Celebrate sustainability and Earth Day with an array of academic, social, service and awareness events here at UMBC:
EcoFest: Green Festival
Mon, 4/20 | 10am-2pm | The Quad
(Rain location: Gameroom)
A Green Festival with music, games, speakers, performances, food, crafts, giveaways, and more! Hosted by Students for Environmental Awareness.
Communication Climate Symposium
Mon, 4/20 | 12:30pm-6pm | UC Ballroom
Presentations and poster session featuring research related to climate change. Hosted by Joint Center for Earth Technologies, UMBC partnership with NASA.
Beautiful Earth (Part of the Climate Symposium)
Mon, 4/20 | 3:30pm | UC Ballroom
An artistic multi-media presentation, featuring live Native American Music, and more. Hosted by Joint Center for Earth Technologies, UMBC partnership with NASA.
Rachel Carson & Her Sisters
Tues, 4/21 | 4pm-6pm | Library 7th Floor
As part of Earth Week at UMBC, Dr. Robert K. Musil will present a talk on his book Rachel Carson and Her Sisters: Extraordinary Women Who Have Shaped America’s Environment. Hosted by EDU, GES, GWS, and more.
5k for Earth Day
Wed, 4/22 | 11am-1:30pm | The Quad
A 5k race through various green areas on campus! Those who sign up and run will receive a free 5k for Earth Day t-shirt and snacks at the race!
Earth Day at URCAD
Wed, 4/22 | 9:30am-4pm | UC Ballroom
The annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day will feature a eco-friendly new paperless system. This year, the day falls on Earth Day, so stop by for giveaways and information. Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Education.
Green Office Reception
Thursday 4/23
In the first year of the program, several offices have earned Green Office Certification by completing a checklist with the help of a training and toolkit. At this reception we will recognize and celebrate the offices who first adopted the green makeover. Hosted by the Climate Action Steering Committee.
Tree Beautification & Clean-Up
Friday 4/24 | 12pm-3pm | Commons Garage
Weeding, mulching, and staking of trees planted by the Commons Garage. Hosted by Facilities Management, SEA, ETF, and PSS.
