Planet Protectors Organize Impactful Earth Week 事件
“We each in our own spheres can do so much to recognize our own power and agency. We can change not only our own thinking but we can contribute to system-wide change.”
- Dr. 罗宾·沃尔·基默尔
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4月30日, 2024年——火星地球周, orchestrated by the Campus 可持续性 Advisory Board and the SGA 可持续性 Committee, was a dynamic week-long celebration featuring events aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues and fostering sustainable practices campus-wide.
From sustainable clothing swaps to mindful nature walks, the campus was brimming with life and love for Earth Week.
绿色校园
During Earth Week festivities on the 绿色校园, a number of vendors provided opportunities for the Marist community to shop sustainably while the E-Recycle Drive Drop-off facilitated responsible disposal of electronic waste.
Sweet Heat Thrift offered sustainable fashion choices, the SEED Club promoted environmental education, and the SGA 可持续性 Committee organized a sustainable clothing swap.
在校园绿地上节约的学生. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/bet亚洲365欢迎投注.
Meanwhile, the Frites of NY Food Truck satisfied appetites with local fare, 学期扫出 encouraged donating to support sustainable community action, and Jenna’s Jewelry offered handmade eco-conscious custom accessories.
“The beads in my custom pieces are locally sourced from thrift stores in this area as well as from my home island Oahu, 夏威夷,27岁的詹娜·贾菲说, 珍娜珠宝店的老板. “Growing up in such a gorgeous place that’s very in touch with the land, I’ve always done so many earth-inspired activities, so I’m glad I can take things I’ve done back home to my college life here during Earth Week.“
另外, the United Nations Association Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter highlighted local initiatives, the 绿色校园house gave away free plants for 学生 to propagate, and the Garden Club shared tips for spring gardening.
“I’m very passionate about taking care of plants and teaching others about how to propagate, 成长, and enjoy plants both indoors and outside,25岁的香农·希基说, a student worker at the Marist Greenhouse. “This work is important for Earth Day/Earth Week because it helps show people the benefits of beautifying our communities and appreciating nature in different ways.”
“We want to empower 学生 to shape their own futures through social and sustainability initiatives so they can make the world a better place,Shantha Thangiah说, President of the United Nations Association Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter.
社区花园
玛丽斯特社区花园的学生. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/bet亚洲365欢迎投注.
In the Marist 社区花园, Marist’s dining services, 美食餐厅, kicked off their first planting event of the season. 厨师, 的营养师, 学生, and their compost partner Greenway joined in the fun, 把杂草, 耕作, 锄地, and planting young vegetables and berries.
“为了纪念地球日, we began the cultivation of our Marist 社区花园 plot,23岁的Gabby Licini说, Director of 美食餐厅 Community Relations. “We got buckets of rich compost from our partner, Greenway, and got to planting! We are excited to work with the other community garden members in the summer months through collaboration and trading of our produce. In the fall, we aim to host a hyper-local event and tell the story from seedling to fruit.“
自然保护区蕨类植物
At Marist’s 自然保护区蕨类植物, the Marist正念集体 hosted a series of free 20-minute mindful walks for 学生, faculty, and 工作人员. Participants were encouraged to walk peacefully while they observed their experience in nature without judgment.
Marist正念集体 hosted mindful walks at Fern Tor. 图片来源:Michelle Eggink/bet亚洲365欢迎投注.
“It was refreshing to be outside on such a nice Earth Day,“ said Nick Fracasso '26. ”The mindfulness walks through the Fern Tor specifically were a great way to help reduce stress with the end of the semester coming up.“
