Earth Day 2013

Tuesday, March 26

Sustainability and Snacks

4:00pm-5:00pm, Smith Lab 3150
Take a break from the day, have a snack, and network with fellow sustainability-focused Buckeyes with the aim to strengthen the sustainability community at OSU immediately by improving communication, building collaboration, and strengthening the network. Sponsored by: Free the Planet, Net Impact, Student for Recycling, Students for a Sustainable Campus, USG Sustainability Committee, Sierra Club OSU Chapter, OEE, ESS, and Student Life.

Contact: Peter Worley (worley.58@osu.edu)

Thursday, March 28

Wind Energy and Ohio State

1:30pm-2:30pm, Ohio Union - Interfaith Prayer and Reflection Room
Did you know The Ohio State University purchased 50 megawatts of wind energy capacity from the Blue Creek Wind Farm in Van Wert, Ohio? This single purchase of wind energy is one of the largest for a university and represents about 25% of the Columbus campus' electricity needs. Learn more about this unique arrangement, and wind energy in general. Light refreshments will be provided.

Contact: Paul Laurent (laurent.14@osu.edu)

Monday, April 1

The Compostium

5:30pm, Knowlton School of Architecture - Big Stairs Area
Join the Student Farmers Coalition to experience what is happening around Ohio and OSU campus with turning food scraps into fertile soil. After a speaker series, enjoy delicious food and warm folk music while you view and interact with a collection of student-built composting furniture. Learn how to maintain your very own home system, brew some compost tea, and enter your name into a raffle for fully stocked worm bins. An event of earthly proportions you'd be wormy to miss!

Contact: Henry Peller (peller.10@buckeyemail.osu.edu)

Tuesday, April 2

The Future of Energy and the World with Daniel Yergin

10:00am-11:00am, Ohio Union - US Bank Conference Theater
The Ohio State Office of Energy and Environment is pleased to present a discussion on the future of world energy with leading energy expert and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin. Join other Ohio State students as Dr. Yergin shares his expertise in worldwide energy supply and its impact on global markets, economic growth, and energy security. Light refreshments will be provided.

Contact: Paul Laurent (laurent.14@osu.edu)

Dr. Daniel Yergin

4:00pm, The Ohio Union - The Griffin East Ballroom
The Ohio State Office of Energy and Environment presents a discussion on "The Quest: The Future of Energy" by Dr. Daniel Yergin, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and energy expert. Respected around the world as a leading energy scholar and expert, Daniel Yergin has served as an advisor and analyst on topics including energy security, unconventional oil and gas development, energy markets, and climate change. He received the Pulitzer Prize for The Prize, which became a PBS and BBC television series. His new book, The Quest, is a sweeping history of the energies-from oil and gas to solar and wind-that animate the modern world, and a riveting story of where we are today, and what the future of energy might look like.

Contact: Regina Langen (langen.2@osu.edu)

Sustainability and Snacks

4:00pm-5:00pm, Smith Lab 3150
Take a break from the day, have a snack, and network with fellow sustainability-focused Buckeyes with the aim to strengthen the sustainability community at OSU immediately by improving communication, building collaboration, and strengthening the network. Sponsored by: Free the Planet, Net Impact, Student for Recycling, Students for a Sustainable Campus, USG Sustainability Committee, Sierra Club OSU Chapter, OEE, ESS, and Student Life.

Contact: Peter Worley (worley.58@osu.edu)

Banff Mountain Film Festival

7:00pm, Wexner Center for the Arts - Film/Video Theater
Every year, the incredibly popular Banff Mountain Film Festival presents the world's most creative and inspiring outdoor adventure films-and this year, we've got twice the excitement with two nights and two separate programs. In addition to this year's gems, you'll see award-winning selections from last fall's festival, focusing on activities like BASE jumping, skiing, mountain biking, and snowboarding.

Contact: Dave Filipi (filipi.1@osu.edu)

Wednesday, April 3

Banff Mountain Film Festival

7:00pm, Wexner Center for the Arts - Film/Video Theater
Every year, the incredibly popular Banff Mountain Film Festival presents the world's most creative and inspiring outdoor adventure films-and this year, we've got twice the excitement with two nights and two separate programs. In addition to this year's gems, you'll see award-winning selections from last fall's festival, focusing on activities like BASE jumping, skiing, mountain biking, and snowboarding.

Contact: Dave Filipi (filipi.1@osu.edu)

Thursday, April 4

Green Bag Lunch: A Conversation with Erin Miller, City of Columbus Environmental Steward

Noon-1:00pm, Ohio Union - Barbie Tootle Room
Join the Office of Student Life for a presentation by Erin Miller, Environmental Steward for the city of Columbus, about the green initiatives and programs that Columbus is undertaking including: the RecyColumbus residential recycling program, the city bike share program beginning Summer 2013, and the city's Green Columbus Fund.

Contact: Andrew Wilburn (wilburn.57@osu.edu)

Campus as a Living Laboratory (information session)

3:30pm-4:30pm, Central Classroom 340
Ohio State is seeking to use campus as a test bed which uses the university as a resource for testing and improving industrial technologies; helping faculty teams to obtain research funding; improving campus operations; and engaging students in cutting-edge sustainability science. This information session will provide an overview of efforts underway to integrate operations into the classroom and research of the university and discuss ways that students, faculty, and staff can take advantage of resources available to them. This event is for students, faculty, and staff. Find us on Facebook at http://go.osu.edu/CALLapril4 or for more information visit http://footprint.osu.edu/campus-as-a-living-laboratory.html.

Contact: Corey Hawkey (hawkey.13@osu.edu)

Friday, April 5

Noontime Green Tour Series: Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens Tour

Noon-1:00pm, Howlett Hall, 2001 Fyffe Court
Take a noontime break and visit the Chadwick Arboretum. This campus hidden gem and peaceful place for respite features an extensive green reserve, meditative labyrinth, and various gardens. Learn how the staff of the Arboretum implements sustainable practices in design and horticulture to create a unique green space on our urban campus. RSVP to shannonkmaher@gmail.com by Wednesday, April 5.

Contact: Andrew Wilburn (wilburn.57@osu.edu)

Safe (movie and discussion with David Filipi

7:00pm, Wexner Center for the Arts - Film/Video Theater
Voted “Best Film of the Decade" in a 1999 Village Voice Film Poll, Safe details a wealthy suburban housewife's physical and psychological breakdown as she develops multiple chemical sensitivities.

Contact: Dave Filipi (filipi.1@osu.edu)

Monday, April 8

How to Have a Zero Waste Event on Campus (information session)

3:30pm-4:30pm, 209 Central Classroom Building
Zero Waste Events are events that divert over 90% of the materials generated from the landfill through recycling and composting. Over 16,000 people attended zero waste events on campus in 2012. In 2013 we would like to see that number double. This information session will give you the necessary resources to hold zero waste events on campus. This event is for students, faculty, staff, event planners, and student group leaders. Find us on Facebook at http://go.osu.edu/zweapril8 or for more information visit http://footprint.osu.edu/zerowasteatohiostate/.

Contact: Corey Hawkey (hawkey.13@osu.edu)

Seed Cycling at the Heirloom Garden

3:30pm-4:30pm, Wexner Center for the Arts - Heirloom Café
Chef John Skaggs of Heirloom, the Ohio State Office of Student Life, and the Ecological Engineering Society are offering a hands-on opportunity to learn about local foods at the Heirloom Garden. This one-hour activity will explore the farm-to-fork concept by exploring how seeds, sprouts, and menu options come together at this campus, organic garden. This event will begin at Heirloom (lower level of the Wexner Center for the Arts) and feature a tour of the Heirloom Garden as it kicks off its second year. Complimentary snacks and seeds will be provided to attendees. Reservations are required, maximum 20 attendees.

Contact: Angelica Huerta (huerta.10@osu.edu)

Making Your Student Group Events Zero Waste (information session)

6:00pm-7:00pm, Central Classroom Room 240
Zero Waste Events are events that divert over 90% of the materials generated from the landfill through recycling and composting. Over 16,000 people attended zero waste events on campus in 2012. In 2013 we would like to see that number double. This information session will give your student group the necessary resources to hold zero waste events on campus. This session is for students and student group leaders. Find us on Facebook at http://go.osu.edu/zweapril8late or for more information visit http://footprint.osu.edu/zerowasteatohiostate/.

Contact: Corey Hawkey (hawkey.13@osu.edu)

Tuesday, April 9

Tour of the Blue Creek Wind Farm

9:00am-4:00pm, Smith Lab 3150
Join other Ohio State students for an up close and personal tour of the Blue Creek Wind Farm in Van Wert, Ohio. This event, sponsored by the Office of Student Life and the Office of Energy and Environment, celebrates one of the largest single purchases of clean, renewable energy ever made by a university. Transportation and lunch will be provided. Busses will depart from the Ohio Union bus turnaround at 9 am and are expected to return at 4 pm. RSVP to Paul Laurent (laurent.14@osu.edu) as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

Contact: Paul Laurent (laurent.14@osu.edu)

Sustainability and Snacks

4:00pm-5:00pm, Smith Lab 3150
Take a break from the day, have a snack, and network with fellow sustainability-focused Buckeyes with the aim to strengthen the sustainability community at OSU immediately by improving communication, building collaboration, and strengthening the network. Sponsored by: Free the Planet, Net Impact, Student for Recycling, Students for a Sustainable Campus, USG Sustainability Committee, Sierra Club OSU Chapter, OEE, ESS, and Student Life.

Contact: Peter Worley (worley.58@osu.edu)

Thursday, April 11

How Can Your Office Support University Sustainability Goals? (Information session)

8:30am-9:20am, Central Classroom Room 340
The Green Buckeye Office Certification outlines several ways that offices, departments, buildings and other groups can support university sustainability goals. This information session will provide an overview of the Green Buckeye Office Certification program and how to participate. Come learn how your work area can join the prestigious group of Green Buckeye Certified offices. This session is for staff, office managers and business managers. Find us on Facebook at http://go.osu.edu/gbapril11 or for more information visit http://footprint.osu.edu/green-buckeye-certification.html.

Contact: Corey Hawkey (hawkey.13@osu.edu)

Campus as a Living Laboratory Student Sustainability Symposium

4:00pm-5:30pm, Parks Hall Room 103
Each semester, students in various classes at Ohio State focus their research on sustainability challenges and on-campus projects. This symposium brings these students together to present their projects. The symposium will feature four presentations from students about campus sustainability in a seven minute Pecha Kucha style format. Ohio State Sustainability decision-makers will award best projects, and projects of high quality will be selected for upload into Ohio State's Campus As a Living Laboratory Digital Library. Attendees can expect to hear students share their ideas for using the university in the classroom to promote sustainability on campus. For information about this event find us on Facebook at http://go.osu.edu/callsymposium. For more information visit http://footprint.osu.edu/campus-as-a-living-laboratory.html

Contact: Corey Hawkey (hawkey.13@osu.edu)

Friday, April 12

Noontime Green Tour Series: Wetlands Tour

12:30pm-2:00pm, 352 Dodridge St.
The Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park is a world-renowned, large-scale wetland research facility and a nature park at Ohio State which provides a habitat for a wide variety of plants, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. Bring your lunch and join us for this exploration of this unique space. RSVP to mccready.20@osu.edu by April, 11th.

Contact: Lynn McCready (mccready.20@osu.edu)

Monday, April 15

It's Easy Being Green Fair

Noon-4:00pm, Ohio Union West Plaza
Want to learn how to "be green"? Guess what? Student's for Recycling is proud to hold their "It's Easy Being Green" fair. Join hundreds of Buckeyes to learn about simple and economic ways to be environmentally friendly. Last year, we even raffled off two bikes!

Contact: Tricia Evans (osusfr@gmail.com)

Tuesday, April 16

Sustainability and Snacks

4:00pm-5:00pm, Smith Lab 3150
Take a break from the day, have a snack, and network with fellow sustainability-focused Buckeyes with the aim to strengthen the sustainability community at OSU immediately by improving communication, building collaboration, and strengthening the network. Sponsored by: Free the Planet, Net Impact, Student for Recycling, Students for a Sustainable Campus, USG Sustainability Committee, Sierra Club OSU Chapter, OEE, ESS, and Student Life.

Contact: Peter Worley (worley.58@osu.edu)

Green Fire - Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for our Time

7:00pm, Ohio Union - US Bank Conference Theater
Join the School of Environment and Natural Resources for a documentary about the life and accomplishments of Aldo Leopold. Leopold was one of the most renowned conservation thinkers of the twentieth-century. Following the movie, attend a panel discussion with several faculty and other environmental professionals from the area along with Dr. Curt Meine, Senior Fellow with the Aldo Leopold Foundation.

Contact: David Hanselmann (hanselmann.3@osu.edu)

Wednesday, April 17

Environmental Professionals Network Breakfast

7:00am-9:15am, Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive
Join your colleagues and peers for a warm breakfast, great speakers, presentations, and networking. Dr. Curt Meine, a fellow at the Aldo Leopold Foundation will be the keynote speaker. We will also be showing the award winning movie about the life and current-day legacy of the legendary conservationist, Aldo Leopold. Register for the event at http://epn.osu.edu by Friday, April 12. Student scholarships are available. Contact Carlos Lugo at lugo.7@osu.edu by Friday, April 5th to apply.

Contact: David Hanselmann (hanselmann.3@osu.edu)

How Can Your Office Support University Sustainability Goals? (information session)

4:00pm-5:00pm, Central Classroom Room 209
The Green Buckeye Office Certification outlines several ways that offices, departments, buildings and other groups can support university sustainability goals. This information session will provide an overview of the Green Buckeye Office Certification program and how to participate. Come learn how your work area can join the prestigious group of Green Buckeye Certified offices. This session is for faculty, staff, office managers, and business managers. Find us on Facebook at http://go.osu.edu/gbapril17 or for more information visit http://footprint.osu.edu/green-buckeye-certification.html.

Contact: Corey Hawkey (hawkey.13@osu.edu)

Thursday, April 18

Hurricanes, Weather Patterns and Climate Change: Why a Few Degrees Matter

3:30pm, 240 Scott Hall (Auditorium) 1090 Carmack Rd.
Global climate is expected to warm several degrees Celsius in the next 100 years. A few degrees does not sound like much, so why are we concerned? This talk looks at how climate change and changes in weather patterns are related, and in particular, how hurricanes may change in a warmer and wetter world.

Friday, April 19

OSU Urban Arts Space Rooftop Garden Tour

1:45pm, Historic Lazarus Building (50 W. Town St. Suite 130 in downtown Columbus)
Join us for a tour at the OSU Urban Arts Space where guests will get a special peek into the gallery installation and preparation process, learn about the many green aspects of the gallery, and visit the beautiful rooftop gardens atop the LEED Gold Certified Lazarus building. Tour registration is required. Please visit uas.osu.edu/tours to complete the 2013 Rooftop Tours online sign-up form. Send questions to: uastoursrsvp@gmail.com.

Contact: David Hanselmann (hanselmann.3@osu.edu)

Saturday, April 20

Volunteer for Earth Day 2013: Stand Together Worksites

TBD
Join fellow Buckeyes for service on campus and in the surrounding community as a part of the largest Earth Day volunteer effort in the country. Register at earthdaycolumbus.org

Wetlands Research Park Day of Service

10:00am-Noon, 352 Dodridge St.
Join the Wilma H. Shiermeier Wetlands Research Park and The Sierra Club to plant trees and remove invasive plants. There will be coffee and bagels in the morning followed by a lunch cookout at noon.

Contact: Lynn McCready (mccready.20@osu.edu)

Sunday, April 21

Volunteer for Earth Day 2013: Stand Together Worksites

TBD
Join fellow Buckeyes for service on campus and in the surrounding community as a part of the largest Earth Day volunteer effort in the country. Register at earthdaycolumbus.org

Monday, April 22

E-Waste recycling

7:00am-1:00pm, The Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, Front Driveway, 2201 Fred Taylor Dr.
Unwanted consumer and business electronic products and equipment, nearing the end of their useful life are called e-Waste or e-scrap. RecycleForce Columbus collects unwanted consumer and business electronic products and equipments nearing the end of their useful life, including computers, computer components, TVs, monitors, VCRs, DVD players, tapes, CDs, stereos, telephones, cell phones, PDAs, cameras, chargers, power adapters, printers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, ink and toner cartridges, networking equipments (servers, routers), cable cords and connectors, Lithium Ion (rechargeable) batteries, digital cable boxes, MP3 players (iPOD, etc.), video game systems, stereo equipment, audio-video equipment, and appliances (microwave, fitness equipment, vacuums, etc.). A $5 donation/disposal fee is required for computer monitors up TVs up to 27" and $10 donation for TVs larger than 27". Sponsoring student organizations include: USG, Students for Recycling and Net Impact.

Contact: www.recycleforcecolumbus.org or send questions to recycleforcecolumbus@gmail.com.

Tuesday, April 23

Achieving Climate Neutrality at The Ohio State University?

3:00pm-4:00pm, 209 Central Classroom Building
Did you know that Ohio State has committed to reducing its climate emissions to zero? What is Ohio State doing to reduce energy use and improve sustainability on campus? This special conversation will help attendees understand what the university is doing in these areas and will be open for questions and conversation. Attendees can submit questions in advance by e-mailing: dial.15@osu.edu.

In an effort to make this event as conversational as possible seating is limited.

Presenters: Aparna Dial, University Director, Energy Services and Sustainability; Tracy Willcoxon, Senior Energy Engineer

Who should attend: students, faculty, and staff

Find us on Facebook at http://go.osu.edu/conversation or for more information visit http://footprint.osu.edu.

Contact: Corey Hawkey (hawkey.13@osu.edu)

Saturday, April 27

Earth Day 2013: Stand Together Celebration

11:00am-10:00pm, Columbus Commons (160 S. High Street)
Celebrate with your friends, favorite local bands, food trucks, environmental groups, green businesses and more. Details at earthdaycolumbus.org