Earth Week 2022
Earth Week 2022
April 18-23
On Grayslake Campus, Southlake Campus, and Virtual
With Earth Week 2022, CLC is bringing back live events on campus, along with several virtual opportunities via Zoom. CLC is exploring how rap music, psychology, dance, chemistry, technology, ecology, zoology, and other perspectives help us to better understand concerns related to sustainability and the environment.
Saturday afternoon offers a Climate Solutions Summit, organized by students from three different area high schools, featuring experts in the fields of climate science, transportation, renewable energy, and economics.
Join us for an engaging week of Earth Week events!
For more information, contact:
David Husemoller
Sustainability Manager
(847) 543-2643
dhusemoller@clcillinois.edu
Watch these videos from Earth Week 2022
Be the Change
Joey FineRhyme talks about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, discovered by Captain Moore back in 1997. Joey FineRhyme is an environmental educator, public speaker, rap-tivist (rap activist) and freestyle rhyme extraordinaire, inspiring students to be part of the solution to some of the biggest problems of our time.
BYOBB or Bring Your Own Bag and Bottle
Watch this performance by Joey FineRhyme about doing our share for the environment.
Welcome to the Land of Plastic
Presentation by dance faculty, Lamaiya Lancaster; raptivist/performer/educator, Joey FineRhyme; and dancers of L-Theory Collective.
Monday, April 18
Be Sustainable at Southlake
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Southlake Campus, V-100 Front Hallway
Pick up a CLC insulated lunch bag filled with sustainability tips to celebrate Earth Week!
First come, first served while supplies last.
Rock the Commons with Eco-Rap-tivism
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Grayslake Campus, Commons
Joey FineRhyme is an environmental educator, public speaker, rap-tivist (rap activist) and freestyle rhyme extraordinaire, inspiring students to be part of the solution to some of the biggest problems of our time. Stop by and visit with him outside of Cage Willow in the Student Commons.
Alternatives to the Conventional Lawn
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom, Register to attend
David Husemoller will share ideas about what we can do to reduce lawn chemicals and how you can make your yard more sustainable, with beautiful alternatives to monocultures and chemicals.
Tuesday, April 19
Psychology Club: "Forest Bathing: The Mental Health Benefits of Being Immersed in Nature"
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Learn about the practice of forest Bathing and how nature and trees provide benefits for people.
All About Bees
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Grayslake Campus, A011 Auditorium
Edward Popelka is back from retirement to share some secrets about beekeeping, the health benefits of honey and information about environmental threats to native bees and honeybees.
Environmental Risks in the Fog of War - Ukraine
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Kristina Hook and Drew Marcantonio, who co-authored the "Grappling" article, will be joining us to discuss how we can move forward with environmental justice. Kristina Hook is Assistant Professor of Conflict Management at Kennesaw State University’s School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding, and Development. Dr. Richard 'Drew' Marcantonio is a researcher and practitioner focused on environmental management and policy, human ecology, environmental violence, and environmental peacebuilding.
Wednesday, April 20
Recyclarama!
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Grayslake Campus, Commons
Look for games and interactive items on display for visitors to learn from and prizes for participants!
The Environment and the Mind
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom, Register to attend
Sustainability in Design. Kathryn Schertz, M.S. University of Chicago, will discuss how your mind reflects your surroundings and how you can change your environment to change your cognition
Welcome to the Land of Plastic
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Grayslake Campus, A011 Auditorium
Presentation by dance faculty, Lamaiya Lancaster; raptivist/performer/educator, Joey FineRhyme; and dancers of L-Theory Collective.
Thursday, April 21
Electric Vehicles: Volts, Bolts, and Beyond
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Virtual on Zoom, Register to attend
The popularity and variety of electric vehicles (EVs) has exploded over the past 5 years. Come learn about the current and future trends in electric vehicles and what it's like to own and drive one.
Grab a Green Giveaway
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Southlake Campus, V-100 Front Hallway
Receive an eco-friendly giveaway and "green" tips un honor of Earth Week! First come, first served while supplies last.
Plastic Pollution and Microplastics
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom, Register to attend
Join John Scott from the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center to learn about the impacts of plastic pollution and microplastics in our environment.
Snakes Alive! (and other Scaley Critters)
CANCELLED
6:00. - 7:30 p.m.
Grayslake Campus, A011 Auditorium
Learn about the world of reptiles as a variety of live snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises and a baby crocodile will be visiting from the Wildlife Discovery Center. This is a family event so all ages are welcome and there will be time after the program to touch a live reptile or two.
Friday, April 22
Fun Run, Bike, Walk, and Yoga!
Event Changed Due To Weather - Experience the trail on your own, anytime by 4:00pm Friday April 29th and submit your passport to be entered into the raffle.
On your own, anytime!
Grayslake Campus, Outside Building F, Physical Fitness Center
Come out for a ride courtesy of Grayslake Bike Share or a walk around the campus to explore the Living Lab trail and win prizes! Stick around for a little yoga time on the lawn.
Saturday, April 23
Eco-Restoration Workday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayslake Campus, Parking Lot 9
In honor of Earth Week, the College of Lake County Sustainability Council and the Lake County Forest Preserves are working together to restore Rollins Savanna by removing the invasive shrub: Buckthorn.
Climate Solutions Summit
Grayslake Campus, A011 Auditorium
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Visit information and resource tables.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Program:
- Planned and facilitated by students from four different Lake County High Schools.
- Engaging speakers featured on climate change and solutions related to transportation, building construction, renewable energy and more!
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