Earth Week 2008

Important note! With the unpredictability of springtime weather (ahh, nature!), in case of rain on Earth Day, all information tables will be in the bottom floor of the Johnson Center, and the closing ceremonies will be in the Food Court area of the main floor.

Mason’s celebration of Earth Week 2008 features concerts, speakers, film and hands-on opportunities to learn about and celebrate the earth, sustainability and Mason’s commitment to leadership in environmental research and action. Best of all, you not only have a chance to win prizes at each event, but attending each event enters your name once into an Earth Week prize drawing for a solar charger and iPod! The more events you attend, the better chance you have to win the grand prize! Some highlights of this year's Earth Week include:

  • Earthfest, on 4/19, featuring local bands, environmental activities, and Ralph Nader
  • Our first ever Bike to Mason Day with food, prizes and give-aways galore!
  • Dr Tony Cortese of Second Nature speaking to students, faculty and staff about how to make Mason a sustainable university
  • The Environmental Film Festival, featuring films on energy and urban development issues, with discussions facilitated by Mason professors and other local experts
  • Botanical Tours of the Fairfax campus by Dr Andrea Weeks
  • Native plant rescue and relocation
  • Campus clean-up
  • Transportation and environment information fair
  • Battery and fluorescent bulb recycling, courtesy of the Environmental Health & Safety Office
  • and much much more!!

Please download the full schedule to get all the details!

Earth Week Events in Brief
Saturday 4/19 EARTHFEST (download the schedule)
10am – 8 pm Concert, Speakers and Showcase, Fairfax Quad
with Special Guest Ralph Nader speaking at 3:40 pm
Don't miss the film "Thirst" in the JC Cinema at 2 pm!
Monday 4/21  
12:05 pm Botanical Tours of Campus: Join Professor Andrea Weeks to explore the plant life on campus. 15 Krug Hall. (repeats on 4/22)
Tuesday 4/22 EARTH DAY
7 am – 5 pm Bike To Mason Day Celebration & Showcase, North Plaza
All Day Free Store by SDS - take a penny, leave a penny, but with stuff! Lawn between JC and King Hall
10:30   - noon Speaker: Dr. Tony Cortese of Second Nature, Harris Theater
10 am – 3 pm Environmental Film Festival, JC Cinema
11am – 3pm

Transportation & Sustainability Fair, North Plaza

Don't forget to bring your batteries and fluorescent bulbs to the Environmental Health and Safety table for disposal!
3:30-5 pm Earth Day Awards and Recognition, North Plaza
Dusk Screen on the Green, The Story of Stuff followed by Enchantment, Presidents Park
Wednesday 4/23  
10:30 – noon Town Hall Discussion with Dr. Tony Cortese and Sustainability Council, SUB II Ballroom - come learn about what Mason's doing to get green and ask the experts questions!
2 – 5 pm Climate Leadership at Mason: SUB II Ballroom
3 pm Native Plant Rescue & Relocation, corner of Rivanna River Way & Patriot Circle
Thursday 4/24 MASON DAY
11 am Mason Day Annual Campus Clean-Up, Meet at the Clock Tower
11 am – 5 pm Recycling Bin Painting at Mason Day

 

The Earth Week schedule is still under development, so some events may change. Please check back often for more up-to-date information!



Link to the Sustainability Homepage