Earth Month

Earth Day 2024 was Monday, April 22 with the global theme of “Planet vs. Plastics”. In the past, BSU has traditionally celebrated the days surrounding Earth Day with a series of events known as "Earth Week." This year we advanced this effort and expanded offerings throughout the entire month of April. Therefore, the Office of Sustainability with C4, our BSU Student Green Ambassadors, and our partner - Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay celebrated EARTH MONTH with a variety of events starting with the April 3 participation in the Maryland Climate Teach-In and culminating on April 29 with hosting the PGCPS Student Environmental Alliance Summit.

Events

April 3

Maryland Climate Teach-In Kick Off (MCCC)

Annapolis High School
10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

BSU will be part of a historic, first time event as the Sustainability Coordinator along with student Green Ambassadors participate in a panel & other activities as part of the kick-off event for the statewide initiative - Maryland Climate Teach-In at Annapolis High School, home of Maryland's Teacher of the Year. The event will consist of keynote speakers, rejuvenating yoga & meditation, and a panel discussion featuring Maryland Commission on Climate Change officials.

Tags: Education, mentorship

Climate Action Panel: Building a Better Future

CNSMN Room 1222
12 - 1 p.m.

Dynamic panel speakers from Baltimore Tree Trust, Baltimore City Health Department, and Natural Resources Defense Council will come together to focus on how we can create a more just and equitable society by taking action on climate change.

Tags: Education

April 12

Project Clean Stream Event

Horsepen Branch Park
1 - 3 p.m.

As a community service effort-- all BSU members are invited to join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay at nearby Horsepen Branch Park (1 mile from campus) to collect trash & other debris from the park which has a waterway that eventually leads into the Chesapeake Bay. Transportation is provided from campus for all.

Tags: Community Service

April 18

Peace Park Spring Planting

Peace Park
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

BSU volunteers will choose unify to plant a variety of native plants and trees on the Peace Park area of campus to help restore the local ecosystem and help beautify the campus. Time split into two shifts. FREE PIZZA for volunteers!

Tags: Campus Restoration, Community Service

April 22

Basking in Nature Walk (in collaboration w/ Apr 19 Wellness Day)

Lot I
1 - 3 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Day & Wellness Day by taking a guided Nature Walk and Forest bathing experience on nearby trails with a trained yogi as we immerse ourselves in the serene beauty of the forest in literally 'our own backyard' as our experienced guide leads us through a mindful exploration known as forest bathing.

Tags: Recreation

April 25

Earth Day Celebration

Peace Park
12:30 - 4 p.m.

A celebration of Earth day with the opportunity to ‘disconnect’ from electronics, go outside and celebrate Earth Day with music with a DJ, FREE food trucks, games, educational activities & more! This will be preceded by a small ceremony with the unveiling & dedication of the newly restored Peace Park area

Tags: Recreation, Entertainment

April 29

PG SEAS (Student Environmental Alliance Summit) at BSU

Student Center Ballroom
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

BSU serves as host to a county-wide summit featuring a day of presentations, interactive rotations around the campus, dynamic speakers and fun, enriching experiences to PGCPS high schools exposing them also to career options, leadership and advocacy activities and contemporary environmental research.
Education/mentorship