For the complete schedule and itinerary with ALL Earth Week events, click here!
To sign up to volunteer at any events, click here!
All events are linked to their corresponding Facebook page for more information. Click the orange links for times, locations, and event details. Invite your friends and RSVP to let us know if you're coming!Invite your friends and RSVP to let us know if you'll be coming!
ALL WEEK LONG
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***The pledge wall will be at a different location each day. Click for schedule.
Make your pledge for sustainability or whatever difference you hope to make this week and beyond. This public craft will move to different locations each day, so be sure to stop by and write your pledge!
SECS teamed up with the Campus Bike Shop to build an awesome new bike-- and we're giving it away! Each raffle entry is totally free and your chances to win increase as you attend more Earth Week events. Don't miss out!
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Monday, April 21
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[9:00am - 11:30am, Illini Union Rooms A&B]
SWATeams will be meeting and having roundtable meetings on their separate initiatives. Students are encouraged to attend to show their interest in the Illinois Climate Action Plan. Free continental breakfast will also be provided.
***Drop off sites vary during collection. Collection phase is from April 17 - April 20.
[12pm - 4pm, University YMCA]
SECS and APO bring you a whole new level of thrifting! Drop off your gently used clothing and swap out for other donations! Drop offs start TODAY, ending on Saturday. Thenon Monday, stop by the YMCA to browse through all the donations and pick out some new/old clothes!
[6pm - 7pm, University YMCA]
Learn to make all-natural cleaning and beauty supplies at this awesome student-led DIY workshop. Don't forget to bring clean containers to take home free samples!
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Tuesday, April 22
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[11am - 2pm, Courtyard Cafe]
Hear from multiple groups for an environmental mini-Quad Day! Learn more about RSOs and off-campus organizations and businesses while picking up some awesome freebies!
[5pm - 6:30pm, University YMCA]
Learn more about environmental policy and current issues with Jen Walling from the Illinois Environmental Council. Free food will also be provided!
[8pm, Main Quad]
Join us for a free screening of the eco-documentary, Bidder 70 which shows one student's act of civil disobedience for climate justice. Bring a blanket and a buddy and enjoy a night of environmental cinema under the stars!
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Wednesday, April 23
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[11am - 3pm, Main Quad]
SECS is teaming up with BikeFace to bring you easily accessible bike maintenance. While you wait, enjoy a bike-blended smoothie powered by your very own legs! $2 donations encouraged.
[7pm, Ikenberry Commons SDRP]
***This event will take the place of the SECS general meeting.
Join us for a night of inspiration and education as Stephen Ritz, part teacher, part activist tells us his story of being a teacher and farmer. This event is free and open to the public!
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Thursday, April 24
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[8pm, Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant]
Come out Thursday night to one of the hippest spots on campus for a night of music and celebration for our good Mother Earth! $5 donations are suggested.
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Friday, April 25
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[3pm - 6pm, Stanley Illini Grove]
Enter to compete in this environmentally-friendly, culinary contest! Grills will be available, remember to keep your recipes vegetarian and be creative! Registration is required for this event, sign up to compete here.
[6pm - 7pm, Stanley Illini Grove]
Immediately following the cook-off, bikers will be taking off from Stanley Illini Grove for an hour long ride with BikeFace!
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Saturday, April 26
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[9:30am - 2:00pm, Prosperity Gardens]
Looking for some hands-on activity to really celebrate Earth Week? Look no further, join us on Saturday for volunteer work at one of Champaign's fastest growing farms. Registration is required for this event, sign up to volunteer here.
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