Earth Week

This spring, the UW Earth Day Committee - made up of passionate and driven students - was the driving force behind a dynamic week of programming that celebrated sustainability in all forms. Through weekly planning meetings with my supervisor Emily and coworker Kellie, we co-created interactive and educational events that raised visibility for intersectional sustainability and highlighted the importance of environmental action.

UW's 2019 Earth Week events included a focus on action, equity, diversity and environmental justice. The central event was Earth Day 2019 on April 22 at the Husky Union Building.

Do you know what environmental justice is, or what environmental hazards are in your community? Join the College of the Environment's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for an Environmental Justice workshop, facilitated by Front and Centered, to examine environmental and health concerns across Washington. Discuss environmental justice and learn what you can do about it at 12 p.m.

The 2019 Environmental Justice Conference, organized by the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the UW College of the Environment, will focus on issues of equity and inclusive collaboration to confront climate disruption. The theme is "In-Reach before Outreach." The main goal of this conference is to reflect on our outreach strategies and look into community-based solutions.

Music filled Red Square as thousands of students came together to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Earth Day at the University of Washington.

"I can’t believe the event was put on for UW students," said Skyler Shane, one of the students who gathered to learn about sustainability efforts on campus. "Events like these can make a big difference for our future."

A great way to cap off your Earth Week is to join a volunteer work party, and there are plenty of options today and Saturday.

Earth Week is still in full swing! 

At 1:30 p.m. today, discover sustainability projects on campus with a bike tour by the Campus Sustainability Fund. Meet CSF at the Pronto Bike Share station at 15th Ave. and W Stevens Way NE. You can use your own bike, or try out a Pronto bike courtesy of CSF.

It's Earth Day! The main celebrations are happening from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Red Square. Student, academic and community organizations will be on hand to talk about their sustainability efforts and provide tips for environmental living. Some will have free sustainable food samples or other giveaways, while music and speakers will add to the festivities. At 1:15 p.m., the Husky Green Award ceremony will recognize and honor the top environmental leaders on campus.

If you haven't heard, Earth Day is here! Wednesday the party will fill Red Square with exhibitors, music, speakers and awards. There's also a ton of other Earth Day-related events happening this week, which you can find here.