Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with us this year!

Who: Western students, Alumni and Bellingham community members

What: Earth Day is a national day of service and Western coordinates an annual spring quarter service-learning project in conjunction with national events.  Western students will team up with alumni and community members to form work parties that address environmental issues through community service.       

When: Earth Day will be held on Saturday, April, 18th. 8:30 to 12:00

Where: PAC Plaza at 8:30. A continental breakfast will be provided as well as shuttle transportation for the farther project sites in the community. The service projects will go until 12:00.

Why: There are many reasons why you should get involved, here are just a few.

• Celebrate your Earth by being involved in this national day of service. 
  
• Raise your own awareness of environmental issues.
  
• Come and be a part of the commitment so many other Western students have made to environmental issues and sustainability.
  
• Surveys show that 75% of incoming students want to get involved in community service.  With so many people getting involved this is a great way to meet new friends and make connections.
  

Description of the sites you can choose from:

Walk or Bike Sites

1. Lowell Park: 50 volunteers needed; pulling ivy and removal of other invasive species

2. Franklin Park: 20 volunteers needed; graveling a trail and various other tasks

 

Shuttle

3. Squalicum Park: 50 volunteers needed; mulching

4. Civic Field: 20 volunteers needed; blackberry pulling and other invasive species removal

5. Memorial Park:10 volunteers needed

 

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Questions?

Contact New Student Services: Old Main 330 or 360.650.3846