquerade: 6:00 PM-10:00 PM, Sky High Brewing, $14 (https://www.facebook.com/events/468719876613051/)

Monday, April 20

Justice Mural: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM, M.U. Quad (https://www.facebook.com/events/1633701796841208/)
Free Strawberry Plants: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM, Pride Center, while supplies last
Sunset Trail Run: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM, Avery Park Maple Grove Shelter (https://www.facebook.com/events/1586103841645285/)

Tuesday, April 21

15th Annual Community Fair: 11:30 AM-3:00 PM, Student Experience Center Plaza (https://www.facebook.com/events/1563589393914287)
Free Strawberry Plants: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM, Pride Center, while supplies last

Wednesday, April 22

OSUsed Store Earth Day Sale: 12:00 PM-3:00 PM, OSUsed Store (644 SW 13th St.) (
Fair Trade Fair: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Student Experience Center Plaza (https://www.facebook.com/events/918122968230267/)
Earth Day Hoo Haa: 3:30 PM-7:00 PM, Organic Growers Club farm (Hwy 34)
“Addicted to Plastics” Film Showing: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Gleeson Hall Rm. 100
Peace Corps: Past, Present and Future: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM, Austin Hall, Rm. 222
Free Film: “Cowspiracy – The Sustainability Secret”: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, The Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St)
Free Strawberry Plants: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM, Pride Center, while supplies last

Thursday, April 23

Get Mugged: #CoffeeCupCoup Mug Giveaway: Times and locations are a surprise
Sprout! 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, Student Experience Center Plaza
Marion & Polk County Carpool/Vanpool Meeting: 12:00-1:00 PM, M.U. Rm. 222, RSVP by 4/21
“Growing Cities” Film Screening: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Linus Pauling Science Ctr. Rm. 125
Free Strawberry Plants: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM, Pride Center, while supplies last

Friday, April 24

Water Feature Walking Tour: 12:00 PM-1:30 PM, Meet in front of Weatherford Hall
Student Sustainability Initiative Open House: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM, Student Experience Center Rm. 206
Water Feature Walking Tour: 2:00 PM-3:30 PM, Meet in front of Weatherford Hall
Free Strawberry Plants: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Pride Center, while supplies last

Saturday, April 25