Tuesday, April 1, 11 a.m. to 12 noon
Partners for World Health Presentation
Partners for World Health is a non-profit 501(c)3 based in Portland, Maine that collects medical supplies and equipment from healthcare facilities and distributes them to individuals, communities, and healthcare facilities in need. Learn about how you can get involved with this cause at UMass Memorial and UMass Chan.
Where: S1-123
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Tuesday, April 8, 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Tour a Recycling Plant
Ever wonder what happens to the recyclables collected on our campus? Their first stop is a Materials Recycling Facility in Auburn. Join us to see how the facility processes thousands of tons of recyclables each month. We have a strict limit of 15 guests for this trip, so please contact Sustainability@umassmed.edu ASAP if you would like to attend. Transportation via electric van is provided.
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Wednesday, April 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Seed Share Fair
Calling all green thumbs! The UMass Chan Pollination Association and the Community Garden Club are hosting a Seed Share Fair. If you have some, please bring extra seeds to share with your fellow gardeners at UMass Chan with short growing instructions or the original packet. Small envelopes will be provided to help distribute seeds. If you don’t have seeds this year, come take some home with growing instructions and with a good harvest, you’ll be able to share seeds next year. Seasoned gardeners or those just starting out are welcome to participate. So take home some seeds and learn how to cultivate a greener future together.
Where: Old Medical School Lobby
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Tuesday, April 15, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Drive-up Home Electronics Recycling Collection
The ever-popular home electronics recycling event will take place in the Biotech 2 parking lot. Bring your home electronic devices and appliances. This year, there will be no charge for electronic items including TVs or computer monitors of any kind. See here for items accepted.
Where: Biotech 2 parking lot off Plantation Street.
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Thursday, April 17, 1 p.m. (And every third Thursday through September)
Outdoor Yoga Series Begins
Earth Month is the perfect time to explore mindfulness, as we look for ways to give back to our life-sustaining planet. This is a special chance to develop lasting rituals in your yoga practice and in your life that nurture an eco-centric approach to everyday living and that have the potential to last all year round. This is a free program, no need to be a Fitness Center member, however registration is requested. Sign up here: https://umassfitnesscenter.ptminder.com/store/memberships/576
Where: UMass Chan campus basketball court
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Friday, April 18, 12 noon
Webinar: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Your Impact as a Consumer in the Waste Crisis
Join an engaging webinar presented by Miranda Hotham, Zero Waste Coordinator for the City of Worcester's Department of Sustainability and Resilience. The program will cover the waste management hierarchy and the 7 Rs of sustainability to better understand what happens to our waste. Learn how small changes in consumption and disposal habits can contribute to a more sustainable future. The way we manage waste is more important than ever. With landfills reaching capacity and waste haulers struggling to keep up with new and complex waste streams, our individual choices can have a significant impact on the environment.
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Zoom link: https://umassmed.zoom.us/meeting/register/51jZTQEgToi7I2h7W8ajOw
Wednesday, April 23, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Bell Hill Park Cleanup
Get ready to make a difference this Earth Month by joining fellow volunteers as we work together to collect litter, beautify our surroundings, and promote sustainability at Bell Hill Park in Worcester. Let's come together to protect our environment and create a cleaner, healthier campus for everyone to enjoy. This event takes place during work hours and employees are eligible for volunteer paid time, with proper approval.
Where: 196 Belmont St., Worcester
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PTO Volunteer Requestion Form
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Tuesday, April 29, 12 noon
Environmental Justice Webinar: The Intersectionality of Environment and Health Outcomes in Indigenous Peoples
Join us for a thought-provoking webinar on environmental justice presented by Cheryl L. Cromwell of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Division of Community Engagement in the Office of Health Equity at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and Leah Hopkins of the Narragansett Indian Tribe and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Zoom link: https://umassmed.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7mkhfdM0QE2ncbbpfiVoSA
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Wednesday, April 30 (and May 1) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Clothes Swap
Give old clothes a new life. Bring some of yours to donate or peruse the tables and racks to find a stylish fit. Sponsored by the UMass Climate Action Coalition and the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Where: Medical School Lobby
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