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Earth Week 2009

More information about EW 2009 coming very soon! For a basic view of the schedule, please see below. If you have any events you'd like featured on here on or around Earth Day, please email Colin Bennett to get it on the schedule.

Mason’s celebration of Earth Week in 2009 features may opportunities to learn about environmental sustainability as well as Mason’s commitment to leadership in environmental research and action.

View the detailed Earth Week schedule here!

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Earth Week Events in Brief
Thursday 4/16 Author Dr. Peter Brown talks about his book, "Economics Without Ecocide" - followed by a panel discussion - 12-2 pm in SUB II Rooms 5-7 More information...
Monday 4/20
10:15-4:30pm BioTour BioTour Mason Traffic Circle, 

4:30-6:00pm BioTour BioTour Research 1, 163

6:00-8:00pm Political Panel Gerry Connolly, Chap Peterson,  SUB II, rooms ABC
Tuesday 4/21
10:00-12:00pm MTR event Coal River Wind Group,  JC Cinema
9:00-5:00pm AgriArt Dept of Art and Visual Technology Fine Arts Gallery through May 15th

10:00-4:30pm DIY Workshops Christine Kauffman SUB II, rooms 3-4

12:00-3:00pm Coke Recycling Trailer Coke JC Plaza

6:00-8:00pm EJ Panel Irv Sheffey, Kari Fulton,  SUB II Ballroom 0

5:00-7:00pm AgriArt Public Reception Dept of AVT Fine Arts Gallery
Wednesday 4/22
11:00-1:00pm  Campus Clean-up Students, Faculty, Staff JC Plaza
11:30-3:30pm Farmer's Market Local Farmers JC Plaza
11:00am-4:00pm Goats Goat Breeders JC Plaza
11:00-4:30pm Organizational Fair Local Environmental Organizations JC Plaza
 6 am - 4 pm Bike to Mason Day Oasis, Bikes at Vienna, GMU Bikes JC Plaza
1:00-3:00pm Earth Day Concert See-I JC South Plaza

 

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



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