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April 18-24
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Pet Supplies Drive Collecting blankets, towels, wash cloths, and any other pet supplies to donate to Animal Wellness Clinic of Skaneateles. Collection boxes will be placed in Gateway outside the bookstore and in the lobby of Centennial Hall` Invertebrate Bioblitz Exuvia Society will be hosting an I-Naturalist BioBlitz where students are encouraged to record observations of as many invertebrates as they can. The top three observers will get prizes and the best photos will make up the event's banner on I-Naturalist. Tie-dye Our famous ESF tradition of tie-dyeing EVERYTHING returns! Tie-dye an Earth Week T-shirt or bring something of your own. Earth Week shirts and stickers will be available for free and tie-dye kits will be available for pick-up as well. Please bring your own bag to bring home your tie-dye. sit...listen... dream...remember Come immerse yourself in a sensory experience on a self-guided audio journey along with a visual art and writing table. Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring" by listening to the communication styles of different bird species and experience and share your own environmental inspired visual art and writing. Earth Week Kick-off BBQ Come kick off Earth Week at our annual BBQ! Vegan, vegetarian, and GF options available. Takeout containers will be available upon request. LYMPYP Birds of Prey Join Cindy Page of the Page Wildlife Center as they come to campus for a birds of prey exhibition. Come share a room with eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons. Earth Yoga A yoga class designed to help participants connect to themselves and to the Earth and our natural world. Bring your own mat if you have one. Rain location: Baker 408. 3K Walk/Run The 3k course will start and end on Campus Drive. It will go out and back into Oakwood Cemetery. You can run and/or walk the course. Members of the ESF Cross Country and Track teams will assist on the course! 4pm sign-up at Gateway doors near the bookstore and at 4:15 the 3k will begin. |
You're Recycling Wrong...I'll prove it! Did you know most people recycle incorrectly? Including most of the students/staff at ESF? Come learn about why recycling is so complicated and how to recycle correctly at our event! We will feature speakers from the National Recycling Coalition, NYSAR3, OCCRA, and ESF. This event will teach you recycling from a national perspective all the way to our campus." 3v3 Soccer Tournament THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Wood Painting Join ESSO and LAND|Scape Club in painting tree cookies. Painting supplies will be provided. Art can be set aside to create a mural in Marshall as part of the Environmental Studies program. |
Tie-dye Our famous ESF tradition of tie-dyeing EVERYTHING returns! Tie-dye an Earth Week T-shirt or bring something of your own. Earth Week shirts and stickers will be available for free and tie-dye kits will be available for pick-up as well. Please bring your own bag to bring home your tie-dye. Earth Week Market Looking for crafters and vendors for our Earth Week Market! Please fill out a vendor interest form above to be considered for the event. Limited space available, registration open until April 1st. Wastekitball Come test your recycling, composting, and trash knowledge with a fun "Wastekitball" game. Make your shots in the right bins and you could receive a sustainable prize Donuts for Earth Week Come grab an Earth Week donut from Glazed and Confused! Clothing Swap Drop off some lightly worn clothing and come search for some new articles for yourself! Glass and Flint Knapping Join Roots and Pursuits in learning how to make tools out of recycled glass bottles. State of Sustainability Join the Sustainability Division for an update on the State of Sustainability at ESF! Staff and student leaders will provide an update about initiatives that were implemented in the past year, discuss progress toward achieving key goals and detail ways that the campus community can engage moving forward. This brief presentation will be followed by an open panel discussion! Members of the campus community are invited to send questions to sustainability@esf.edu prior to the event. Click on the event to view the Zoom link. BMC Community Clean-up Pick up trash along along Euclid Ave and in the university neighborhood with BMC and NYPIRG! Meet on the ESF Quad at 5pm. Movie Night: Princess Mononoke Join us in watching the movie: Princess Mononoke! In the 14th century, the harmony that humans, animals and gods have enjoyed begins to crumble. The protagonist, young Ashitaka - infected by an animal attack, seeks a cure from the deer-like god Shishigami. In his travels, he sees humans ravaging the earth, bringing down the wrath of wolf god Moro and his human companion Princess Mononoke. Hisk's attempts to broker peace between her and the humans brings only conflict. |
Morning Munch Free bagels, pastries, fruit, juice, and coffee to start your day right in Gateway! Tie-dye Our famous ESF tradition of tie-dyeing EVERYTHING returns! Tie-dye an Earth Week T-shirt or bring something of your own. Earth Week shirts and stickers will be available for free and tie-dye kits will be available for pick-up as well. Please bring your own bag to bring home your tie-dye. Green Roof Clean Up Calling all green thumbs!! Come help get the Gateway Center green roof ready for spring! This event will kick off with Dr. Leopold leading a short training session to explain proper plant and green roof maintenance. The remainder of our time will be spent trimming, cutting back and removing plant material on the roof. Tools and gloves will be provided! Wastekitball Come test your recycling, composting, and trash knowledge with a fun "Wastekitball" game. Make your shots in the right bins and you could receive a sustainable prize Clothing Swap Drop off some lightly worn clothing and come search for some new articles for yourself! Flume Fun Join some engineering students to explore the flume and learn about the power of water! Tea and Terrariums Come create your own terrarium while sipping on a delicious cup of tea! Bring your own jar or pick up one from us, then get planting with succulents, moss, and other décor. 20th Annual NY State Green Building Conference Reception & Student Poster Session Undergraduate and graduate students from all majors and from any college or university are invited to present a poster showcasing a sustainable solution to challenges in the built environment and beyond! Students can submit posters until April 11th using the link above. Indigenous Teachings for Kinship with the Natural World Join Tom Porter - Mohawk spiritual leader, teacher and author - and Robin Wall Kimmerer - Potawatomi writer and scientist - for a presentation on traditional Indigenous Knowledge on relations with our more-than-human relatives as a source of wisdom in the time of climate change and loss of biodiversity. RSVP and masks required. Click on the event link above to get the RSVP form and the Zoom link. Global Conservation Lecture: Dr. Stuart Pimm (Doris Duke Professor of Conservation at Duke University) Join us on campus for this special opportunity to hear from Dr. Stuart Pimm, Doris Duke Professor of Conservation at Duke University, as part of the Global Conservation Lecture Series. In this inspiring presentation, Dr. Pimm will speak about "Using science to effect practical solutions to reduce the rate of species extinction." For more information, visit: https://www.esf.edu/gcl/ Proudly sponsored by the Camp Fire Conservation Fund and the ESF Alumni Association. Campfire on the Quad Come and enjoy snacks & s'mores on the quad! |
ESF Spirit Day In 2020, Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse proclaimed April 22nd as SUNY ESF day. To celebrate, wear your best ESF gear and show off your stumpy pride! Meet on the Quad at 11am for a group picture with Oakie. Join us for ESF’s first-ever Giving Day! We will be raising funds for the Annual Fund, which supports many campus initiatives, including student scholarships. The ESF Alumni Association will match each donation to the Annual Fund - dollar for dollar - up to $25,000 on 4/22! YOU can help us by spreading the word. Make sure to follow us on social media for special #ESFGivingDay challenges and incentives!
Dodgeball Tournament Are you tired of being stuck indoors all winter? Want to get active during Earth Week? Sign-up for the EHS Club Dodgeball Tournament! Get a team of 6 people you want to crush your opponents with and sign up for a spot today! Mamacitas Food Truck Mamacitas Food Truck serves Authentic Puerto Rican food with a twist. Come and get some delicious food, and enjoy the sunshine on the quad. Prices are 50% off, both cash & credit are accepted! Skippy's Ice Cream Truck While you are enjoying the activities on the quad or in Gateway, stop by the Skippy's Ice Cream Truck for some frozen treats. All items are FREE! Picture with Oakie! Meet on the Quad for a group picture with Oakie to celebrate ESF day. Remember to wear your best ESF gear! Clothing Swap Drop off some lightly worn clothing and come search for some new articles for yourself! CrafTEA with OIE Join the Office of International Education for a fun craft and some delicious bubble tea! We will provide materials to make and decorate your own luggage tag. Please bring your own cup for bubble tea! You are also welcome to pick up craft supplies and tea to go. Alpha Phi Alpha Earth Justice Panel The Iota Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated is pleased to present our Alpha Phi Alpha Earth Justice Panel. This panel will look at pressing, local environmental issues facing the Black and Indigenous communities in the Syracuse area. Quadstock Celebrate Earth Week at this Arts and Music Festival. Join us on the ESF Quad for live performances, food, art, and club showcase. Performers can sign-up on the link above. Herping in the Cem A guided trip through Oakwood cemetery to discover the amphibians that reside within this ecosystem. Meet outside Centennial Hall to then depart to the cemetery. |
Replanting the Hardwood Forest Come kick off spring by helping plant native wildflowers on campus! We will be enhancing the Hardwood Forest Restoration Area near Illick Hall with woodland pollinator plants. All are welcome to join! Earth Week Shin-Dig Join the Graduate Student Association for a community-wide concert at Wunderbar (18+) featuring ESF musicians. There will be themed cocktails and mocktails - and grad students will also be provided with free drink tickets! Festival of Places A celebration of the 5th year Off Campus group, Festival of Places is an immersive, interactive experience of the places of study across America. This year's locations: Boston, MA and San Francisco, CA. |
Community Garden Clean-Up Help EWB/ESS organize and restructure Eastwood Community Garden post-stormwater management analysis. We will be cleaning up organic litter to improve the garden. For transportation, please sign up on the link above. Hike & Paint Hike & Paint group session at Clark Reservation combining hiking, art, and improving mental health led by Lena DeLeo, a local licensed creative art therapist. The goal is to practice mindfulness and therapeutic art making to connect with our emotional state. We spend about 30-45 minutes walking, and 30-45 minutes creating and painting. We focus on the experiential process to learn skills for anxiety/stress management and improve overall emotional wellness. Limited spots available, so sign up now! |
Monday, April 18
Pet Supplies Drive
Outside Bookstore in Gateway
Collecting blankets, towels, wash cloths, and any other pet supplies to donate to Animal Wellness Clinic of Skaneateles. Collection boxes will be placed in Gateway outside the bookstore and in the lobby of Centennial Hall`
Invertebrate Bioblitz
Anywhere!
Exuvia Society will be hosting an I-Naturalist BioBlitz where students are encouraged to record observations of as many invertebrates as they can. The top three observers will get prizes and the best photos will make up the event's banner on I-Naturalist.
Tie-dye
10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
ESF Quad
Our famous ESF tradition of tie-dyeing EVERYTHING returns! Tie-dye an Earth Week T-shirt or bring something of your own. Earth Week shirts and stickers will be available for free and tie-dye kits will be available for pick-up as well. Please bring your own bag to bring home your tie-dye.
sit...listen... dream...remember
10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
ESF Quad
Come immerse yourself in a sensory experience on a self-guided audio journey along with a visual art and writing table. Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring" by listening to the communication styles of different bird species and experience and share your own environmental inspired visual art and writing.
Earth Week Kick-off BBQ
11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
ESF Quad
Come kick off Earth Week at our annual BBQ! Vegan, vegetarian, and GF options available. Takeout containers will be available upon request. LYMPYP
Birds of Prey
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm.
Illick 5
Join Cindy Page of the Page Wildlife Center as they come to campus for a birds of prey exhibition. Come share a room with eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons.
Earth Yoga
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
ESF Quad
A yoga class designed to help participants connect to themselves and to the Earth and our natural world. Bring your own mat if you have one. Rain location: Baker 408.
3K Walk/Run
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
Gateway Entrance by Bookstore
The 3k course will start and end on Campus Drive. It will go out and back into Oakwood Cemetery. You can run and/or walk the course. Members of the ESF Cross Country and Track teams will assist on the course! 4pm sign-up at Gateway doors near the bookstore and at 4:15 the 3k will begin.
Tuesday, April 19
You're Recycling Wrong...I'll prove it!
2:45 pm - 5:00 pm.
408 Baker Hall
Did you know most people recycle incorrectly? Including most of the students/staff at ESF? Come learn about why recycling is so complicated and how to recycle correctly at our event! We will feature speakers from the National Recycling Coalition, NYSAR3, OCCRA, and ESF. This event will teach you recycling from a national perspective all the way to our campus."
3v3 Soccer Tournament
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm.
ESF Quad
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Wood Painting
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
Moon 19
Join ESSO and LAND|Scape Club in painting tree cookies. Painting supplies will be provided. Art can be set aside to create a mural in Marshall as part of the Environmental Studies program.
Wednesday, April 20
Tie-dye
10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
ESF Quad
Our famous ESF tradition of tie-dyeing EVERYTHING returns! Tie-dye an Earth Week T-shirt or bring something of your own. Earth Week shirts and stickers will be available for free and tie-dye kits will be available for pick-up as well. Please bring your own bag to bring home your tie-dye.
Earth Week Market
10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Gateway Center
Looking for crafters and vendors for our Earth Week Market! Please fill out a vendor interest form above to be considered for the event. Limited space available, registration open until April 1st.
Wastekitball
10:30 am - 12:30 pm.
ESF Quad
Come test your recycling, composting, and trash knowledge with a fun "Wastekitball" game. Make your shots in the right bins and you could receive a sustainable prize
Donuts for Earth Week
10:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Gateway Concourse
Come grab an Earth Week donut from Glazed and Confused!
Clothing Swap
11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Gateway Tabling
Drop off some lightly worn clothing and come search for some new articles for yourself!
Glass and Flint Knapping
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
ESF Quad
Join Roots and Pursuits in learning how to make tools out of recycled glass bottles.
State of Sustainability
4:15 pm - 5:45 pm.
Gateway Center
Join the Sustainability Division for an update on the State of Sustainability at ESF! Staff and student leaders will provide an update about initiatives that were implemented in the past year, discuss progress toward achieving key goals and detail ways that the campus community can engage moving forward. This brief presentation will be followed by an open panel discussion! Members of the campus community are invited to send questions to sustainability@esf.edu prior to the event. Click on the event to view the Zoom link.
BMC Community Clean-up
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Meet on the ESF Quad
Pick up trash along along Euclid Ave and in the university neighborhood with BMC and NYPIRG! Meet on the ESF Quad at 5pm.
Movie Night: Princess Mononoke
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
Gateway Center
Join us in watching the movie: Princess Mononoke! In the 14th century, the harmony that humans, animals and gods have enjoyed begins to crumble. The protagonist, young Ashitaka - infected by an animal attack, seeks a cure from the deer-like god Shishigami. In his travels, he sees humans ravaging the earth, bringing down the wrath of wolf god Moro and his human companion Princess Mononoke. Hisk's attempts to broker peace between her and the humans brings only conflict.
Thursday, April 21
Morning Munch
7:30 am - 10:00 am.
Gateway Concourse
Free bagels, pastries, fruit, juice, and coffee to start your day right in Gateway!
Tie-dye
10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
ESF Quad
Our famous ESF tradition of tie-dyeing EVERYTHING returns! Tie-dye an Earth Week T-shirt or bring something of your own. Earth Week shirts and stickers will be available for free and tie-dye kits will be available for pick-up as well. Please bring your own bag to bring home your tie-dye.
Green Roof Clean Up
10:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Gateway Green Roof
Calling all green thumbs!! Come help get the Gateway Center green roof ready for spring! This event will kick off with Dr. Leopold leading a short training session to explain proper plant and green roof maintenance. The remainder of our time will be spent trimming, cutting back and removing plant material on the roof. Tools and gloves will be provided!
Wastekitball
10:30 am - 12:30 pm.
ESF Quad
Come test your recycling, composting, and trash knowledge with a fun "Wastekitball" game. Make your shots in the right bins and you could receive a sustainable prize
Clothing Swap
11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Gateway Tabling
Drop off some lightly worn clothing and come search for some new articles for yourself!
Flume Fun
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
1st Floor Baker Flume
Join some engineering students to explore the flume and learn about the power of water!
Tea and Terrariums
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
ESF Quad
Come create your own terrarium while sipping on a delicious cup of tea! Bring your own jar or pick up one from us, then get planting with succulents, moss, and other décor.
20th Annual NY State Green Building Conference Reception & Student Poster Session
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Gateway Concourse
Undergraduate and graduate students from all majors and from any college or university are invited to present a poster showcasing a sustainable solution to challenges in the built environment and beyond! Students can submit posters until April 11th using the link above.
Indigenous Teachings for Kinship with the Natural World
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Illick 5
Join Tom Porter - Mohawk spiritual leader, teacher and author - and Robin Wall Kimmerer - Potawatomi writer and scientist - for a presentation on traditional Indigenous Knowledge on relations with our more-than-human relatives as a source of wisdom in the time of climate change and loss of biodiversity. RSVP and masks required. Click on the event link above to get the RSVP form and the Zoom link.
Global Conservation Lecture: Dr. Stuart Pimm (Doris Duke Professor of Conservation at Duke University)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
Gateway Center, ESF Campus
Join us on campus for this special opportunity to hear from Dr. Stuart Pimm, Doris Duke Professor of Conservation at Duke University, as part of the Global Conservation Lecture Series. In this inspiring presentation, Dr. Pimm will speak about "Using science to effect practical solutions to reduce the rate of species extinction." For more information, visit: https://www.esf.edu/gcl/ Proudly sponsored by the Camp Fire Conservation Fund and the ESF Alumni Association.
Campfire on the Quad
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
ESF Quad
Come and enjoy snacks & s'mores on the quad!
Friday, April 22
Earth DayESF Spirit Day
Everywhere
In 2020, Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse proclaimed April 22nd as SUNY ESF day. To celebrate, wear your best ESF gear and show off your stumpy pride! Meet on the Quad at 11am for a group picture with Oakie.
Join us for ESF’s first-ever Giving Day! We will be raising funds for the Annual Fund, which supports many campus initiatives, including student scholarships. The ESF Alumni Association will match each donation to the Annual Fund - dollar for dollar - up to $25,000 on 4/22! YOU can help us by spreading the word. Make sure to follow us on social media for special #ESFGivingDay challenges and incentives!
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Dodgeball Tournament
10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
ESF Quad
Are you tired of being stuck indoors all winter? Want to get active during Earth Week? Sign-up for the EHS Club Dodgeball Tournament! Get a team of 6 people you want to crush your opponents with and sign up for a spot today!
Mamacitas Food Truck
11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
ESF Quad
Mamacitas Food Truck serves Authentic Puerto Rican food with a twist. Come and get some delicious food, and enjoy the sunshine on the quad. Prices are 50% off, both cash & credit are accepted!
Skippy's Ice Cream Truck
11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
ESF Quad
While you are enjoying the activities on the quad or in Gateway, stop by the Skippy's Ice Cream Truck for some frozen treats. All items are FREE!
Picture with Oakie!
11:00 am - 11:15 am.
ESF Quad
Meet on the Quad for a group picture with Oakie to celebrate ESF day. Remember to wear your best ESF gear!
Clothing Swap
11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Gateway Tabling
Drop off some lightly worn clothing and come search for some new articles for yourself!
CrafTEA with OIE
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Gateway C
Join the Office of International Education for a fun craft and some delicious bubble tea! We will provide materials to make and decorate your own luggage tag. Please bring your own cup for bubble tea! You are also welcome to pick up craft supplies and tea to go.
Alpha Phi Alpha Earth Justice Panel
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm.
Schine Underground
The Iota Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated is pleased to present our Alpha Phi Alpha Earth Justice Panel. This panel will look at pressing, local environmental issues facing the Black and Indigenous communities in the Syracuse area.
Quadstock
4:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
ESF Quad
Celebrate Earth Week at this Arts and Music Festival. Join us on the ESF Quad for live performances, food, art, and club showcase. Performers can sign-up on the link above.
Herping in the Cem
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Oakwood Cemetery
A guided trip through Oakwood cemetery to discover the amphibians that reside within this ecosystem. Meet outside Centennial Hall to then depart to the cemetery.
Saturday, April 23
Replanting the Hardwood Forest
11:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Moon/Illick Corridor
Come kick off spring by helping plant native wildflowers on campus! We will be enhancing the Hardwood Forest Restoration Area near Illick Hall with woodland pollinator plants. All are welcome to join!
Earth Week Shin-Dig
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
Wunderbar 201 S. West Street
Join the Graduate Student Association for a community-wide concert at Wunderbar (18+) featuring ESF musicians. There will be themed cocktails and mocktails - and grad students will also be provided with free drink tickets!
Festival of Places
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
Gateway Center
A celebration of the 5th year Off Campus group, Festival of Places is an immersive, interactive experience of the places of study across America. This year's locations: Boston, MA and San Francisco, CA.
Sunday, April 24
Community Garden Clean-Up
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Meet at Stadium Place
Help EWB/ESS organize and restructure Eastwood Community Garden post-stormwater management analysis. We will be cleaning up organic litter to improve the garden. For transportation, please sign up on the link above.
Hike & Paint
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm.
Clark Reservation State Park
Hike & Paint group session at Clark Reservation combining hiking, art, and improving mental health led by Lena DeLeo, a local licensed creative art therapist. The goal is to practice mindfulness and therapeutic art making to connect with our emotional state. We spend about 30-45 minutes walking, and 30-45 minutes creating and painting. We focus on the experiential process to learn skills for anxiety/stress management and improve overall emotional wellness. Limited spots available, so sign up now!
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