Earth Week 2024
Join the SSC for Earth Week 2024! We will be hosting a variety of events all week long in partnership with other campus organizations. Visit the SSC’s Instagram (@uo_ssc) for up-to-date information and registration links.
Sunday, April 14
Hendricks Park Work Party | 10:00 a.m.–Noon | Hendricks Park | REGISTER NOW
Celebrate spring with the Student Sustainability Center’s Habitat Restoration team in Hendricks Park at our forest restoration work parties! Meet us in the parking lot/picnic area in Hendricks Park at the intersection of Floral Hill Drive and Fairmount Boulevard for a morning of forest restoration and community building! Work parties include plant ID, invasive species removal, and native species reintroduction. Please dress for the weather, wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and bring a water bottle. All other equipment will be provided. There is no prior experience necessary; we will provide safety training and teach effective restoration methods!
Mindfulness in the Forest | Noon | Hendricks Park | REGISTER NOW
Open your heart to the forest! Join the SSC's Habitat Restoration Team at noon for an hour of relaxation and reflection in Hendricks Park! This will be time to reflect, connect, and care for yourself in a beautiful, outdoor space. We will meet in the picnic area by the parking lot (intersection of Floral Hill Drive and Fairmount Boulevard) Dress appropriately for the weather, bring water and/or snacks, a notebook/journal, an open heart and mind, and whatever else would make you feel most at ease! We will embrace the blooming spring!
Monday, April 15
Earth Week Activities and Information | 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | EMU Upper Amphitheater
Stop by the upper area of the EMU Amphitheater to learn about Earth Week events and participate in games and activities.
Tuesday, April 16
Produce Drop: Earth Week Edition and ASUO Clothing Swap | 2:45–5:00 p.m. | EMU Amphitheater
Check out SSC programs and enter a drawing for prizes! Stop by the Upper Amphitheater for an ASUO sponsored clothing swap at that time.
Wednesday, April 17
Sustaina-fest | Noon–4 p.m. | EMU Amphitheater
Join the SSC and other campus organizations for an afternoon of music, crafts, sustainability events, resources, and more!
Thursday, April 18
Hendricks Park Plant ID Walk | 11 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Meet at the Grove Garden (1801 Moss Street)
Meet us at the Grove Garden before heading to Hendricks Park to learn about plants in our area!
On-Campus Plant ID Walk | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Meet in SSC office (EMU 005)
Join us for an on-campus plant ID walk and learn about the plants around campus!
Friday, April 19
Bike Ride with the Outdoor Program | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Meet at the Outdoor Program Office in the EMU
Join the SSC and OP on a bike ride to Alton Baker Park. Registration required, sign up via the Outdoor Program’s website.
Forest Bathing at the River | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Meet in the EMU Amphitheater
Join the SSC’s Climate Anxiety team for a soothing hour at the river.
Earth Week Barn Dance! | 5:00–7:00 p.m. | Outdoor Program Barn
Socializing, music, and fun!
Saturday, April 20
Grove Garden Work Party: Earth Week Edition | Noon | 1801 Moss Street
Join us for a work party and other activities at the Grove Garden!
More Earth Week Events
Volunteering with the SSC
Get involved with the SSC! We offer many opportunities to get participate with all our student-led initiatives, from one-time volunteer events to term or year-long leadership development program. Volunteer opportunities can range from working at the Produce Drops with our Food Justice team, planting pollinator friendly habitat around campus, getting your hands dirty at the Grove Garden, engaging with the Eugene community through our Environmental Justice program, river clean ups with our Habitat Restoration team, facilitating activities that help reduce climate anxiety, handing out reusable goods, or teaching people about waste reduction. Check out our events calendar below for upcoming volunteer opportunities.
SSC Leadership and Engagement Program
Students who want to get involved with the SSC also have the option to become a part of the SSC’s Leadership and Engagement Program. Students who participate will be trained on sustainability and program-specific skills and knowledge, as well as receive leadership and project management/development training. Students who participate will have a scheduled time to work with one of the SSC programs each week (depending on availability) and will get to work with a team of other students who are interested in the same area of focus (food, garden, restoration, etc.). The LEP is accepting volunteers for this term and academic year! Fill out our volunteer interest form to be notified about our upcoming LEP orientations.
April 2024
Meet us at the Grove Garden (1801 Moss St.) before heading to Hendricks Park to learn about plants in our area!
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Meet us at the Grove Garden (1801 Moss St.) before heading to Hendricks Park to learn about plants in our area!
Join us for an on-campus plant ID walk and learn about the plants around campus! Meet at the UO Student Sustainablity Center (EMU 005).
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Join us for an on-campus plant ID walk and learn about the plants around campus! Meet at the UO Student Sustainablity Center (EMU 005).
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Student Sustainability Center and the Outdoor Program on a bike ride to Alton Baker Park.
Registration required, sign up via the Outdoor Program’s website.
Join the Student Sustainability Center’s Climate Anxiety team for a soothing hour at the river.
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Join the Student Sustainability Center’s Climate Anxiety team for a soothing hour at the river.
Socializing, music, and fun!
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Socializing, music, and fun!
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us in our Earth Day of Service as we honor our planet and home. Come learn more about how to protect our planet by heading out into the Eugene-Springfield community and participating in hands-on learning and service with a local organization.
What to expect: During check-in, you will select which community partner you wish to work with for the day. For the first hour, breakfast items and coffee will be available during our debriefing and education section about how we work together as an ecosystem to enact social change. Then, you will go out to your selected community partner and work with them for the following 2 hours.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to: serve@uoregon.edu
REGISTER HERE: https://www.givepulse.com/event/441456
Join us for a work party and other activities at the Grove Garden!
noon
Join us for a work party and other activities at the Grove Garden!
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Celebrate spring with the Student Sustainability Center’s Habitat Restoration team in Hendricks Park at our forest restoration work parties!! This April, we will be meeting Sunday mornings 4/7, 4/14, and 4/21 10am-noon.
Meet us in the parking lot/picnic area in Hendricks Park- the intersection of Floral Hill Dr. and Fairmount Blvd.- for a morning of forest restoration and community building! Work parties include plant ID, invasive species removal, and native species reintroduction.
Please dress for the weather, wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and bring a water bottle. All other equipment will be provided. There is no prior experience necessary- we will provide safety training and teach effective restoration methods!
Please register ahead of time here: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HPEKxM2ffxXqR0
Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to Libby at sscrestoration@uoregon.edu
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!!
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
On Earth Day, we celebrate Earth’s ecosystems, honor the achievements of the environmental movement and recognize the importance of ongoing stewardship. Join us for an afternoon of special Walk & Talks, plus celebratory cupcakes! Walk & Talks begin at noon, 1:00, and 2:00 p.m.
Stop by the museum store and pick up a signed copy of MNCH executive director, Dr. Todd Braje’s newly released book, Understanding Imperiled Earth.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
Come by the Student Sustainability Center's Trillium Plus Produce Drop! Students who qualify can get free fruits, vegetables, bread and more for free. Distribution starts at 2:45pm and will continue until food runs out, usually around 5pm. Bring a reuseable bag and your student ID!
The Duck Nest will also be tabling every week to help with Snap Enrollment and to support students who have other questions and concerns.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
Come by the Student Sustainability Center's Trillium Plus Produce Drop! Students who qualify can get free fruits, vegetables, bread and more for free. Distribution starts at 2:45pm and will continue until food runs out, usually around 5pm. Bring a reuseable bag and your student ID!
The Duck Nest will also be tabling every week to help with Snap Enrollment and to support students who have other questions and concerns.
May 2024
2:45–5:00 p.m.
Come by the Student Sustainability Center's Trillium Plus Produce Drop! Students who qualify can get free fruits, vegetables, bread and more for free. Distribution starts at 2:45pm and will continue until food runs out, usually around 5pm. Bring a reuseable bag and your student ID!
The Duck Nest will also be tabling every week to help with Snap Enrollment and to support students who have other questions and concerns.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
Come by the Student Sustainability Center's Trillium Plus Produce Drop! Students who qualify can get free fruits, vegetables, bread and more for free. Distribution starts at 2:45pm and will continue until food runs out, usually around 5pm. Bring a reuseable bag and your student ID!
The Duck Nest will also be tabling every week to help with Snap Enrollment and to support students who have other questions and concerns.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
Come by the Student Sustainability Center's Trillium Plus Produce Drop! Students who qualify can get free fruits, vegetables, bread and more for free. Distribution starts at 2:45pm and will continue until food runs out, usually around 5pm. Bring a reuseable bag and your student ID!
The Duck Nest will also be tabling every week to help with Snap Enrollment and to support students who have other questions and concerns.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
Come by the Student Sustainability Center's Trillium Plus Produce Drop! Students who qualify can get free fruits, vegetables, bread and more for free. Distribution starts at 2:45pm and will continue until food runs out, usually around 5pm. Bring a reuseable bag and your student ID!
The Duck Nest will also be tabling every week to help with Snap Enrollment and to support students who have other questions and concerns.
June 2024
2:45–5:00 p.m.
Come by the Student Sustainability Center's Trillium Plus Produce Drop! Students who qualify can get free fruits, vegetables, bread and more for free. Distribution starts at 2:45pm and will continue until food runs out, usually around 5pm. Bring a reuseable bag and your student ID!
The Duck Nest will also be tabling every week to help with Snap Enrollment and to support students who have other questions and concerns.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
Come by the Student Sustainability Center's Trillium Plus Produce Drop! Students who qualify can get free fruits, vegetables, bread and more for free. Distribution starts at 2:45pm and will continue until food runs out, usually around 5pm. Bring a reuseable bag and your student ID!
The Duck Nest will also be tabling every week to help with Snap Enrollment and to support students who have other questions and concerns.