{"id":11693,"date":"2016-04-08T16:14:34","date_gmt":"2016-04-08T23:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/sustainability\/?p=11693"},"modified":"2016-04-08T16:14:34","modified_gmt":"2016-04-08T23:14:34","slug":"earth-week-2016-think-global-act-local-april-19-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/sustainability\/2016\/04\/08\/earth-week-2016-think-global-act-local-april-19-22\/","title":{"rendered":"EARTH WEEK 2016: THINK GLOBAL, ACT LOCAL! APRIL 19-22"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Tuesday April 19th to Friday April 22nd (Earth Day!), we have a very exciting line-up of activities for the campus to enjoy. Check out the poster below, or the chart for a more detailed explanation of events. Check back here to keep up to date on any changes to the schedule!<\/p>\n

Earth Week 2016 Final Poster<\/a><\/p>\n

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TUESDAY APRIL 19th <\/th>What It\u2019s About!<\/th>Time &
\nLocation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Gardening for Wildlife<\/td>Come hear Sarah Lane of the National Wildlife Federation talk about how to garden to encourage biodiversity and keep wildlife safe.<\/td>\u2022\t8:30 am- 9:20 am
\n\u2022\tC130
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BC Sustainable Festival<\/td>Check out the BC Sustainability Festival!
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\nWe are having a farmer\u2019s market with a variety of vendors and organizations to our campus. Buy some local, fresh, organic vegetables, flowers, honey, etc. Find some new volunteer opportunities and get involved in your community.
\n
\nBring in your plant starts or seeds to exchange in a seed swap and get your garden going!
\n
\nTake a walking tour of the sustainability initiatives of BC! (Starts at 10:30 am)
\n<\/td>		\u2022\t10:00 am-2:00 pm
\n\u2022\tC Courtyard
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Anthropologist<\/td>http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2462276\/
\nDocumentary film screening hosted by the Anthropology Dept<\/td>		\u2022\t1:00 pm- 2:40 pm
\n\u2022\tC130
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2 Hour Hands on Composting Workshop<\/td>Come and learn all about composting in this workshop hosted by Seattle Tilth! Prepare to get hands on with compost techniques!<\/td>\u2022\t1:30 pm-3:30 pm
\n\u2022\tGreenhouse
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E-Waste Mania! Recycle your electronics for free!<\/td>Bring in your old electronics all week and have them recycled responsibly!
\n
\nAccepted: laptops, tablets, desktops, LCD monitors, TVs less than 40\u201d, Mice, Keyboards, Cables, Hardware Components, Hard Drives, Cell phones and Accessories, Printers, Ink and toner cartridges
\n
\nDO NOT BRING: CRT Monitors, Kitchen Appliances, garden tools, hand tools, or bathroom appliances
\n<\/td>		\u2022\tDonation Box in C Caf\u00e9
\n\u2022\tALL WEEK
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
WEDNESDAY APRIL 20th <\/th>What It\u2019s About!<\/th>Time &
\nLocation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Nature\u2019s Toilet Lessons: Why Trevor Noah of the Daily Show is Not Comfortable Flushing<\/td>Roger Johnson of Eidon will be here to explain all about biomimicry and some toilet talk! This should be an interesting one!<\/td>\u2022\t9:30 am- 10:20 am
\n\u2022\tC130
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Would You Buy That? Gameshow<\/td>Rick Glover and Sonya Doucette will run an exciting gameshow that makes you think about the things you buy, and what\u2019s in them! What are you spending YOUR money on?<\/td>\u2022\t10:30 am- 11:20 am
\n\u2022\tC130
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capitalism and the Environmental Crisis (CANCELLED)
\n
\nINSTEAD: Invasives, Weeds, and Other Undesirables <\/td>		Unfortunately BJ Unti's talk has been cancelled.
\n
\nInstead we have BC's Branden from the Grounds crew to talk to you about weeds and invasive plants, how to control them, and give you a walking demo! Start at C130.<\/td>		\u2022\t12:30 pm- 1:20 pm
\n\u2022\tC130
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Citizen Advocacy and Conservation <\/td>Ben Hughey of the Mountains to Sound Greenway will be here to talk about your backyard, the mountains to sound greenway, and how to protect it!<\/td>\u2022\t1:30 to 2:20
\n\u2022\tC130
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The True Cost<\/td>http:\/\/truecostmovie.com\/
\nDocumentary film screening
\n<\/td>		\u2022\t1:30 to 3:20
\n\u2022\tD106
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bike Mobile: Free Bicycle Repairs<\/td>Come get your bike tuned up for free! Hosted by Bike Works, they will make most repairs to your bike free of charge and get you ready to ride in this nice weather!<\/td>\u2022\t10:00 am to 2:00 pm
\n\u2022\tC Courtyard
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ASG BBQ- Zero Waste Event<\/td>The ASG BBQ is a zero waste event this year. What does that mean? Everything is 100% compostable or recyclable and nothing goes to landfill. Please come out and support the ASG and compost or recycle!
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\nCheck out the fishing game presented by the Science and Sustainability Association!
\n<\/td>		\u2022\t11:30 am- 2:00 pm
\n\u2022\tA Courtyard
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THURSDAY APRIL 21st <\/th>What It\u2019s About!<\/th>Time &
\nLocation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Profoundly Local Food<\/td>Michael Hanson will be taking about the importance of buying local food and how it impacts the environment, the farmers, and you!<\/td>\u2022\t9:30 am-10:20 am
\n\u2022\tC130
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bicycle Commuting 101 Workshop<\/td>Bike Works is back! Come and learn how to commute on a bike. Get the basic tips and tricks to feel comfortable riding around Bellevue on your bike!<\/td>\u2022\t10:30 am-11:20 am
\n\u2022\tC130
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sustainability in the Airline Industry<\/td>Jackie Drumheller of Alaska Airlines will be here to talk about how even the airline industry can be sustainable! Check it out and learn how this northwest company does it!<\/td>\u2022\t10:30 am-11:20 am
\n\u2022\tC120
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chuitna: More than Salmon on the Line <\/td>http:\/\/savethechuitna.org\/
\nDocumentary film screening, with Skype Q&A
\n<\/td>		\u2022\t12:30 pm-1:20 pm
\n\u2022\tC130
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Become a Waste Warrior: Hands on Waste Audit<\/td>Have you ever wondered what\u2019s recyclable, or if you should compost? Come see why and learn how to sort your waste!
\n
\nThe Office of Sustainability will teach to you get hands on in a waste audit and become a waste warrior!
\n<\/td>		\u2022\t1:30 PM-3:30 pm
\n\u2022\tD Courtyard
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
This Changes Everything<\/td>http:\/\/thefilm.thischangeseverything.org\/
\nDocumentary film screening
\n<\/td>		\u2022\t2:30 pm-4:20 pm
\n\u2022\tC130
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electric Vehicle Car Show<\/td>Come and check out some electric vehicles and ask the experts all about them! Learn about alternative methods of transportation!<\/td>\u2022\t10:00 am-2:00 pm
\n\u2022\tC Courtyard
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FRIDAY APRIL 22nd- EARTH DAY!<\/th>What It\u2019s About!<\/th>Time &
\nLocation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
LEED Buildings Tour<\/td>Ever wonder what LEED is and why S and T building are LEED certified? Come on a tour with William Tribble and check out some of the sustainability features we have right here on campus!<\/td>\u202210:30 am-11:20 am
\n\u2022Start at T building lobby
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A Siege of Salt and Sand (CANCELLED)
\n
\nINSTEAD: Chasing Ice <\/td>		Unfortunately a Siege of Salt and Sand has been cancelled.
\n
\nINSTEAD we will be showing Chasing Ice, a documentary film screening: https:\/\/chasingice.com\/
\n<\/td>		\u2022\t11:30 am-1:30pm
\n\u2022\tC120
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Plant ID Tour of Campus<\/td>We have a lot of cool plants here on campus, and Michael Hanson is one of our resident experts! Come on this tour and learn all about local flora. <\/td>\u2022\t12:30 pm- 1:30 pm
\n\u2022\tStart at the Greenhouse
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Science Caf\u00e9- The Blob<\/td>In this interesting Science Caf\u00e9, come and learn about the ocean\u2019s blob: https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Blob_(Pacific_Ocean)<\/td>\u2022\t12:30 pm-1:30 pm
\n\u2022\tC130
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Environmental Racism Workshop<\/td>Bellevue College has a strong equity and justice focus. Come on out as David Spataro hosts an interactive workshop focused on environmental racism. <\/td>\u2022\t1:30 pm- 3:20 pm
\n\u2022\tC130
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
From Student to Student: Leadership Practices to Drive Teamwork and Environmentally Conscious Action<\/td> Come and hear from Jeffrey Dunn, a BC Student, how sustainability themes can tie into leadership practices and how you can apply them right here on campus!<\/td>\u2022\t2:30 pm-3:20 pm
\n\u2022\tC120
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reduce Waste Rummage Sale<\/td>The Nursing Students Association is hosting a \u201cReduce Waste\u201d Rummage Sale! Come out and find some treasures and give them new life!
\n
\nProceeds go into sustainability initiatives on campus and towards social equity programs run by the nursing department.
\n<\/td>		\u2022\t10:00 am- 2:00 pm
\n\u2022\tC Courtyard
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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