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Earth Month Events at UMB | |
Specialty Recycling Collections
Monday, April 1 - Tuesday, April 30
SMC Campus Center and Lexington Buildings
Recycle books, alkaline batteries, ink/toner cartridges, electronics, and plastic bags & film in designated bins in the lobbies of the SMC Campus Center and Lexington buildings.
Alkaline Batteries: AAA, AA, C, D, 9-Volt
Electronics: computers, laptops, servers, monitors, printers, keyboards, mice, switches, routers, wire, cell phones, tablets, communication equipment
Books: hardcover and softcover
Toner/Ink Cartridges: laser and inkjet printer cartridges
Plastic Bags & Film: shopping bags, produce bags, ziploc bags, bread bags, cereal bags, bubble wrap, plastic overwrap, air pillows
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Wellness Fair
Monday, April 1 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
SMC Campus Center
The fair is comprised of more than 50 vendors, student leaders, campus partners, and community organizations who come together to share a wealth of resources designed to help attendees prioritize their physical, mental, and emotional wellness.
Join the Office of Sustainability for a live cooking demo (and sampling) of a delicious plant-based recipe. Learn how easy, affordable, and delicious plant-based cooking can be. Limit of 5 people per session.
**Special note: The recipe will contain peanuts. Individuals with nut allergies are not encouraged to register.
Register here for the 1 p.m. session.
Register here for the 1:15 p.m. session.
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Meet the Founder: Chris Amendola
Wednesday, April 3 from 12 - 1 p.m.
HSHSL, 3rd Floor
Join The Grid and Office of Sustainability as we welcome Chris Amendola, chef and owner of foraged, a local, hyper-seasonal restaurant focused on natural flavors and local ingredients. With a modern American cooking style, Chef Chris Amendola delivers a unique, memorable journey through the seasons for foraged diners, setting the stage for an unparalleled culinary experience. This event is in-person at The Grid (HSHSL, 3rd Floor). Refreshments will be served.
Register here.
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Campus Cleanup with Staff Senate
Tuesday, April 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Outside HSF3
Join the Office of Sustainability, Environmental Services, and Staff Senate for a trash cleanup of campus to #KeepUMBBeautiful! Drop by our basecamp at the main entrance of HSFIII at the beginning of your shift to check in and get supplies. You will be assigned to help clean a specific zone of campus during your shift(s). Swing back by basecamp at the end of your shift(s) to drop off your full trash bags. Basecamp will be located at the main entrance to HSF3 (670 W Baltimore St).
Register here.
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ECO-Fest
Friday, April 12 from 12 - 3 p.m.
Outside HSF3
Join ECO for the 2nd annual ECO-Fest, their spring Earth Day celebration, outside of HSF3. This event's purpose is to connect and engage students in environmental opportunities and sustainable actions. This event is hoping to generate greater visibility for the interconnections between the climate crisis, our personal lives, and our aspiring professions. Co-Sponsored by the USGA.
For the Plant/Book/Clothing Swaps, please feel free to bring any of the following gently used items you'd like to get rid of:
- Plant supplies, cuttings, pots, etc.
- Books of any kind
- Clothing of any kind (please, no undergarments)
Pre-registration is not required but preferred. Anyone pre-registered by April 5 will be entered into a drawing for a B.Willow Plant Care gift bag.
Register here.
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Bike Tune Ups with Joe's Bike Shop
Wednesday, April 17 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
School of Nursing Courtyard
Come to the School of Nursing Courtyard for a free bike tune-up courtesy of Joe's Bike Shop. Approximately 30 bikes will receive tune-ups; bikes will be accepted until 1:30 p.m. or the limit is reached. This event is sponsored by GreenSON.
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Earth Day 5K with URecFit and Wellness
Thursday, April 18 from 12 - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center
All 5ks begin at the Campus Center at 621 W. Lombard St. at noon. Runs are free for everyone! The theme is earthy attire.
Register here.
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The Effects of Climate Change on Global Health - Implications for Maryland
Wednesday, April 24 from 9 - 10:30 a.m.
HSF3, CR1010
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) School of Medicine Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health and the UMB Office of Sustainability will co-host a panel discussion exploring the far-reaching consequences of climate change on global health, with a specific focus on the challenges and opportunities Maryland faces. Breakfast included. This event is in-person in the HSF3 Ground Floor Symposium Room (CR1010).
Register here.
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Climate Change, Health, and Society Panels at UMB
A series of three panels on Monday afternoons in April from 1 - 3 p.m. will focus on climate, health, and society at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. The panels are free and open to the campus and surrounding community via Zoom. Register for one or all three!
Climate Stakeholders Panel
Monday, April 15, 1 - 3 p.m. ET
Register for April 15
Climate Community Panel
Monday, April 22, 1 - 3 p.m. ET
Register for April 22
Climate Advocacy Panel
Monday, April 29, 1 - 3 p.m. ET
Register for April 29
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April Creative Prompts
Check out our social media later this week to see the creative prompts for this month!
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Creative Prompt Submission
This submission of a beloved plant-based meal is from our very own Director of Sustainability, Elizabeth Main! This meal is an Indonesian rice bowl from Jakarta Munch in New York City. It definitely inspires us to add some of the elements of this meal into our future plant-based recipes like nasi uduk (savory coconut rice), tempeh (a great meat alternative), savory opor (savory turmeric curry sauce), garlic chips, and fried shallots!
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Earth Day Extravaganza
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Patterson Park, 2601 E Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21224
Join the Friends of Patterson Park for this Volunteer Extravaganza! Get outside and meet your neighbors, get some exercise, and most of all --- help care for our favorite Park! (Also, there will be free coffee, if that's what motivates you.) We will care for young trees, plant new trees, pick up trash, edge walkways, garden and so much more! We'll bring the tools, we just need you!
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Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Fix-It Fair is a free event hosted by the Station North Tool Library and open to the public. At Fix-It Fair, you’ll find tools and materials to help you make common repairs on clothes, furniture, electronics, bikes, etc. Experienced volunteers, with repair skills in all kinds of fields, will be on-site to assist people with their repairs.
Reserve a spot here
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Sustainability Term of the Month
Net zero: Net zero means consuming only as much energy as is produced, achieving a sustainable balance between water availability and demand, and eliminating solid waste sent to landfills. Net zero emissions specifically means achieving a balance between emissions produced and emissions removed from the atmosphere.
Here is an international resource, a national resource, and a state resource for more information on how different levels of government are trying to reach net zero/net zero emissions.
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April Environmental Dates
Find a cause in April to support!
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| 4/3 | World Aquatic Animal Day and Jane Goodall's Birthday | | 4/8 | Zoo Lovers Day | | 4/2-4/8 | International Dark Sky Week | | 4/20 | International Climate Fiction Day | | 4/21 | World Fish Migration Day | | 4/22 | Earth Day | | 4/20-4/28 | National Park Week | | 4/23-4/29 | Fashion Revolution Week | | All of April | National Garden Month | | All of April | Earth Month | | |
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