Earth Week

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Welcome to Earth Week 2022, April 18-23. We hope to see you at one of the many events throughout the week and we wish you all a happy Earth Week!

 

Earth Week Calendar, daily event descriptions below

Daily Events

Pioneer Kitchen Earth Friendly Dining | 11:00am - 2:30pm

Enjoy some earth friendly menu items at our FYUL station. 


Pioneer Kitchen DIY Homemade Pickles | 11:00am - 2:00pm

Learn how to make home made pickles with Pioneer Dining DYI Series.


What You Can Do To Combat Climate Change | On Demand

Hear from experts around the CSU including from our very own Patty Oikawa as they share practical ways on how we can make a difference in fighting climate change.


Featured TEDx Talk - Radical Climate Action - the new normal | On Demand

A net-zero future is possible, but first we need to flip a mental switch to truly understand that we can stop the climate crisis if we try, says Nobel laureate Al Gore.

Free Plants for Earth Day at Concord Campus | 12:00 - 1:30pm

Sponsored by ASI - Free plants will be given away at Concord Campus.


RAW Recharge | 12:15 - 1:15pm

Presented by Peer Advocates for Wellness - Focus area include takeing time for yourself and making meaningful connections.

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RAW: Food for Fuel Cart | 12:15 - 1:15pm

Peer Advocates for Wellness will be will be circling around campus on the electric cart promoting healthy food options and handing out free goodies.

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Featured TEDx Talk - The Ocean | On Demand

The Oceans as a Solution to Climate Change.

Peak Bay Area Hiking: Tips and Advice to Make the Most of Your Hikes | 

11:00am - 12:00pm

Do you like to hike? Want to get hiking advice (best trails! best gear! best hiking snacks!) from the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ community.


RAW: Yoga with Erick | 12:00 - 12:45pm

Stretch, Flow and Go. This class is mellow but still challenging as it starts off slow and builds heat through various sequenced poses.


Sustainability Minor | 2:00 - 3:00pm

The Sustainability MInor gives students a strong foundation in sustainability through various disciplines while allowing students to complete all their required GE courses.


Zero Waste Workshop | On Demand

Informational video workshop on how to reduce waste and increase recycling on campus.


Featured TEDx Talk - Solutions to the Climate Crisis | On Demand

Action plan for solving the climate crisis.

Cultural and Awareness Month Keynote Speaker | 

12:15 - 1:15pm

Sponsored by DISC and Academic Affairs, the series features montly keynote speakers to discuss and celebrate cutural awareness


RAW: Mindful Minutes | 12:30 - 1:00pm

Take time for yourself with a 30-minute mindfulness workshop! Relieve your mind and body by participating in self-care strategies, mindfulness meditation, and journaling activities to guide you through self-care.

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ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Student Survey on Sustainability | 1:00 - 2:00pm

Come here about how students from INFO 301 class created a survey that gathered information on how students at Cal State East Bay think about climate change, environmental justice, and sustainability issues.


Alternative Commutes to Campus | On Demand

Learn about alternative commuting methods to get to and around campus.

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Featured TEDx Talk - Sustainable Housing

A vision of sustainable housing for all of humanity.

Discussion Panel: Sustainability in the Classroom and Community: Environmental Pedagogy and Outreach | 1:00 - 2:00pm

A panel discussion on Sustainability in the Classroom and Community: Environmental Pedagogy and Outreach.


CORE: Green Building Spotlight | On Demand

When completed in 2022, the CORE will become a center for learning, engagement and collaboration located at the heart of Cal State East Bay’s hilltop campus.

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Featured TEDx Talk - Shifting to a Well-Being Economy | On Demand

Sandrine Dixson-Declѐve shares what we've learned in the 50 years since -- and discusses the launch of Earth4All: an initiative aimed at focusing on five key areas that could enable humanity and the planet to thrive.

 

Hayward Citywide Clean Up Event

The Hayward Annual Citywide Clean-up is a litter pick-up event hosted at Weekes Park. Volunteers come together to collect litter and abandoned debris in various neighborhoods throughout the City.