Below is a current list of events scheduled during or around Earth Week at OSU.
Saturday, April 19, 2008 | |
| EarthFaire | |
| EarthFaire is an annual celebration of Earth Day in downtown Corvallis, free and open to the public. At EarthFaire, visitors learn about sustainability through live music, an EcoVillage of displays, local vendors, and a solar demonstration. | |
| Hosted By: | Corvallis Environmental Center |
| Start/End: | 10:00 AM--2:00 PM |
| Cost: | 0 |
| Procession of the Species | |
| A cultural event that celebrates the natural world through art, music, and dance. | |
| Hosted By: | Corvallis Environmental Center |
| Start/End: | 12:00 PM--1:00 PM |
| Cost: | Free! |
Monday, April 21, 2008 | |
| Earth Week Kickoff | |
| Come Kick off Earth Week in the Quad! - Tie - Dye a shirt (shirts not provided) - Free Solar Powered Popcorn - Reuse a cups will be on sale $5, FREE coffee and tea. - Mountain of Trash, waste demonstration - Composting demonstration | |
| Hosted By: | Student Sustainability Initiative |
| Start/End: | 11:00 AM--3:00 PM |
| Cost: | 0 |
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 | |
| I LOVE MY PLANET! Local Food Frenzy | |
| Local Six products and Grower Direct produce will be 10% off at both stores. Stop by and check out with a free reusable shopping bag...and don't forget lots of samples by local vendors! Earth-inspired costumes are welcomed & encouraged. | |
| Hosted By: | First Alternative Natural Foods |
| Start/End: | 9:00 AM--9:00 PM |
| Cost: | Film Fest is FREE! |
| Reviving Earth Tour | |
| Bicycle tour of Southwest Corvallis sites demonstrates how to revive biodiversity of native life into your yard. We visit 3 sites which exemplify different techniques and stages of development, including urban landscaping research areas. | |
| Hosted By: | Marys Peak Group, Sierra Club |
| Start/End: | 9:00 AM--12:00 PM |
| Cost: | 0 |
| Annual Earth Week Community Fair | |
| A fair that will include more than 30 environmental groups from the community, food, games, and more! Sponsored by Campus Recycling and the Student Sustainability Initiative. | |
| Hosted By: | Student Sustainability Initiative |
| Start/End: | 10:00 AM--3:00 PM |
| Cost: | FREE! |
| Bike Polo Exhibition/Lessons. | |
| There will be a closed off court where you can try out Bike Polo! Loaner bikes, helmets and mallets will be provided. | |
| Hosted By: | Corvallis Bike Polo |
| Start/End: | 12:00 PM--4:00 PM |
| Cost: | Free! |
| The Hoo Haa! | |
| This our annual groundbreaking event for our club. We invite OSU and the Corvallis community to come out to the farm, plant some seeds, get dirty and have a great time. Food, music and fun is provided. | |
| Hosted By: | OSU Organic Grower's Club |
| Start/End: | 3:00 PM--7:00 PM |
| Cost: | FREE! |
| Recycled Art for Kids! | |
| Join Jenn Verdries for a fun afternoon of cool creation using recycled materials! Bring your ideas and get ready to make something totally reused! | |
| Hosted By: | First Alternative Natural Foods |
| Start/End: | 5:00 PM--7:30 PM |
| Cost: | FREE! |
| I LOVE MY PLANET! Film Fest | |
| This interactive film fest will feature classics by Free Range Studios including the Meatrix, Grocery Store Wars, & the Story of Stuff followed by locally made films Laying Down Roots by Dave Eckert, How It All Ends by Greg Craven, and MORE! | |
| Hosted By: | First Alternative Natural Foods |
| Start/End: | 6:00 PM--9:00 PM |
| Cost: | 0 |
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 | |
| Sustainable Food Day | |
| Come to the Memorial Union Quad to learn about sustainable food choices! Delicious organic treats provided! | |
| Hosted By: | ASOSU Environmental Affairs Task Force |
| Start/End: | 10:00 AM--2:00 PM |
| Cost: | 0 |
| Vanpool and Carpool: An OSU How-To | |
| Come check out the various ways to get to OSU without using a single occupancy vehicle. Experts will show you how you can vanpool, carpool, and use other modes, and how you can save money in the process. Light snacks provided. | |
| Hosted By: | OSU Sustainability Office |
| Start/End: | 12:00 PM--1:00 PM |
| Cost: | 0 |
| Blue Vinyl: A Toxic Comedy | |
| Award winning documentary (Sundance Film Festival and Emmy Award Nomination)on production and uses of Vinyl (PVC)in our society. | |
| Hosted By: | CBEE Student Club |
| Start/End: | 6:00 PM--8:00 PM |
| Cost: | 0 |
Thursday, April 24, 2008 | |
| Environmental Justice Fair | |
| Information from various groups working on environmental justice issues, cultural music, and information about our evening panel! | |
| Hosted By: | Student Sustainability Initiative |
| Start/End: | 11:00 AM--3:00 PM |
| Cost: | FREE |
| Environmental Justice Panel | |
| Panelists will present about environmental justice issues ranging from local to international in scale, from Liquified Natural Gas in Oregon to issues in China. Each presenter will speak followed by Q & A. FREE FOOD | |
| Hosted By: | Student Sustainability Initiative |
| Start/End: | 4:00 PM--5:30 PM |
| Cost: | FREE |
| Bill Bradbury Speaks on Global Warming | |
| Bill Bradbury is the Oregon Secretary of State and will gives his own version of Al Gore's Inconvenient Truth presentation. | |
| Hosted By: | College Democrats |
| Start/End: | 6:30 PM--7:30 PM |
| Cost: | FREE! |
Friday, April 25, 2008 | |
| Celebration of Environmental Literature & Thought | |
| Local published authors, professors, and students read selections from environmental philosophy and nature writing. Selections will be available for purchase from the MU Bookstore. Free coffee and prize raffle! | |
| Hosted By: | Student Sustainability Initiative |
| Start/End: | 11:00 AM--1:00 PM |
| Cost: | FREE |
| Environmental Movie Night | |
| Come celebrate sustainable living with delicious treats and excellent films! | |
| Hosted By: | ASOSU Environmental Affairs Task Force |
| Start/End: | 9:00 PM--11:45 PM |
| Cost: | 0 |
Saturday, April 26, 2008 | |
| Biking for Justice | |
| Biking for Justice is a charity bike ride with a social justice and environmental theme. Riders will have the choice of picking from five different organizations which they want their $10 entrance fee to be donated. | |
| Hosted By: | Community Service Center |
| Start/End: | 11:00 AM--2:00 PM |
| Cost: | $10 |
Sunday, April 27, 2008 | |
| Tree Planting | |
| Come meet at the Covered Bridge (Down Campus Way) to help do restoration work on Oak Creek and plant trees. | |
| Hosted By: | Student Sustainability Initiative |
| Start/End: | 11:00 AM--2:00 PM |
| Cost: | 0 |
