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News Release
BOISE STATE NEWS RELEASE / April 13, 2009
Boise State Earth Week Events Show How Sustainable Habits Can
Be Part of Everyday Life
Boise State University will celebrate Earth Week with a series of events
designed to show students, faculty, staff and the community how to make
sustainable habits a part of everyday life.
Sponsored by Boise State’s Volunteer Services Board and Office of Energy
Research, Policy and Campus Sustainability, the week’s events will include
volunteer opportunities, movie viewings, demonstrations of sustainable
lifestyle choices and discussions about resource consumption.
“Now more than ever, we as citizens of Idaho and the United States need to
be good stewards of the natural resources we’ve been given,” said John
Gardner, associate vice president for energy research, policy and campus
sustainability. “The events that the students have planned are designed to
help us all understand how we can integrate the principles of sustainability
into our everyday lives. An essential theme is that living green can be
synonymous with living well. We don’t have to give up true quality of life
to leave a smaller footprint.”
Here’s a rundown of the week’s events:
Saturday, April 18
9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Into the Streets, Boise State Centennial Amphitheatre
More than 25 volunteer projects are available through more than 20
non-profit agencies. Get a free breakfast and volunteer for a few hours in
your community.
12-9 p.m. — Earthfest, Idaho Botanical Garden
Celebrate community sustainability and our natural resources with: service
projects; live music on two solar powered stages from Polyphonic
Pomegranate, Farm Dog, Voice of Reason, The Jacks, The Heard and many more;
educational displays; environmental speakers; vendors (sustainable and local
crafts and products, non-profits, green businesses, and local food); and The
Boise Co-op’s “Green Grape and Grain Garden.” Visit
http://www.idahoearthfest.org.
Monday, April 20
10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Earth Week Kick-off, SUB Patio
Sustainability Club, Environmental Studies Association, College Democrats,
Engineers Without Borders, Environmental Health Club and Idaho Energy Action
all will be out on the patio showing off what their groups do and
celebrating the start of a huge week of events. Free taco bar with beverages
and a live DJ.
Noon-1:30 p.m. — The Turf May Be Blue, But The Campus Is Green: Community
Roundtable, SUB Hatch Ballroom
Join John Gardner for a discussion of campus sustainability initiatives and
a campus-wide brainstorming session.
4-6 p.m. — Showing of “The Lorax,” SUB Ah Fong Room
This movie, based on the original Dr. Seuss book, has become a popular
metaphor for those concerned about human impact on the environment. Great
for kids. Free chips, salsa and beverages.
Tuesday, April 21
10 a.m.-1 p.m — Alternative Transportation, Boise State Quad
Bicycle display from George’s Cycles and discussion about commuting or any
other bike-related questions. A bike jump will be set up for some demos and
displays will feature information on public transit (including bus route
maps) and electric cars from Harley Davidson.
6-8 p.m. — Showing of “Who Killed the Electric Car?” SUB Barnwell Room
A documentary about electric cars, hybrids, hydrogen and the future of
transportation. Free pizza and beverages.
Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22
8-9 a.m. — Discussion with Sue Richards, DEQ Air Quality Analyst, SUB
Alexander Room
Join Sue Richards to learn about Idaho’s Green House Gas Emission Inventory,
DEQ’s Climate Registry membership and proposed federal GHG regulation. Free
coffee and bagels with cream cheese.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Farmer’s Market, Boise State Quad
Vendors will be selling local produce, crafts and other products made or
grown in Idaho. This will allow students to realize what wonderful food
local farmers can offer (and what wonderful arts and crafts local artisans
produce) and the positive impact that buying local has on the environment
and the economy.
2-3 p.m. — Sustainable Cooking Workshop, SUB Jordan Ballroom
Join local chef Andrew Mayor to learn some easy ways to cook good, healthy
meals in a sustainable way with local foods and vegetarian recipes. Mayor
also will prepare a meal while teaching everyone to eat and enjoy. Beverages
will be provided.
Thursday, April 23
8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. — Statewide Conference on Active Transportation, SUB
Barnwell Room
Join us for a convention of Idahoans who advocate for bicycling and walking
in their communities. The assembly will determine how best to charter a
statewide organization to advocate for transportation systems that
comprehensively include bicyclists and pedestrians. Conference participants
are being drawn virtually from the four corners of our state — from
Sandpoint and Coeur d’Alene, Driggs and Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Bear
Lake, and from the Boise metropolitan region. Visit
http://www.boisestate.edu/bicyclecongress.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Alternative Energy, Boise State Quad
Idaho Power will be on hand with a display of energy efficiency information.
Jeff Burns from Renewable Energy Resources will be out with solar panels and
a residential-scale wind turbine. A solar powered oven, provided by The
Foothills Learning Center, will cook up some tasty treats. All will showcase
Boise State’s and the City of Boise’s future plans for uses of renewable
energy.
12:15-1:30 p.m. — Alternative Energy Panel, SUB Brink Room
Join Liz Woodruff from the Snake River Alliance, Idaho Rep. Brian Cronin,
Idaho Sen. Elliot Werk and John Gardner in a panel discussion about energy
policy in Idaho. Free food and beverages.
Friday, April 24
10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Take Back the Tap, Boise State Quad
A giant eco-sculpture of a water faucet constructed out of water bottles
found on the ground around campus and along the Boise River will demonstrate
the consequences of buying water bottles. Take Back the Tap is a campaign to
get rid of the production of bottled water and why it is necessary to do so.
More information will be provided on the Quad.
12:40-1:30 p.m. — Alternative Energy Panel, SUB Brink Room
Join Liz Woodruff from the Snake River Alliance, Idaho Sen. Elliot Werk,
Idaho Rep. Brian Cronin and John Gardner in a panel discussion about energy
policy in Idaho. Free food and beverages.
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Trashin’ Show, SUB Jordan Ballroom
Fashion show of eco-clothing ranging from consignment clothing from stores
like the Repeat Boutique and LUX to “upcycled” clothing from thrift stores
to completely redesigned clothes made from trash bags, burlap sacks and
other typically discarded items. Featuring fashion designer Krista Muir.
Intermission entertainment will be a belly dance performance by the groups
Mazana and Isis of Cairo Fusion. Refreshments will be provided.
Saturday April 25
10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Nature Hike, Boise State Quad
A representative from the Idaho Conservation League leads a fun and
educational hike through Boise’s foothills at Camel’s Back Park. Students
will meet first on the Quad and carpool or bike to Camel’s Back. Hike leader
will discuss and point out Idaho’s native plants.
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Media Contacts: Mike Journee, University Communications, (208)
426-1517,
mikejournee@boisestate.edu.
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Last reviewed on
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
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