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OSU Earth Week is fast approaching and sure to be a crowd-pleaser! This year Earth Week takes place from April 20th<\/sup>-26th<\/sup> 2014. We have a long list of really fun and exciting events to check out.<\/p>\n \n For more information visit:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Our Facebook Page<\/a> and<\/p>\n The Earth Week Website<\/a><\/p>\n New this year:<\/em><\/strong> Each day of the week has a theme:<\/p>\n <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n CALENDAR OF EVENTS<\/p>\n <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \n Sunday, April 20, 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/em><\/strong>Animal Shelter Help<\/a><\/p>\n 9-11 AM<\/p>\n Heartland Humane Society, 398 SW Twin Oaks Cir.<\/p>\n For Animal Appreciation day we have coordinated with Heartland Humane Society for help with feeding animals, cleaning their living spaces, and walking the dogs. Registration required (link coming soon). (Sponsored by the Student Sustainability Initiative)<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n Monday, April 21, 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Earth Justice Mural<\/a><\/p>\n 6:30-9:30 AM<\/p>\n M.U. Quad<\/p>\n Join the SSI and SET in drawing a giant sidewalk chalk mural on the paths of the MU Quad. Each of the paths will represent a different justice issue related to sustainability. Early morning chalking party, free coffee and bagels provided! (Sponsored by the Student Sustainability Initiative)<\/p>\n \n “Years of Living Dangerously” Film Screening<\/a><\/p>\n 7-9 PM<\/p>\n Snell Hall International Forum<\/p>\n Screening of “Years of Living Dangerously”, facilitated discussion about our changing climate, it’s environmental\/social justice implications, and what we as students can do about it all. (Sponsored by the Student Sustainability Initiative)<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n Tuesday, April 22, 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n 14th Annual Earth Week Community Fair<\/a><\/p>\n 11 AM \u2013 3 PM<\/p>\n M.U. Quad<\/p>\n An annual fair of 50+ groups from on- and off-campus offering activities and environmental information. Learn about what\u2019s going on and how you can plug yourself in! (Sponsored by Campus Recycling)<\/p>\n \n Earth Day Flash Mob<\/a><\/p>\n 12:45-1 PM<\/p>\n M.U. Quad<\/p>\n Come together to celebrate Earth Day with a flash mob! The Waste Watchers will provide recycle bins and a rhythm to play on them together. (Sponsored by the Waste Watchers)<\/p>\n \n Earthday Hoo Haa!<\/a><\/p>\n 3:30-7 PM<\/p>\n Organic Growers Club farm, Hwy 34<\/p>\n The annual Hoo Haa is a celebration of the earth, agriculture and features FREE hot supper, FREE live music and FREE transportation to and from the campus! Celebrate the most fundamental of all resources – SOIL! Please leave pets at home. (Sponsored by the OSU Organic Growers Club)<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n Wednesday, April 23, 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Water Conservation Scavenger Hunt<\/a><\/p>\n 8 AM \u2013 6 PM<\/p>\n OSU Campus<\/p>\n Search the campus and vicinity for examples of how the built environment affects water resources. Pick-up instructions at Tuesday’s fair or visit http:\/\/oregonstate.edu\/ssi\/water<\/a>. Email photos by 6 PM to be entered for prizes. (Sponsored by the Student Sustainability Initiative)<\/p>\n \n OSUsed Store Earth Week Sale<\/a><\/p>\n 12-3 PM<\/p>\n OSUsed Store, 644 SW 13th St. Corvallis, OR 97333<\/p>\n Choose used! Save money and natural resources by seeking used goods before purchasing new ones. At the OSUsed Store\u2019s public sale you can shop used furniture, bicycles, computers, electronics, housewares and more. (Sponsored by OSU Surplus Property)<\/p>\n \n Documentary Film: “Addicted to Plastics”<\/a><\/p>\n 5-6:30 PM<\/p>\n Gleeson Hall 100<\/p>\n Viewing of a documentary on the worldwide use of plastics – pros and cons. The BUILT ENVIROMENT is very much concerned with the use of plastics, since approx. 30% of every US home is made of plastic and recycling rates are terrible (<5%). (Sponsored by Plastics for Poets and CBEE Student Club)<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n Thursday, April 24, 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Reusable Menstrual Products Workshop<\/a><\/p>\n 11 AM \u2013 4 PM<\/p>\n OSU Women’s Center<\/p>\n Come by the Women’s Center to learn about reusable menstrual products and enter to win prizes. At 1:30pm – 2:30pm Beth Brown from Student Health Services will be speaking about menstrual health and answering any questions. (Sponsored by the OSU Women’s Center)<\/p>\n \n Garden Fest!<\/a><\/p>\n 2:30-6 PM<\/p>\n Student Sustainability Center, 738 SW 15th St.<\/p>\n Get your hands dirty planting in the SSI garden and learn from activities and workshops how students can garden on campus and at their homes! (Sponsored by the Student Sustainability Initiative)<\/p>\n \n From Rags to Bags Craft Activity<\/a><\/p>\n 4-5:30 PM<\/p>\n M.U. 206<\/p>\n Come re-purpose old Pride Week T-Shirts and give them new life as reusable grocery bags! Learn the technique and walk away with your very own bag. Bring your own T-shirt or use a provided one. Supplies are limited to the first 20 participants. (Sponsored by the OSU Pride Center)<\/p>\n \n Panel on Climate and the Economy<\/a><\/p>\n 6:30-8:30 PM<\/p>\n Westminster House, 101 NW 23rd St.<\/p>\n Is our current economy at the heart the climate crisis? Come hear author Rob Dietz (author of \u201cEnough is Enough\u201d), and others present perspectives on alternative economic systems. (Sponsored by 350Corvallis)<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n Friday, April 25, 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Bird Watching Walk: Breeding Birds on Campus<\/a><\/p>\n 9-10 AM<\/p>\n Meet at the M.U. Steps<\/p>\n Grab your binoculars and we’ll discover the species that choose to raise families on campus. (Sponsored by Neighborhood Naturalist)<\/p>\n \n Carpool\/vanpool Information Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n 12-1 PM<\/p>\n Kearney 311<\/p>\n Thought about sharing a ride to reduce your environmental impact, save money and avoid parking and traffic hassles? Come hear carpool and vanpool riders experiences and learn about options. Free pizza provided in this casual lunch gathering! (Sponsored by the OSU Sustainability Office)<\/p>\n \n Arbor Day Tree Planting<\/a><\/p>\n 12:30-1 PM<\/p>\n Between Langton and Waldo Hall<\/p>\n Celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Week by helping us plant a tree near the new Student Experience Building. Get outdoors and help us support the urban forest we walk beneath every day! (Sponsored by OSU Urban Forestry)<\/p>\n \n Recess at Avery Park<\/a><\/p>\n Get outdoors with the SSI and the Environmental Sciences Club! Stop by Avery Park for fun outdoor activities including frisbee games, a 2-mile team relay, plant\/tree tour, BBQ, and more!<\/p>\n Start\/End:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2:00 PM–5:00 PM<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Avery Park<\/p>\n Cost:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 free activities, food for sale<\/p>\n Hosted By:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Student Sustainability Initiative<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n Saturday, April 26, 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Earth Day of Service (Be rooted in your community)<\/a><\/p>\n Times and locations vary by project<\/p>\n The Center for Civic Engagement will host 7 service projects to encourage students to be rooted in their community in observation of Earth Day. Register by April 23 at http:\/\/oregonstate.edu\/cce\/earthday<\/a> (Sponsored by the OSU Center for Civic Engagement)<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n For more information visit:<\/em><\/p>\n\n