Below is a list of events surrounding Ecofest, held April 19-23.
Monday, April 19
Recycle Box Decoration and Distribution, Electronics Recycling
Time/Location: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on The Commons Terrace
Facilities management is coming to you! Recycling seems to be a burden and an extra step for us to take that we don’t always have time for when trying to be good stewards of our environment. Our goal is to make recycling easy and fun! Bring all your electronics to one location where we will take care of it. You can also pick up a decorated box for your own room to make recycling easier. This is a bin that can be taken out with the trash but emptied into the recycling bins instead of the trash rooms.
SEA and SEB are showing Planet Earth
Time/Location: 9-10 p.m. in the The Commons Sports Zone
Watch one of the most beautiful documentaries created about the Earth we live on. You will experience a small hint of the vast variety of life with which we share our planet.
Tuesday, April 20
FREE Store and Plant Sale
Time/Location: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on The Commons Terrace
SEA is providing you with free stuff! Come to the free store to get what you may want or need. We have collected items that students no longer want and are willing to give away. This is a wonderful way to reuse resources. Instead of purchasing something new, come to our store. At the same time SEA is selling plants and herbs in small cups that you can put on your windowsill. Start your own herb garden!
Panel Discussion With UMBC’s Favorite Professors
Time/Location: 4 p.n. at the Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery
Come out to hear from expert professors in several fields who will discuss the issues of environmental stewardship in their own fields. This is a panel discussion so questions, discussion and debate are encouraged! Come ready to be engaged!
SEA and SEB are showing Planet Earth
Time/Location: 9-10 p.m. in the The Commons Sports Zone
Watch one of the most beautiful documentaries created about the Earth we live on. You will experience a small hint of the vast variety of life with which we share our planet.
Wednesday, April 21
The First UMBC Farmer’s Market
Time/Location: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at The Commons Terrace (if it rains: meet at The Commons near Fresh Fusions)
Chartwells and SEA have invited local farmers to bring their produce to campus! Do you need groceries? Do you lack a meal plan? Come to purchase seasonal food items and support our local farms. If the farmers receive a lot of support, Charwells is in support of UMBC having a long-term farmer’s market program on campus!
SEA and SEB are showing Planet Earth
Time/Location: 9-10 p.m. in the The Commons Sports Zone
Watch one of the most beautiful documentaries created about the Earth we live on. You will experience a small hint of the vast variety of life with which we share our planet.
Thursday, April 22
Organic T-shirt Sale
Time/Location: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at The Commons Terrace
Purchase T-shirts with unique designs on them that are made from organic materials. They’re environment friendly and help support SEA.
Friday, April 23
FAIR for Earth Week
Time/Location: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Commons Main Street
Learn about what UMBC is doing to be green. Find out what courses at UMBC address environmental issues and sustainability and what courses will be offered next semester. There will be information about green jobs, local businesses, organic food and more.
Captain Planet Party!
Eat organic home cooked food and to watch the captain planet show with SEA!
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I am so excited for the farmer’s market! This week is going to be great!
These are great activities- thanks for planning.
I do have a suggestion you may need to pass on. We collect reclylables around our department, but sometimes notice that our cleaning people (who are just great) dump the recycling in with the regular trash. Maybe they need to be communicated to & trained so that it’s clear to all of them exactly what the procedures they should follow with reclycled materials. Thanks!