Earth Month 2024

April 8: 

Trans-California Pathway Project Meet-up

1:00PM-3:00PM

Spend some time in nature, keeping this special feature of campus beautiful for all to enjoy! No botanical skills necessary, may qualify for volunteer hours. This is an outdoor physical activity, contact Undergrad Student Justin Lai or Faculty Member Andy Gardner for more information. Learn more about the Trans California Pathway.

April 10:  

StanFresh Market (in partnership with Warrior Eats)

11:00AM-1:00PM

Purchase seasonal produce from our on-campus Sustainable Garden. Handpicked and sold by Agricultural Marketing students for all campus to enjoy. View upcoming StanFresh Market events.

April 10: 

Pop Up Clothing Swap by Eco Warriors and Basic Needs

10:00AM-12:00PM

Did you know Basic Needs has a permanent clothing closet? Join this special pop-up clothing swap hosted by the Eco Warriors during Warrior Wednesday to bring awareness to this program now available on campus – and help refresh their inventory while you shop. Bring your clean, good condition clothing item and accessories in any size or style (kids sizes too!) and swap for something new to you!

April 10: 

Fast Fashion Learning Activity

11:00AM-1:00PM

Did you know that waste occurs at every stage of the clothing manufacturing process? Learn more about how the fast fashion industry has a big environmental impact and what you can do about it. Stop by the Sustainability table during Warrior Wednesday from 11am-1pm to learn more from the Sustainability College Corps Climate Action Fellows. For more information: sustainability@csustan.edu

April 11: 

Bird Walk

8:00AM-9:30AM

This informal guided survey of local birds on campus helps connect our campus community with the wildlife around us. Join Dr. Laurissa Hamilton for this 60–90-minute bird walk, pre-registration required. Space is limited.

April 11: 

Stanislaus State Water Systems Tour

12:00PM-1:00PM

Have you ever wondered where all the water in our campus ponds and streams goes? Did you know that it is all part of a system network designed for water conservation? Join Chief Engineer, Eddie Magaña and the Sustainability Team for a walking tour and informative overview of how our campus water systems use rainwater for irrigation and the campus cooling system. RSVP required.

April 17: 

Sustainability at Warrior Wednesday

11:00AM-1:00PM

Come learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals at the Sustainability table during Warrior Wednesday. Contact sustainability@csustan.edu for more information.

April 18: 

Burning Injustice Documentary Screening and Discussion

12:00PM-1:30PM

Featuring local Latino activists, John Mataka and Bianca Lopez, Burning Injustice is a powerful short documentary set in the Central Valley. Follow their journey to shut down the last remaining trash incinerator in California, a contributor to the poor air quality in our area with devastating health effects. Film viewing to be followed by a Q&A with Valley Improvement Projects and Stan State Assistant Professor of Public Health, Dr. David Veloz.

Co-sponsored by Student Leadership, Engagement, and Belonging, the Office of Sustainability, and Eco-Warriors. Space is limited, RSVP required.

April 22: 

Faculty Mentor Program Earth Day Celebration

11:30AM-1:30PM

Join Faculty Mentors and Student Proteges participating in the Faculty Mentor Program, to celebrate Earth Day! All campus community members are welcome to join this gathering for lunch, a sustainable Earth Day activity, and to learn more about this amazing program.

For more information, contact: FMP Director Jason Pourtaverdi or fmp_rec@csustan.edu.

April 24: 

Eco Warriors Host a Book Swap

10:00AM-12:00PM

Bring a book, take a book! Stop by the Eco Warriors book swap during Warrior Wednesday. Keep up to date with Eco Warriors’ activities by checking their Instagram!

April 24: 

Sustainability at Warrior Wednesday

11:00AM-1:00PM

Plastics, micro plastics, nano plastics – oh no! Join the Sustainability College Corps Climate Action Fellows in a plastics education module to learn more about the environmental and health impacts of plastics, why many plastics cannot be recycled, and more. Contact sustainability@csustan.edu for more information.

April 26: 

Sustainable Garden Tour

12:30AM-1:30PM

Did you know that we have a living laboratory on campus devoted to sustainable agriculture? Join Master Gardener and Stan State’s Gardening Specialist for an informational tour coordinated in partnership with the ASI Director of Sustainability, Stan State Sustainability, and the Department of Agriculture. RSVP required.

Now - April 30: 

Earth Month Ecochallenge 2024: Conservation

Join the Stan State Sustainability Team in this month-long journey to a more sustainable you! This online 30-day program is focused on environmental and social engagement – select from daily actions that will foster new habits and a real-world impact.

April 10, 17, 24: 

Stan State Student Health Center Outreach

11:00AM-1:00PM

What does health and wellness have to do with sustainability? Good health and well-being is a top priority in sustainable development, and that includes improving your own health outcomes. Stop by the Student Health Center Table at Warrior Wednesday each week in April to learn how you can utilize our on-campus health center – including information on the free STI bundle for the month of April.