Come to Earth Day on the Plaza

Events • Apr 11

Earth Day at UF

Join Gators for a Sustainable Campus and over 25 student organizations to celebrate Earth Day on the Plaza of the Americas on Wednesday, April 22 from 10 to 3pm.

University of Florida President Bernie Machen will deliver his annual report on the State of Sustainability at UF at 10:30 a.m.

Following Machen’s speech, UF will honor faculty active in the field of sustainability as part of the university’s first sustainability recognition awards program.

Gainesville Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan and City Commissioner and UF Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Jeanna Mastrodicasa will participate in a panel discussion from 1 to 2 p.m to assess the role of local governments in solving the climate crisis. Panelists will explore ways to accelerate the transition to clean energy while creating jobs and spurring investment in new industries.

Other activities at the Earth Day event include games, face painting, a plant giveaway and interactive opportunities to learn more about UF’s commitment to sustainability.

The Free Store will be present, along with a household hazardous materials roundup, so bring in clothes, books, and stuff to trade; and your PERSONAL e-waste to recycle (read the details). Also, Gainesville’s Direct Development International will collect textbooks which they will hand-deliver to schools in Belen, Peru and Entebbe, Uganda this summer.

Earth Day falls on the last day of classes, so come by and have a good time!

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