Earth Week 2019

Earth Week Events Listing

Monday, April 15

All Campus Party Breakfast with Bucky + Office of Sustainability 8:00am-11:30am, Bascom Hill, Engineering Mall, Van Hise, East Campus Mall Check out the Office of Sustainability table to learn more about Earth Week events, and pick up a reusable straw! Partners: Wisconsin Alumni Student Board, UW–Madison Office of Sustainability, American Cetacean Society Student Coalition-UW Madison RSVP here: [link coming soon!] WUD Society and Politics Earth Day Conversation 7:00pm-8:00pm, Memorial Union WUD Society & Politics will be hosting a discussion about Earth Day, the environment, and what climate change effects means for the future. RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/419369892163016/ Slow Food UW Dinner + Office of Sustainability 6:30pm-8:00pm, The Crossing Join us to eat a delicious meal and learn more about food sustainability and justice. Partners: Slow Food UW–Madison, UW–Madison Office of Sustainability RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/443181809751938/ Live Conversation with Earthspeak Radio on WSUM 8:00pm-9:00pm Tune-in to WSUM 91.7 FM to hear members of the UW–Madison Office of Sustainability chat on Earth Speak Radio!

Tuesday, April 16

All Campus Party Day of Service + Office of Sustainability 11:00am-2:00pm, Library Mall The Office of Sustainability will be providing information about community engagement opportunities for those interested in sustainability. Partners: Wisconsin Alumni Student Board, UW–Madison Office of Sustainability RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/780145432369683/ Sustainable Menstruation Workshop 5:30pm-6:30pm, Red Gym Sew a reusable menstrual pad and learn about environmentally-friendly menstruation methods at this workshop. Partners: Campus Women’s Center and Gamma Mu Chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2355807258011350/ The Trash Challenge Clean Up 6:00pm-7:00pm, Latinx Cultural Center in the Red Gym The Latinx Student Union will kick off a week of “trash tag” by cleaning up an area on campus and nominating other student organizations to do the same!

Wednesday, April 17

All Campus Party Badgers Chalk the Block + Office of Sustainability 10:00am-3:00pm, Library Mall Join REthink Wisconsin to paint a pot and the Office of Sustainability to plant a succulent and learn about our college student guide to sustainable living in dorms and apartments! Partners: Wisconsin Alumni Student Board, REthink Wisconsin, UW–Madison Office of Sustainability RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2542569259104093/ WUD Film Screening and Discussion: “Wasted!” 6:30pm-8:30pm, Marquee Theater Before or after the film, come chat with student organizations to talk about the film and learn more about food accessibility/justice/sustainability on campus! Partners: UW–Madison Office of Sustainability, WUD Cuisine, Campus Food Shed, Food Recovery Network, The Campus Kitchen at UW–Madison RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/314816722556532/

Thursday, April 18

Leave No Trace Workshop 5:00pm-6:00pm, Memorial Union Check out this Hoofers and Sierra Student Coalition-led workshop to learn more about engaging with nature through low-impact techniques. Partners: Wisconsin Hoofers and Sierra Student Coalition – UW Madison RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/682062992235311/ Environmental Justice Workshop 6:30pm-7:30pm, Memorial Union Join the Office of Sustainability to learn about environmental justice, including how it manifests in our local community. RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/802238573465852/

Friday, April 19

Fix It Friday! 1pm-5pm, Library Mall The Office of Sustainability, along with the University Bicycle Resource Center, is providing guidance on clothing repair and bicycle maintenance – come check us out! Also, coffee and treats from Bloom Bake Shop will be provided! Partners: UW–Madison Office of Sustainability, University Bicycle Resource Center and Bloom Bake Shop RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2284968231564843/ Campus Clothing Swap 12:00pm-3:00pm, SAC Caucus Room Clean out your closet and pick up some new clothes at this secondhand clothing swap, plus grab a reusable straw thanks to American Cetacean Society Student Coalition-UW Madison! Partners: ASM Sustainability, Sierra Student Coalition – UW Madison, American Cetacean Society Student Coalition-UW Madison RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2015217185256474/ Renewable Energy Student Activist Workshop 6:00pm-7:00pm, Memorial Union Join CLEAN UW–Madison to learn how to effectively advocate for renewable energy on campus. RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/817837938570613/

Saturday, April 20

Earth Week EcoFair 11:00am-3:00pm, Library Mall Chat with Hoofer committees and other groups to learn about creating equity in the outdoors and what you can do to get involved! Partners: UW–Madison Office of Sustainability, ALPs, Ice Age Trail Alliance, UW–Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve, Clif Bar, Guayakí Yerba Mate, #IamUW RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1253399481480643/

Sunday, April 21

For Love Of Earth 1:00pm-2:30pm, UW–Madison Arboretum Honor Earth Day on an early spring walk to search for signs of renewal in the gardens and woodlands. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center. RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2132310203557331

Monday, April 22

13th Annual Nelson Institute Earth Day Conference 9am-5pm, Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center More information: https://earthday.nelson.wisc.edu/program/   BUT WAIT… there’s more! Here are other great, sustainability-centered events occurring this week:

Tuesday, April 16