{"id":14977,"date":"2019-03-25T13:49:46","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T20:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/sustainability\/?p=14977"},"modified":"2019-04-23T20:51:07","modified_gmt":"2019-04-24T03:51:07","slug":"earth-week-at-bellevue-college-april-22nd-to-26th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/sustainability\/2019\/03\/25\/earth-week-at-bellevue-college-april-22nd-to-26th\/","title":{"rendered":"Earth Week at Bellevue College! April 22nd to 26th!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Celebrate Earth Week April 22<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 26<sup>th<\/sup>!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The Office of Sustainability is hosting BC\u2019s annual Earth Week on campus from April 22nd to 26th! It will be a week of FREE events that includes speakers, workshops, a farmer\u2019s market, an art gallery, and much more! Be sure to join us and participate in all these fun and exciting events! View the poster: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/03\/Earth-Week-Poster-2019.pdf\">Earth Week Poster 2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>17 Goals to Transform our World<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">This year\u2019s theme is Game On: Bellevue College Addresses the United Nation\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals. These 17 goals set forth by the United Nations are a call to action for all countries in order to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. The goals cover a wide breadth of issues our world faces including poverty, education, climate change, social justice, while also recognizing each goals interconnectedness. By using these goals as guidance to promote positive change, it\u2019s not game over for our plant, it\u2019s GAME ON!<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">For more information on the United Nation\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals check out:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabledevelopment.un.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">https:\/\/sustainabledevelopment.un.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">A special thanks goes out to the Student Environmental Sustainability Fund for funding Earth Week events. Other thanks go to BC staff for helping coordinate and run sessions during the week: Rick Glover, Nicole Arroyo, Nancy Lane, Brandae Grein and the XR Lab, Roshni Tewari, Russ Payne, Christina Sciabarra, Michael Hanson, Sapan Parekh, Wendy Pickering, Peter Prescott, Rachel Lowe, and Grounds Crew. We greatly appreciate each and every one of you!<\/p>\n<p>As well, in the cafeteria they will be offering a special blend organic coffee from a local roaster, local farm grown vegetables, and local organic black angus beef. Check it out when you&#8217;re getting lunch!<\/p>\n<h3>Get Involved&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p>Make a &#8220;Personal Paris Agreement&#8221; carbon commitment and take this survey in support of Roshni Tewari&#8217;s class: <a href=\"https:\/\/hazukikoizumi.typeform.com\/to\/BKa4xz\">Carbon Commitment Survey<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Full schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We have an awesome lineup of speakers, workshops, and documentaries for you to enjoy. Please take a moment to learn more about our speakers and read their bios <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/sustainability\/earth-week-2019-speaker-bios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please continue to check back here as the schedule is subject to change.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mayflower-tablepress-wrap\"><h2 id=\"tablepress-140-name\" class=\"tablepress-table-name tablepress-table-name-id-140\">All Week!<\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-140\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-140 table\" aria-labelledby=\"tablepress-140-name\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Event <\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Description<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Place\/Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Art Gallery<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Come see art created by students and staff! Themes include life below water, life on land, reduced inequality, climate action, peace, justice, and strong institution. See you there!<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Library <br \/>\nMonday -Thursday: 7:00 AM to 8:00PM<br \/>\nFriday: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Library Display<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Visit the Library and check out their display featuring sustainable projects and events that happened on campus as well as the excellent resources and books related to sustainability they have available to students, faculty, and staff.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Library <br \/>\nMonday -Thursday: 7:00 AM to 8:00PM<br \/>\nFriday: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Recycle Your<br \/>\nElectronics (FREE) with Interconnection!<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Donate your personal broken, old, or electronics you just don't want anymore!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nLocal company Interconnection will recycle your old electronics in a socially and environmentally friendly manner, ensuring any data on the device is securely removed or destroyed.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nNOT Accepted: CRT Monitors, kitchen appliances, garden tools, hand tools, or bathroom appliances.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nONLY PERSONAL ITEMS- All BC electronics should be brought to IT to be processed\/recycled\/surplussed, Room A109 or 425-564-4357.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n** We also have a Fix-It Fair on Friday April 26th if you would like to try and get your electronic item fixed! Other items (clothing, small appliances, furniture, etc are also accepted for fixing!** <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">PALS Center (C105)<br \/>\nDrop Off Bin<br \/>\nApril 22-26, all day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-140 from cache -->\n<div class=\"mayflower-tablepress-wrap\"><h2 id=\"tablepress-135-name\" class=\"tablepress-table-name tablepress-table-name-id-135\">Monday April 22, 2019- Earth Day!<\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-135\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-135 table\" aria-labelledby=\"tablepress-135-name\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Event <\/th><th class=\"column-2\">What It's All About!<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Location\/Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">All Day Event: Bike Mobile<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Come visit BikeWorks Bike Mobile and get your bike fixed up for free (labor included, parts may be extra).<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs <br \/>\nGoal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C Courtyard<br \/>\n10:00 AM to 2:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">All Day Event: Bike Demos<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Learn about electric bikes and bike share programs, while also getting to test out different electric bikes in a safe and supportive environment!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C Courtyard<br \/>\n10:00 AM to 2:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">All Day Event: Bike Powered Smoothies<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Pedal your way to getting a delicious organic smoothie. Join Pedal Smoothies, a company that uses 100% green energy to make their drinks. (Hint: it's with a bike powered blender!)<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C Courtyard<br \/>\n11:00 AM to 2:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">All Day Event: Puget Sound Energy Lighting Fair<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Learn ways to be more efficient and save money in your home! Purchase an energy saving lighting or water saving kit!<br \/>\nCheck out the flyer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/04\/Image_001.jpg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C Lobby<br \/>\n10:00 AM to 2:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Nancy Lane's Earth Day Presentations and Climate Commitment<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">A class presentation on environmental and social justice issues, and the making of a climate commitment poster with actions to take!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 13: Climate Action<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Cafeteria Stage<br \/>\n8:30 AM to 9:20 AM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Wilder Than Wild: Fire, Forests, and the Future. <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">View this one hour documentary about how forest management and climate change is exposing Western wild lands to large, high intensity wildfires, while greenhouse gases released from these fires contribute to global warming.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nRun time: 60 minutes<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 15: Life on Land<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">D106<br \/>\n9:30 AM to 10:30 AM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Combating Diseases in a Warming World<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">As climate change shifts the endemic regions for many diseases to which we currently have no vaccines, there is an urgent need to develop new drugs to treat these diseases and to utilize next-generation vaccination methods to prevent the diseases. Join BC's Nicole Arroyo and learn about the future of host-pathogen defense and join the discussion to see what you can do to help these efforts.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 3: Good Health and Well Being, Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C130<br \/>\n10:30 AM to 11:20 AM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Environmental Racism Workshop<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Join BC's David Spataro as he introduces participants to the issue of environmental racism and provides some historical background on the social struggles and thinkers that established environmental racism as a significant part of the environmental movement.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C120<br \/>\n11:30 AM to 12:20 AM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Exploring Sustainability through Virtual Reality<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Join BC's XR lab to discuss how virtual reality can help foster sustainable actions. During the presentation, attendees will get to try sustainability focused VR for themselves! It's an interactive and immersive session where participants will personally experience what our planet and our future looks like through this amazing technology.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Goal 14: Life Below Water<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C130<br \/>\n12:30 PM to 1:20 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Crafting for People Experiencing Homeless: Sleeping Mats made of Plastic Bags<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Come join Sapan Parekh, of the RISE Learning Institute, in converting plastic bags into a bedroll for people experiencing homelessness. Must be able to use scissors, but no other skills required.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nA joint project between the Office of Sustainability and The RISE Learning Institute.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 1: No Poverty, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">D106<br \/>\n1:30 PM to 2:30 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">From Trash to Treasure: Junk Journaling Workshop<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Learn how to keep things out of the landfill, by turning old items into new, creative, and useful objects. Join Seattle Recreative and make your very own journal from a variety of repurposed materials.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nLimited space available. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nSIGN UP here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/8050C4EACA92DA6F85-trash\">https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/8050C4EACA92DA6F85-trash<\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C120<br \/>\n2:30 PM to 3:20 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Game On Gameshow<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">BC's Rick Glover is hosting an interactive \"pub trivia\" style Gameshow about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and how BC can lead the way for a prosperous future.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nParticipate Online! View Live or recorded here: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BcSust\/<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoals 1-17: SDG Overview!<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">D106<br \/>\n3:00 PM to 4:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-135 from cache -->\n<div class=\"mayflower-tablepress-wrap\"><h2 id=\"tablepress-136-name\" class=\"tablepress-table-name tablepress-table-name-id-136\">Tuesday April 23, 2019<\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-136\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-136 table\" aria-labelledby=\"tablepress-136-name\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Event <\/th><th class=\"column-2\">What It's All About!<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Location\/Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Learning at the Edge of the Apocalypse: Understanding and Addressing Uncomfortable Emotions around Climate Change<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Join UW Tacoma's Ellen E Moore to discuss the feelings around living in a time where climate change and other environmental impacts seem inevitable. Talk through your emotions, learn ways to cope, and find solutions. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 13: Climate Action<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C130<br \/>\n8:30 AM to 9:20 AM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">CANCELLED- Restoring Traditional Lands of the Snoqualmie People. Apologies. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nDocumentary instead, TBD<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C130<br \/>\n9:30 AM to 10:20 AM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Backpacking 101<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Want to explore all the wilderness that Washington has to offer? Peter Prescott of BC's Wellness Center will give an introductory lesson on backpacking and give you all the tools you need to feel comfortable and confident to hit the trail!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 15: Life on Land and Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C130<br \/>\n10:30 AM to 11:20 AM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Climate Change vs Nihilism <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">BC's Russ Payne will dive into how climate action and living sustainably can help people find deeper meaning in life.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nGoal 13: Climate Action<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C130<br \/>\n11:30 AM to 12:20 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Wasted! A story of Food Waste Documentary <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Come watch a film about food waste. For more info: http:\/\/www.wastedfilm.com<br \/>\n<br \/>\nRun time 1 hour 30 min.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs <br \/>\nGoal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 15: Life on Land<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Cafeteria Stage<br \/>\n12:30 PM - 1:20 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Conquering Mt. Trashmore: A Waste Audit<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">BC's fourth annual waste audit, come learn the proper way to sort recyclables and compostables and learn about waste management!<br \/>\n<br \/>\n** Any full classes attending will need to complete a pre-learning session, please contact Sustainability **<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs <br \/>\nGoal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 15: Life on Land<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C Courtyard<br \/>\n1:30 PM-3:30 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-136 from cache -->\n<div class=\"mayflower-tablepress-wrap\"><h2 id=\"tablepress-137-name\" class=\"tablepress-table-name tablepress-table-name-id-137\">Wednesday April 24, 2019<\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-137\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-137 table\" aria-labelledby=\"tablepress-137-name\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Event <\/th><th class=\"column-2\">What It's All About!<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Location\/Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">All Day Event: Farmer's Market<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Annual produce stand, seed swap, plant sale, tabling, and other local vendors.  Come meet local growers and makers, educate yourself about organics and locally grown produce, and get your fridge and garden filled! Come learn about great causes and opportunities to volunteer!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nCASH ONLY for produce stand and plant sale, other vendors take cards. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nCurrently we have honey, soaps &amp; scrubs, produce, flowers, baked goods, oils and vinegars, plants, coffee, and many organizations tabling! ** SUBJECT TO CHANGE**<br \/>\n<br \/>\nRemember to bring a reusable bag if you can!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 1-17, this market will touch on nearly all the SDGs!<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C Courtyard<br \/>\n10:00 AM to 2:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sustainable Seattle: Exploring the Bullitt Center and Capitol Hill's Eco-District<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">BC student Rodrigo Cachay will talk about the famous Bullitt Center in Seattle and BC student Mitra Torshizi will talk about sustainable cities and Capitol Hill's Eco-District. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C130<br \/>\n8:30 AM to 9:20 AM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">King County's Local Food Initiative<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mike Lufkin, a local food economy manager who oversees King County\u2019s Local Food Initiative, will discuss how this program aims to build a stronger farm-to-plate pipeline in our region by connecting local farmers to consumers, increasing access to healthy and affordable foods, supporting farmers, protecting farmland, and creating food systems that are resilient to climate change. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth,  Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C130<br \/>\n9:30 AM to 10:30 AM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Organisms have been solving problems since the beginning of life on earth. Jennifer Barnes AIA, LEED\u00aeAP of 55-5 Consulting explores how we can learn from nature and apply that knowledge to finding solutions to real world problems. Learn about biomimicry, which is the design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled on biological entities and processess, and how it is being used to improve urban life in this engaging and informative presentation.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 15: Life on Land<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C130<br \/>\n10:30 AM to 11:20 AM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PSE Is Going Green<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Join Puget Sound Energy's Wendy Weiker as she discusses green energy and how PSE is joining the movement. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C130<br \/>\n11:30 AM to 12:20 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Plant ID Walking Tour<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Come take a tour  of campus with BC's Michael Hanson and learn about all the plants that live here!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 15: Life on Land<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Meet at the Greenhouse<br \/>\n12:30 PM to 1:20 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Living on One Dollar Documentary <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Watch as a group of friends try to live on $1 a day in Guatemala, a reality for over 1.1 billion people around the world.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nStudent facilitated discussion on the issue of climate change as a driver of the Central American migration\/caravan to the U.S. border and on the conditions and impacts of poverty.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nRun time: 56 minutes with discussion to follow.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 6: Clean Water and Santiation, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">D106<br \/>\n1:30 PM to 3:20 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Eating Animals Documentary<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">https:\/\/eatinganimalsmovie.com\/ <br \/>\n<br \/>\nEating Animals is an urgent, eye-opening look at the environmental, economic, and public health consequences of factory farming. Tracing the history of food production in the United States, the film charts how farming has gone from local and sustainable to a corporate Frankenstein monster that offers cheap eggs, meat, and dairy at a steep cost: the exploitation of animals; the risky use of antibiotics and hormones; and the pollution of our air, soil, and water. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nRun time 1 hour 35 min<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, Goal 15: Life on Land, Goal 13: Climate Action<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C130<br \/>\n3:00 pm to 4:45 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-137 from cache -->\n<div class=\"mayflower-tablepress-wrap\"><h2 id=\"tablepress-138-name\" class=\"tablepress-table-name tablepress-table-name-id-138\">Thursday April 25, 2019<\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-138\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-138 table\" aria-labelledby=\"tablepress-138-name\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Event <\/th><th class=\"column-2\">What It's All About!<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Location\/Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Field Trip to 21 Acres<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Join us for an exciting field trip to 21 Acres, a sustainable farm in Woodinville, Washington. The day will start with a tour of the farm and discussions around sustainable agriculture and climate change. Next up is a tour of their Green Building (LEED Platinum certified), where we will get to see the innovation that makes it have less impact on the earth. Lastly, we will be learning how to make a vegetarian meal using fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients. Get hands on experience prepping and cooking your own healthy meal, followed by the best part...taste testing your hard work!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nLimited space available! Signup required. Free transportation to\/from campus.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSIGN UP BY APRIL 17 HERE:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/8050c4eaca92da6f85-earth\">https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/8050c4eaca92da6f85-earth<\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, Goal 15: Life on Land<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Depart from BC to<br \/>\nWoodinville, Wa<br \/>\n11:00 AM to 4:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-138 from cache -->\n<div class=\"mayflower-tablepress-wrap\"><h2 id=\"tablepress-139-name\" class=\"tablepress-table-name tablepress-table-name-id-139\">Friday 2019<\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-139\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-139 table\" aria-labelledby=\"tablepress-139-name\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Event <\/th><th class=\"column-2\">What It's All About!<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Location\/Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">All Day Event: Fix-It Fair<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Avoid the landfill and the cost of buying a new item by bringing in your broken items to get repaired for FREE!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nExamples of items to bring in include clothing, lamps, small appliances (fans, electric heaters, vacuums, small kitchen appliances, etc.), electronics, and pieces of furniture!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nPlease be aware this is volunteer run and not everything can be fixed.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1st Floor Hub\/Cafe at <br \/>\nStudent Housing<br \/>\n10:00 AM to 2:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">All Day Event: Electric Vehicle Car Show<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Come check out some electric vehicles including Teslas, Volts, &amp; More! Special thanks to the Seattle Electric Vehicle Association.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C Courtyard<br \/>\n10:00 AM to 2:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Composting 101<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Learn about all the wonderful benefits of composting with Cedar Grove and ask any questions about what can and can't be composted. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, GOal 15: Life on Land<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2nd Floor Hub\/Cafe at <br \/>\nStudent Housing<br \/>\n8:30 AM to 9:20 AM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Yoga<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Come get your yoga on with BC's Rachel Lowe, in this unique opportunity to see the skyline and breathe fresh air on the Student Housing patio!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nBring a mat and a beach towel (extra mats and space are limited).<br \/>\n<br \/>\nWill be indoors if inclement weather.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 3: Good Health and Well- Being<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2nd Floor Patio at <br \/>\nStudent Housing<br \/>\n9:30 AM to 10:20 AM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Meditation<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Join as a follow up to the yoga class, or as a stand alone class. <br \/>\nFind inner peace and relaxation.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 3: Good Health and Well- Being<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2nd Floor Patio at<br \/>\nStudent Housing<br \/>\n10:30 AM to 11:00 AM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Green Cleaning Workshop<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Learn how to make your own natural cleaning products in this hands on class. Each participant will come away with their very own \"Green Cleaning Kit\".<br \/>\n<br \/>\nLimited space available. First come, first served. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nSIGN UP REQUIRED HERE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/8050c4eaca92da6f85-green\">https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/8050c4eaca92da6f85-green <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 3: Good Health and Well- Being, Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 11; Sustainable Cities and Communities<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2nd Floor Hub\/Cafe at Student Housing <br \/>\n11:30 AM to 12:20 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Rain Garden Work Party<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Join the BC Grounds Crew in beautifying the Student Housing Rain Garden. We will learn about how rain gardens work, remove invasive species, and enjoy a day outside!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nPlease wear clothes for gardening!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSpace is unlimited, but please sign up so we know how many tools to provide: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/8050C4EACA92DA6F85-student\">https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/8050C4EACA92DA6F85-student <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 15: Life on Land<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Meet in the 1st Floor Pizza Caf\u00e9 at<br \/>\nStudent Housing<br \/>\n12:30 PM to 1:20 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Costa Rica Health, Wellness, and Sustainability<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Listen to students talk about their travels to Costa Rica and what they observed about sustainability there and how the lessons learned can be applied to Bellevue College.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nStudents discuss how they explored a highly biodiverse Blue Zone society that focuses on nine attributes for wellness. Health promoting and health inhibiting lifestyle practices are studied and compared to the United States. Factors such as socioeconomic status, nutritional habits and sustainable environmental practices are identified and applied to their project-based outcome.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSDGs<br \/>\nGoal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">C130<br \/>\n1:30 PM to 3:20 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Bioswale Work Party<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Get your hands dirty and make a difference on campus! Join the Bioswale event  to help make this landscape feature continue to be effective at filtering out toxins and sediments before it reaches our storm drains. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nPlease wear clothes for gardening!<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Meet at the Greenhouse<br \/>\n1:30 PM to 3:20 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-139 from cache -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate Earth Week April 22nd\u00a0\u2013 26th! The Office of Sustainability is hosting BC\u2019s annual Earth Week on campus from April 22nd to 26th! It will be a week of FREE events that includes speakers, workshops, a farmer\u2019s market, an art gallery, and much more! Be sure to join us and participate in all these fun <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/sustainability\/2019\/03\/25\/earth-week-at-bellevue-college-april-22nd-to-26th\/\">...more about Earth Week at Bellevue College! 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