Sustainability Events 2010
Check back here for information on the 2011-2012 Annual All Campus Sustainability Retreat.| October 20, 2010 | |
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| 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Campus Sustainability Day: Campus Displays Willamette University Come check out the various displays set up around campus!
Visit all the displays and submit your name at the UC Info Booth for a chance to win a great prize! Must be present at Open Mic Night to win. |
| 2:30–3:30 p.m. | Campus Sustainability Day: WEB Open Mic Night Willamette University (tentatively scheduled for the 2nd Floor of the UC)
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| November 20, 2010 | |
| 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | The 6th Annual Sustainability Retreat Portland Ecotrust Building, 721 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, Oregon Free and open to all members of the Willamette Community. Registration required. We hope you will join us for this unique opportunity to join alongside members from all walks of life of the Willamette community to discuss our future. Sustainability Retreat |
| April 24, 2010 | |
| 9:30 am-12:30 pm | SENSA Community Earth Day Event: Volunteer Work 9th Street between Bellevue and Oak Join the community for a workday at bush's naturescape. Bring tools if you have them available, but some will be provided. Join in the celebration on 19th Street between Bellevue and Oak with classes, games, activities and snacks. |
| 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | SENSA Community Earth Day Event: Celebration 9th Street between Bellevue and Oak Join the community for a workday at bush's naturescape. Bring tools if you have them available, but some will be provided. Join in the celebration on 19th Street between Bellevue and Oak with classes, games, activities and snacks. |
| April 22, 2010 | |
| 3:00–6:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. | Restoring the Earth, Restoring our Community Pringle Creek, Kaneko Commons Pringle Creek Clean Up, Discussion in Kaneko Join the Sustainability Council and Community Members as we celebrate Earth Day with a stream restoration project at Pringle Creek behind TIUA and Kaneko on 14th St. Feel free to join us for as much time as you can contribute. Following the restoration project, an informal discussion will be held in the Kaneko Atrium to highlight the economic, equity, ecological, and educational components of the restoration project. Share your thoughts and relax while enjoying the refreshments provided! Contact Vanessa Lamers <vlamers> for more information. Click HERE for map of location. |
| All Day | Environmental Pledge Office of Community Service Learning To show your committment to Sustainability and Earth Day, sign the pledge: "As a citizen of Earth, I realize my actions are important to the survival of our planet..." and share what you will commit to. |
| April 17, 2010 | |
| 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Silver Falls State Park Earth Day Event Silver Falls State Park Morning scotch broom pull followed by a BBQ lunch and an afternoon guided hike. You will need to provide your own transportation (parking will be free), but please carpool! Gloves and tools will be provided for this event. Pre-registration is required. Please contact <rbuckley> for more information or to sign up for this event, or look for a table in Goudy between April 8th and April 14th. Office of Community Service Learning |
| 2:30–3:30 p.m. | City of Salem Weed Pull Morning Star Community Church, 27th Ave SE and Keubler Blvd Scoth broom weed pull along Kuebler Boulevard. Water and snacks will be provided to volunteers throughout the morning. Tools and gloves will be provided, but please wear sturdy shoes and prepare for rain. Pre-registration is appreciated, although walk-ins are welcome. Check-in between 8:30am and 9:00am at the Morning Star Community Church on the corner of 27th Ave SE and Keubler Blvd. Contact <rbuckley> for more information or to sign up for this event, or look for a table in Goudy between April 8th and April 14th. Office of Community Service Learning |
| April 11, 2010 | |
| 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Willamette Earth Hour Willamette Quad Didn't get a chance to participate in International Earth Hour? Here's your chance. Willamette is holding its very own Earth Hour. Between 4:30 and 5:30p, turn off your lights and computers and enjoy fun sports activities on the Quad as an alternative. Contact <larringt> for more information. |
| April 10, 2010 | |
| 1:00-4:00 p.m | Zena Farm Spring Planting Party Zena Farm Join the Zena Farm Alternative Agriculture Community for the Spring Planting Party, open to the entire Willamette Community. Activities include: planting perennials, raising a "barn" (our new season extender for row crops), listening to live music, learning about alternative agriculture solutions, hunting for farm treasures (a scavenger hunt for kids), eating local food, entering the "Best Local Dish Cooking Contest" (prizes will be awarded) and enjoying a laid back afternoon. To attend you MUST rsvp to this evite by Monday, April 5 so that we can put your name on the party list. Van transportation to and from campus will be provided for those without cars; limited parking is available at Zenith Vineyards, across the road from Zena Farm, so please carpool if you will be driving. When you rsvp, please let us know your preferred mode of transportation. Your name must be on the party list whether or not you will be driving.This is a free event. Contact <jjohns> for more information or to RSVP to this event. |
Please visit the Center for Sustainable Communities Events page for more Sustainability-Related events.