News Release

April 17, 2009

Media/Photo Advisory

What: Earth Week events at Boise State University
When: All next week
Where: Various locations around Boise State campus

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.

Below is a rundown of some the week’s events. Members of the media interested in covering any of these events can contact Mike Journee, University Communications, (208) 426-1517, mikejournee@boisestate.edu.

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.

Boise State University is “The New U Rising” with record student enrollment, new academic buildings, additional degree programs and a growing research agenda. Learn more at www.boisestate.edu. 

 

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Last reviewed on Friday, April 17, 2009