Earth Week 2009
April 20 - 23

All Earth Week Events are Free!

Ohlone College Newark Center,
39399 Cherry Street, Newark.

Monday April 20

Solar Energy in Action:  Power appliances sustainably, learn about Ohlone’s new solar energy class as well as opportunities in this growing field! Narinder Bansal will ‘enlighten’ us.

• Time:  11:30am - 12:30pm
• Location:  Newark Center Courtyard

Tuesday April 21

Weed workout:   Beautify the Newark campus and get in shape at the same time! Join Robin Kurotori for some outdoor weed wackin’ and glute flexing.  Bring garden gloves if you have them. 

• Time:  11:30am - 12:30pm
• Location:  Newark Center Courtyard

Wednesday April 22

Campus Critters:  Spend your lunch hour learning about the various furry and feathered critters we share our campus with.  Officer Stewart Dawson will share photographs of the animal biodiversity he has encountered while on patrol.  A skunk really could have eaten your homework!

• Time:  11:30am - 12:30pm
• Location:  Newark Center Lobby

Thursday April 23

Creek Cleanup Contest:  How much garbage do you think is in the creek next to campus?  Spend an hour discovering what various man-made materials pollute Mowry Slough.  I bet you’ll be surprised!  (Wear sturdy shoes and dress for outdoors.  Gloves will be provided).  Jeff Watanabe will lead the exploration and collection. 

• Time:  11:30am - 12:30pm
• Location:  Newark Center Courtyard

Cancelled - Herbivore BBQ.

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