Monday, March 23, 2009

ECOWEEK 2009

Monday, March 23th
CLIMATE AND CONFLICT
8pm Ward 5
Hear from Prof. James Lee and Dr. Phillip Pattberg on how climate change is catalyzing conflict and leading to climate refugees.


Tuesday, March 24th
OPEN MIC, OPEN MINDS
9pm Tavern
Use your voice for change with Eco-Sense and CASJ. All performers are welcome!


Wednesday, March 25th
ADOPT A PLANT
11am-2pm Quad
Take home a plant to grow for AU’s new community garden.


Thursday, March 26th
STOP MOUNTAIN TOP REMOVAL: LOBBY TRAINING
8pm Battelle Atrium
Want to stop mountaintop removal? Learn to lobby for the Clean Water Protection Act.


Friday, March 27th
TREE PLANTING
9am-1pm Mt Vernon Triangle
Meet at the Northside shuttle stop at 8:15am
Help plant trees with Casey Trees. Email us your name, email address, and phone number to sign up.


Saturday, March 28th
KITE FESTIVAL
11am Southside shuttle stop
Join Eco-Sense with a trip to the Smithsonian’s Kite Festival. Enjoy a day outside to kick off the Cherry Blossom Festival with a clean energy theme.

EARTH HOUR
8:30pm Wherever you are
Turn out your lights for just one hour and be part of a global movement. Millions of people around the world will be turning out their lights and showing the planet the importance of climate change.

Monday, March 30th
AU FARMERS’ MARKET
10am-2pm Quad
Fresh, local food and goods at your fingertips.

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